Employment Network Applicants

The focus of Step 1 was about you, defining your skills, interests and career path.

Step #2 - Know the Marketplace

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Step 2 will now turn your attention to the Marketplace, to help answer questions about:

“What’s out there?”

“What are Employers looking for?

How has it changed from the last time I looked for work?””

“What jobs are hot? What jobs are not?”

“Who’s hiring, and how do I know if my skills are relevant?”

“What business is new, expanding, moving or downsizing?”

Where do I look?

For this step, your only goal is to research, read, learn, take notes and become familiar with what’s out there and how it may support or impact your job search, prospects and future career.

1.0 What are the current and future economic, business and labor trends in Saskatchewan, Canada and internationally. What are the challenges? Opportunities? How does this impact my job prospects?

A few sources:

Newspapers and Journals: National, Provincial and Community
1	The Globe & Mail
2	The National Post
3	Canadian Business Magazine/on-line
4	Regina Leader Post
5	Saskatoon Star Phoenix
Agencies, Associations, etc.
1	Canadian Federation of Independent Business
2	The Conference Board of Canada
Government
1	Human Resources & Social Development Canada (Federal)
2	Saskatchewan Bureau of Statistics (Provincial)
3	Sask Network (Federal-provincial Government)
4	Business/economic magazines and journals at your local bookstore.

2.0 What are the latest Government objectives, goals and programs offered in line with the economic and demographic trends? How does this support or impact my career goals?

A few sources:

Federal
1	Government of Canada
2	Service Canada
3	Canada Business – Service for Entrepreneurs
Provincial (Saskatchewan)
1	Government of Saskatchewan
2	SaskatchewanGovernment – Saskatchewan Labour
Civic and Municipal
1	City of Regina
2	City of Saskatoon

3.0 Who are some of the main employers in Saskatchewan? Who are the small business employers? What skills are in demand?

A few sources:

Employers, Job Prospects, Salaries
1	Saskatchewan Job Futures
2	Saskatchewan’s Top 100 Employers
Business Associations
1	Regina Chamber of Commerce
2	Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce
3	Saskatoon Chamber of Commerce

4.0 How do I find out who’s hiring…and for what position?

A few tips/sources:

Research, network, read….
1	Research organizations identified in item 3.0 above – view their Career Opportunities web page.
2	Network with business representative at trade shows, career fairs and business events. Ask questions, learn about career paths within their organization.
3	Check out the Career and Classified sections of local Newspapers
4	SaskJobs.ca – a federal-provincial website of job postings
5	Visit/view Employment Agency job postings, usually listed on their website

Review your notes and research……can you determine or gain a

perspective of the labour market, economic and demographic trends, skill

shortages, career paths, salary ranges and current/future opportunities?

Step 3 will assist in matching your skills with employer/marketplace

needs.

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