Career Conversations: Ontario Public Service

Career Conversations: Strategies for Getting Hired in the Ontario Public Service
In this panel, professionals in the Ontario Public Service shared their career stories and offered advice for aspiring students. They provided perspectives on hiring practices, employer expectations and how to leverage higher education while exploring available career opportunities.
Participating Panelists:
Peter Goltsis: Assistant Director, Communications,
Ministry of Government and Consumer Services
Sharon Gula: Recruitment Consultant,
Ontario Public Service
Angela Ma: Recruitment Consultant,
Ministry of Government and Consumer Services, Ontario Public Service
Lisa Morgan: Project Lead, Retirement Homes Initiatives,
Ontario Seniors' Secretariat
Patrick O'Gorman: Senior Manager, Communications,
Ministry of Northern Development and Mines
Ryan Sandberg: Regional Recruiter,
Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services
Q&A
00:15 - Introductions
06:16 - What type of employment opportunities are available in your department for students and new grads?
20:20 - What are some insights about the hidden job market in relation to the Ontario Public Service?
24:39 What are some of the successful ways that individuals have reached out nad built connections with you that is recommended to our students?
40:04 - What are some common problems that is seen in student job searches in their application that leads to an eliminiation in the acceptance process?
This event took place on January 31, 2017 @ 152 Founders College, York University.
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