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Acknowledgements
Introduction
Lands Acknowledgement
1.1 The People Industry!
1.2 Historical Timeline
1.3 The History of Recreation and Leisure Becoming an Industry
1.4 Defining the Recreation and Leisure Industry
1.5 The 4 Areas of the Recreation and Leisure Industry
1.6 Enhancing Wellbeing
1.7 Knowledge Check
1.8 Chapter Sources
2.1 Say Yes!
2.2 Trends
2.3 Demographics
2.4 Emerging Trends
2.5 Entreprenuership - Be Your Own Boss
2.6 Knowledge Check
2.7 Chapter Sources
3.1 So Many Avenues!
3.2 Job Market
3.3 Projecting Job Growth in Canada
3.4 Job Titles
3.5 Knowledge Check
3.6 Chapter Sources
4.1 Transferable Skills!
4.2 Seven Job Skills
4.3 Global Citizenship
4.4 Self-Directed Learning
4.5 Social Intelligence
4.6 Resilience
4.7 Novel and Adaptive Thinking
4.8 Implementation Skills
4.9 Complex Problem Solving
4.10 Making a Difference
4.11 Knowledge Check
4.12 Chapter Sources
5.1 You Never Know!
5.2 Stages of Career Development
5.3 Career Planningā
5.4 Career Services at Fanshawe College
5.5 Post-Secondary Educational Paths
5.6 Certifications
5.7 Knowledge Check
5.8 Chapter Sources
6.1 Be Passionate!
6.2 Hidden job market
6.3 Online Job Search Strategy
6.4 Online Job Search Safety
6.5 What to do if you suspect an Employment Scam?
6.6 Networking
6.7 Tap into your personal and professional networks
6.8 Conduct informational interviews
6.9 Use social networking websites
6.10 Gain Experience
6.11 LinkedIn
6.12 Using LinkedIn for Your Job Search
6.13 Professional Digital Footprint
6.14 Networking Tips
6.15 Managing Your Job Search
6.16 Knowledge Check
6.17 Chapter Sources
7.1 Good Communication is Key!
7.2 Master your interview skills
7.3 Common Types of Interviews
7.4 Before the Interview
7.5 Practice your interview skills
7.6 During the Interview
7.7 Professional Image and Attire
7.8 Types of Questions
7.9 Sample Questions and Answers
7.10 Unlawful Questions
7.11 After the Interview
7.12 Thank You Letter Sample
7.13 Mock Interview Checklist
7.14 Knowledge Check
7.15 Chapter Sources
Appendix: Organizations that Host Placement Students
Appendix: Expanded Examples of the 4 Areas
Appendix: Video List
Versioning History
Chapter 1: Recreation and Leisure Becomes an Industry
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Working in Play: Planning for a Career in the Recreation and Leisure Industry in Canada Copyright © 2022 by Linda Whitehead, BA, M Ed, MBA is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License, except where otherwise noted.