4.51 Creative Observation
Observe your community in new ways
Keep your eyes open as you travel around your community.
You'll gain good insight into what economic activity is going on, what
is changing in the economy, and where there might be work opportunities.
Here’s some advice from the Job
Search Canada website.
Take a drive around your city. What is happening
out there? How much new construction can you find? New construction
means more people who need more services and a strain on the local
economy.
This is labour market information. Does it mean an
opportunity for you? What else is happening in your town? Is the economy
good where you are? How is the general pay structure for non-union
employees? Are business owners willing to talk to you to provide the
information you are looking for, or are they in a snarly mood? These are
all indications of trends which indicate the types of jobs required now
and in the future.
Ask questions
If you're looking for work, be sure to read your
daily newspaper and pay attention to the local media (radio and
television). This is a good way to keep up with economic trends in your
community.
If you hear or read about new business start-ups,
closures or government initiatives in your local newspaper, ask yourself
some questions:
- What opportunities does the announcement mean for
the economy?
- What local goods and/or services will be needed as
a result of the announcement?
- Will jobs be generated as a direct result of the
announcement?
- What secondary work will be generated (e.g.
suppliers of goods and services to the development)?
- What will the announcement mean for local
competitors? Will there be work opportunities with the competition?
- Are there any opportunities for self-employment?
- Who can you contact to get more information about
the announcement?
Open your eyes and ears. There are work opportunities
all around you.
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