Tips and Advice for your application

There are several ways to connect with our recruiting department and submit your application:

1.       Job fairs: these events regularly occur through organizations that are local to our facilities or through schools and universities we partner with. Our recruiters are available to provide you with information, answer questions and accept resumes/application forms.

2.       Hiring events: like a job fair, the events are promoted locally but they are hosted by Michelin and staffed by our recruiters, hiring managers and current employees. During the event you will have the opportunity to complete an application, talk to a recruiter and complete initial testing. If you are successful, you may be asked to interview on the same day, or invited to schedule an interview in the near future.

3.       Online @ Careers.michelin.ca: the most popular and convenient method to view our current openings and submit an application is through our online portal: careers.michelin.ca. Here, you will find our available openings, information on our Company and its values, descriptions of our career paths and much more!

Our positions are not available for work permit sponsorship; the legal right to work in Canada is a requirement for application. At the present time we are unable to make exceptions.

Depending on the position, you may be asked to submit a resume during the application process. If you are unsure of how to get started, there are many free templates available online. Please consider the following when drafting your resume:

1. Contact details (required):

·       Please list your name (and preferred pronouns, if desired) as you would like to be addressed by our recruiters;

·       a phone number where you can be reached during business hours;

·       a email address for an account you regularly monitor (initial correspondence will occur via email); and,

·       city of residence or time zone (for scheduling purposes).

2. Objective statement (optional): An objective statement is an opportunity to clarify your professional interests and any other important details you would like a recruiter to know. Typically, this section is 2-3 sentences.

3. Education (required): List your highest level of education as well as any additional programs of study you feel are relevant. Be sure to include:

·       program of study and discipline (ex; High School Diploma, Bachelor of Science in Chemistry);

·       name of the educational institution; and,

·       year the program was completed.

4. Work experience (required): List all of your relevant positions, preferably in reverse chronological order, and include the following:

·       position title and employer name;

·       a brief description of the role; and,

·       start and end date/year.

 If you are at the beginning of your professional journey and do not have formal work experience to list, consider listing volunteer roles and positions of leadership through involvement in school/community groups, sports, etc.

5. Volunteer experience (optional): Volunteer experience offers many transferrable professional skills and can offer an opportunity to highlight your personal interests and values. List your volunteer experience in the same format as your work experience.

6. Skills (optional): A bulleted list is a great way to summarize your technical and personal skills in a format that is easy for a recruiter to review. Consider listing skills you possess that are requested in the job description of the role you are interested in.

7. Hobbies and interests (optional): Similar to work and volunteer experience, personal hobbies and interests can be an opportunity to develop transferrable technical and personal skills; please feel welcome to share this information if you like.

8. References (optional): Names and contact information of professional references will be requested during a later stage of the recruitment process; it is not necessary to include them on your resume. Individuals listed in this section will not be contacted by Michelin or our 3rd party researcher without your written consent.

Formatting a resume can be difficult when no two websites or hiring professionals give the same advice. There are a few guidelines though, that are always good to remember, as well as a few things to avoid, when drafting your resume. We have compiled some suggestions below to help you through the process:

Do:

·       select a simple format and font and use them throughout;

·       list your name as you would like to be addressed by the recruiter;

·       provide an active email address for an account you check frequently;

·       list your education and work experience in reverse-chronological order;

·       pay attention to spelling and grammar;

·       include the most relevant details and use clear wording;

·       read the job description and provide all the requested information; and,

·       save your resume using your name as the file name (ex: HarryPotterResume.pdf)

Don’t:

·       select a font that is difficult to read or a complicated format that could be distorted when uploaded/downloaded;

·       list personal details such as date of birth, Social Insurance Number, etc.;

·       use excessive embellishments such as clip art or pictures;

·       forget to provide details such as dates of employment or year of graduation; or,

·       save your resume with a generic file name (ex: MyResumeFinal.pdf).

Once you have selected the position you are interested in and prepared your resume, you are ready to click Apply!

Start your application:

When you click the Apply button, you will be prompted auto-fill your application using your resume, apply manually, or use your last application (you will need the username and password you provided with your previous application).

Step 1: My information
Complete and verify your personal details: name, address, contact information and click Next.

Step 2: My Experience
Complete and verify your work experience, education, languages spoken, skills and upload your resume if you have not already done so. Click Next.

Steps 3 & 4: Application Questions
Complete the required questions and click Next.

If you are applying for a Production Operator position, you will be asked to provide you the UserID you used to complete the Essential Skills Assessment.

Step 5: Privacy Notice
Please carefully review the privacy notice and indicate your consent to proceed.

Step 6: Review & Submit!
Review the information you have provided and use the Back button if you would like to make changes. When you are satisfied with your application, click Submit!

After clicking submit you will be presented with a confirmation screen asking you to create your candidate account. Follow the instructions provided.

Shortly after you submit your application, you should receive a confirmation email indicating that your application has been received and offering instructions on how to track your application status. The recruiter assigned to the opening will review your application and follow-up if you are selected to proceed.  

Michelin uses behavioural interviewing as part of our recruitment process. The premise of a behavioural interview is that past performance and experiences are the best indicator of future behaviour. Asking questions in the behavioural style also gives our recruiters a better opportunity to learn about your previous challenges and successes and things you have learned along your professional journey.

Situational vs Behavioural interview questions: What is the difference?

Situational interview questions might sound like “what would you do if________?” and would ask you to speculate about what you might do in a given situation.

Behavioural interviews typically sound like “tell me about a time when____________?” and ask you to describe a situation you experienced in the past and give details about how you dealt with it and what you learned.

Before your behavioural interview we would encourage you to prepare examples of your professional experiences in the areas of communication, initiative, adaptability, teamwork, problem solving and conflict resolution, and provide a good level of detail.

Michelin recruiters are well trained in behavioural interviewing and will do their best to make you comfortable during the experience. Typically, we schedule one hour for the appointment to ensure there is enough time to work through our questions and to allow you to ask any questions you may have as well. We want you to have the opportunity to share the details that best highlight your skills and abilities.

              Notes: Our recruiters will be taking notes while you talk, there is no need to speed up or slow down as you speak. Additionally, how much or how little they write is no reflection on the success of the interview.

              Take your time: Your appointment time is entirely yours; if at any time you would like to pause, jog your memory, take notes, or ask for clarification – you are welcome to. We are also happy to sit in silence as you collect your thoughts.

              Be specific: In responding to the questions, please provide as much detail as possible. For example, what was the situation, who was involved, what steps did you take, what challenges did you face, what was the outcome and was there any feedback or follow-up afterwards?

              Ask questions: We invite you to ask questions both for clarification and for your own personal understanding. We want to make sure that you have every opportunity to learn about our company and determine if a career with Michelin is the right fit for you.

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If you are asked to participate in a virtual interview, you will need access to a device that supports Microsoft Teams. Your recruiter will discuss a mutually convenient time and send you a link to join the meeting. Please join the meeting at the start time and wait until you are admitted into the virtual interview.

We prefer for the sessions to be conducted with video but if this is not possible, a call-in option may be provided.

We understand that technical issues happen and will do our best to manage them as they arise.

As you set out on your career journey, you probably ask yourself how you can become more competitive and valuable, how you can set yourself apart. 

First, let`s understand what skills mean and why they are so important:

Skills or competencies are the proven abilities that you develop through learning and experience. It is important to have a range of skills, as each of them will help you in different activities. As your career advances, you can measure your progress by looking at the skills you acquire and their complexity.

How to acquire new skills? Let’s take a 5-step journey:

STEP 1. PREPARE FOR THE JOURNEY: KNOW YOURSELF!

Assess your capabilities, ask yourself how you can become better. What are your Strengths, Weaknesses? What are the Opportunities and the Threats on the market? That’s right, do a SWOT analysis for yourself!

You can: use online tools*, ask for feedback from your colleagues, teachers or career advisor. (*examples here and here)

Michelin does: assessments during recruiting (language, cognitive competencies, Excel etc.). Once hired, you have a development plan, with access to resources and training, and the opportunity to put into practice what you learned.

STEP 2: BECOME A KNOWLEDGE MASTER!

Define your goal! Choose a professional field and discover how you can build a career.

You can: set clear professional goals, with specific deadlines. In a world full of choices and options, we sometimes fail to turn plans into reality. A clear deadline will drive you to take action.
E.g.: By the end of the year I want to learn how to create social media campaigns for CSR projects.

Michelin does: We organize frequent feedback sessions with your managers and you can also assess your own competencies periodically. Based on the results, the training that you need and the projects that will help you grow are chosen. We encourage our employees to be the ones who manifest interest to learn and advance their careers.

STEP 3: BECOME DIGITALLY SAVVY!

Train your mind to learn and to adapt quickly to new tools and systems, as companies are becoming more and more digital.

You can: do a research about what tools and programs are used in your field of interest and try to learn how they work.

Michelin does: We use all sorts of solutions to simplify our way of working. We love automation and we ask our colleagues to put forward progress ideas. This makes our work more engaging; it takes the strain of repetitive tasks away from the people and lets them focus on the activities that bring added value.

STEP 4: BECOME A SOCIAL ENGAGER

People skills and personal skills such as adaptability, teamwork and collaboration are very important, because we work with people all around the world.

You can: as a student, take part in local or international projects organized by universities or NGOs; internships and volunteering are also good options. All these experiences will help develop your social intelligence.

Michelin does: We have a very diverse, multicultural and inclusive environment. There are 18 different nationalities in our office in Bucharest and we work in 24 foreign languages, across regions. You will interact with different cultures and the experience will enrich you as a person.

STEP 5: BUILD YOURSELF A SUPPORT NETWORK

It will help you track your progress and give you feedback. They can also give you referrals and support through tougher times, when your motivation can dwindle.

You can: choose a mentor or a coach, share your goals with a learning buddy, become a member of formal or informal networks, groups or associations of like-minded people.

Michelin does: we create and foster an environment where you get the support you need, when you need it. From step one inside the company, you get an onboarding buddy and a technical trainer for the job. With various projects, you will be a part of cross-functional teams, thus meeting more colleagues. Work aside, you can take part in our engagement events or volunteer for CSR activities that will bring you closer to people who share your passions.

And last but not least, put everything into practice!

Theory is nice and so is advice. But for it to work, you need to step out of your comfort zone and take action. Prepare yourself, make a plan, seize the opportunities that come your way and don’t forget to enjoy the ride!