1. Evolution of Employer Relations
= Great Job matching, development, internship, trials etc….

2. Topics Relationship Communication Building methods styles Gauge
Success
Finding who
to approach
Messaging
Purpose
Connect
Communication
methods

3. Purpose To learn from each other and experiences
Experiences always good ?????
Best practices and WHY they became a best practice
Quantity vs Quality – discussion….. When and why do we need both
Meet client and employer AND Ministry expectations – KEEP the balance
Outcomes Outcomes Outcomes Outcomes Outcomes

4. Finding who to approach
Know your clientele
Does the right kind of opportunities exist in your area
What if it doesn’t
What level / role of person in a company is best to connect to
Where to go…. BIA’s, Meetup’s, Networking events, Chamber of Commerce breakfasts’, BNI’s
Other sources to find opportunities ???
? ? ? ? ?
CEO
President
Manager HR
Sales
Reception
Front line worker

5. Relationship building methods
Local site
Head Offices
“Groups” ie: York Entertainment (all restaurants in the area)
Franchises vs Corporate
Associations – for trades
Labour groups
Lead generation
Referrals =

6. Messaging to manage expectations
Have you had to “repair” a relationship ? - please share
Should you talk or listen first ?
Hear what you say
Set the tone
Set the limits – what does that mean?
Clear & precise
Is it important to back up a conversation with an - thoughts ?

7. Connect …. Then cultivate
In person
On social media FB
Linkedin
Twitter
Blogs on business
Chamber of Commerce
Business associations
Meetup.com events
Others ????
“Have the discussion ! “ – its about timing
Follow up – use calendar – listing for timing clues

8. Communications methods
How do you communicate at the onset of a potential business relationship?
How and when do you follow up?
What method have you found to be most effective?
Is method of communications different with various industries?
If so why ?
If not why ?
Best Practices of communications methods ?????

9. Communications styles
Discuss which ones we use
In which order
Does the order change
Which one is used for what purpose ?

10. How to gauge success Repeat engagement
Continue to engage EVEN IF 1st match does not work out
Provide referrals
Do not take advantage
Philanthropy toward service provider
See you / your service as a valuable community resource
They call for related services we may be able to assist in referral for them…. i.e. IRAP, MEDI etc….

11. Connects people
Connects people
Connects people
Connects people
Connects people

12. Thank you Steven Boucher Karen Lavoie sboucher@ysb.ca Klavoie@ysb.ca
YSB/ :ITO 2.0 Employment Services
Employment & Career Consultant / Employer Services
Cellular:
Steven Boucher
Youth Job Connection (YJC)
Employment & Career Consultant / Employer Services
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