Glossary
Language
- Canadian Language Benchmark
- A classification system that describes your English language levels in reading, writing, listening and speaking.
- Volunteering
- Unpaid work with a non-profit or charity organization.
- Language assessment centre
- A centre where you take a language level test before beginning government-funded English classes.
- Occupation Specific Language Training (OSLT)
- A language program delivered by Ontario Colleges that helps students develop better communication skills for the Canadian workplace.
- Enhanced Language Training (ELT)
- A language training program that provides job-specific, advanced-level English training to adult newcomers.
- Sector-specific language
- Vocabulary, terms and expressions that are used in a specific industry.
- Bridge training programs
- Programs to help internationally trained professionals and tradespeople work in their field in Ontario.
Labour Market Information
- Hidden Job Market
- Jobs that are not advertised.
- Labour Market Information
- Information about the supply and demand of labour. This helps you to make informed decisions during your job search.
- Regulated Professions and Trades
- Jobs where you need a license to work. Licensing for these jobs is decided by a regulatory body.
- Occupation
- A job, trade or profession.
- Licensed
- A job that requires approval from a regulatory body.
- Unregulated profession
- A job that does not require licensing from a regulatory body.
- Credential Evaluation
- When credentials such as degrees, diplomas or other qualifications from your home country are assessed against Canadian standards.
Networking
- Networking
- Building relationships with people who can support you during your job search and career.
- Network
- People who will support you during your job search and career.
- A social media platform specifically designed for professional and career purposes.
- LinkedIn Profile
- An online summary of your skills, education and experience.
- Informational interviews
- A meeting with someone who can give you information and advice on your career.
- Job search
- The process of looking for employment.
- Mentoring program
- Programs where you are matched with a professional who can help you learn about your field and the Canadian labour market.
- Employment agencies
- Community organizations that help you with your job search.
- Volunteering
- Unpaid work with a non-profit or charity organization.
Resume
- Employment agency
- Community organizations that help you with your job search.
- Career counsellors
- Professionals who can help you with your job search and career decisions. Employment specialists, employment counsellors, program coordinators and job developers can also help you.
- Resume
- A document that summarizes your education, skills and experience for potential employers.
- Feedback
- Opinions and comments.
- Proofread
- Checking your work to make sure there aren’t any mistakes.
- Cover letter
- A letter explaining why you would be a good fit for a job opportunity.
References
- References
- People who can talk about your work experience, work habits, character and skills.
- Portfolio
- Examples of past projects and accomplishments.
Interview
- Employment Resource Centre
- Centres with free services to help you with your job search.
- Settlement Agency
- An organization that provides services to help you adjust to your new life in Canada.
- Feedback
- Opinions and comments.
- Brainstorm
- Thinking of different ideas.
- Mock interview
- A practice interview with a career counsellor or friend.
Workplace Rights
- Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA)
- Laws that outline your health and safety rights and responsibilities at work.
- Employment Standards Act (ESA)
- Laws that protect your rights at work.