International recruitment in the automotive sector : the AIA Canada’s actions

Although it is a debated subject in our society, the immigration of qualified workers represents one of the major solutions to the labour shortage in the automobile industry. Here, it is the topic of conversation we had with Alana Baker, Vice President, Government Relations and Research at the Automotive Industries Association of Canada (AIA Canada).

What is AIA Canada’s point of view on international recruitment in the aftermarket automotive industry ?

Alana Baker : Canada’s labour shortage, including within the auto care industry, will not only require new and innovative domestic strategies, but also reinforcement from immigration and workers from outside the country. As such, AIA Canada is an active member of the Business Liaison Group, led by the Government of Canada’s Commissioner for Employers, as well as other stakeholder coalition groups advocating for strengthened policies to engage all eligible workers to participate in our industry’s workforce. Diversity in the workplace is an untapped potential that can play a vital role in the industry’s success. To address labour shortages, industry stakeholders support attracting foreign trained workers with automotive backgrounds or training those without.

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Winter blues: Climb out of your hole!

epuisement_auto-jobs.caYou grab your briefcase, open the front door; it’s cold, dark, freezing and bleak, just like you. Could you be suffering from a bout of seasonal depression?

Seasonal depression affects a fair number of individuals at this time of year, especially 18-45 year-old women. Excessive appetite and overall tiredness, noticeable drop in energy and increased irritability are just a few of the warning signs of this ailment that thrives during the dreary winter season. Continue reading “Winter blues: Climb out of your hole!”

A good resume attracts good Automotive Industry employers!

Here is what should be in your Resume and in what order we should find it: 

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Contact Information:


The first section of your resume should include information on how the employer can contact you.

First Last Name

Street Address,

City, Province, Postal Code

Phone (Cell/Home) Email Address

 

Objective (very useful for the person reading your Resume) 
what do you want to do? When you include this section it should be a sentence or two about your employment goals. A customized objective that describes why you are the perfect candidate for the job can help your resume stand out from the competition.

 

Career Highlights / Qualifications / Profile (optional)

A customized section of your resume that lists your key achievements in the automotive industry, skills, traits, and experience relevant to the position for which you are applying can serve dual purposes. It highlights your relevant experience and lets the prospective employer know that you have taken the time to create a resume that shows how you are qualified for the job.

Skills
Include skills related to the position / career field that you are applying for; i.e. computer skills, language skills.

Professional Experience
This section of your resume includes your work history. List the companies you worked for, dates of employment, the positions you held and a bulleted list of responsibilities and achievements.

Company #1 (always start with the most recent)
City, Province, Job Title
Dates Worked, Responsibilities / Achievements

Company #2
City, Province, Job Title
Dates Worked, Responsibilities / Achievements

Education

Name of College or University
City, Province
Program and obtained Degrees
(No need to put dates here. What matters is what you studied and where)

You can add that your References are available upon request, but now, this is known and obvious.

Common Automotive Industry Job Seeker’s Mistake

ErreurIf you don’t have an accomplishment-focused resume, work on it again! In the Automotive Industry, it is important that your resume mentions more than just a laundry list of job tasks. Such documents do little to differentiate you from the competition. Instead of writing about things you did, write about the accomplishment within the task. How did you make a difference in the role? Rather than writing the tasks you accomplish in a garage, insist on the efficiency with which you excel in the performance of your duties, on the fact that you’re doing it right the first time, therefore have no come backs, etc.