OPS Application Prep Guide (Aspiring Mgrs)

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Application Preparation Guide for
Aspiring Managers
The importance of reflection 
Purpose of 
an application
Tips and techniques for preparing an 
impactful application
This tutorial will outline:
Reflection
Before crafting your application, ask yourself...
It takes time and effort to craft a well-written application
Alignment with my strengths, skills and technical knowledge?
Transferrable knowledge, skills and experience?
Alignment with my values, interests and career goals?
Alignment with my desired work culture?
Which of my accomplishments...
Best align with the qualifications outlined in the job advertisement
Best demonstrate my leadership skills, experience and impacts
Ontario Public Service 
Leadership Model
The OPS Leadership Model defines the expected leadership behaviours, attributes and mindset for leaders across the organization.

The model outlines 3 mindsets:
- Responsible
- Innovative
- Collaborative
The OPS Leadership Model:
Responsible:
Being Authentic

Being Accountable

Being Courageous
Innovative:
Leading with a Common Purpose

Embracing Positive Disruption

Having a Future Mindset
Collaborative:
Helping each other grow everyday

Being Inclusive

Driving People Centered Outcomes
For complete details on the OPS Leadership Model, please visit:

https://intra.ontario.ca/tbs/ops-leadership-model

Purpose of an Application
Showcase your leadership brand
Showcase how your knowledge, skills and experience align with the qualfications
Demonstrate that you are ready to lead a team
Differentiate yourself from other candidates
A well-written application will:
Preparing an Impactful Application
Essential Sections of an Application
Craft a cover letter and a resume that includes...
Contact information
Introduction
Work & Volunteer experience
Education and Training
Showcase your written communication skills
Your application needs to be easy to read with concise statements.  Use these tips:
Customize the Content
Be concise
Functional vs Chronological vs Hybrid
Use accomplishment statements
Developing 
Accomplishment Statements
For each accomplishment, use the STAR method to craft your statement or bullet:
S
ituation
T
ask
A
ctions
R
esults
TAKEAWAYS
the importance of reflection prior to crafting your application
the expected leadership behaviours, attributes and mindsets defined in the OPS Leadership Model
the components of a well-crafted application
how to develop accomplishment statements to showcase your unique accomplishments
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OPS Application Prep Guide (Aspiring Mgrs)

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