JIMI TEWE Career Success Catalyst Lagos Nigeria DEMOGRAPHIC REALITIES Over 7 Billion People on earth Youth constitute about 18 percent of the worlds population The reality of a Global Village is making Youth employment more of a challenge as it has increased the competition for avai ID: 810477
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YES ALUMNI WEBINARA CAREER DEVELOPMENT SESSION
JIMI TEWECareer Success CatalystLagos, Nigeria
Slide2DEMOGRAPHIC REALITIES
Over 7 Billion People on earthYouth constitute about 18 percent of the world’s population*The reality of a ‘Global Village’ is making Youth employment more of a challenge as it has increased the competition for available opportunities among youthWith many graduates from tertiary institutions across the world, recruiters are faced with many prospective candidates with little that differentiates them from others The key to being employed therefore strongly lies in
your competitive advantage (your differentiator)
* http://www.advocatesforyouth.org/publications/publications-a-z/455-youth-and-the-state-of-the-world
Slide3COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGEYour Competitive Advantage:Distinguishes you from every other applicant for a job role
Is the reason why the recruiter will want to meet with youIs what positions you as a problem solver and not a job seeker
Slide4COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGECognitive AbilitiesAcquired Skills (Technical & Soft)
Knowledge BasePersonality TypeRelevant Work ExperienceEducation (Relevance & Class of Degree)
Slide5CRAFTING YOUR CVA CV is a well packaged document that showcases
and sells your competitive advantageThe key things to keep in mind:Do not TELL with your CV, SELLEnsure that you do not leave out any important thing that can give you an advantage
Use ‘business language’ in writing your CV
Slide6CV TIPSEach CV sent out in response to a vacancy must be written to appeal to the specific role being resourced
The order in your CV should be based on your strongest advantage for getting the jobDo not discount unstructured work experience. Package it!Make sure you obey the 7 C’s of Communication (Clear, Concise, Concrete, Correct, Coherent, Complete, Courteous)
Slide7BASIC CV SECTIONSCareer Objective
Work ExperienceEducationSkillsLeadership ExperienceHobbiesPersonal DetailsReferences
Slide8INTERVIEW SUCCESS TIPSPreparation is Key for Success
Information about the organizationInformation about the Job RoleKey Competencies for the role (http://www.onetonline.org/)Arrive on time & well dressedBe ready with answers for basic questions such as:Tell me about yourself?Why should we hire you and not others being interviewed?
What value would you like to add to our organization?
Slide9INTERVIEW SUCCESS TIPSPrepare appropriately for Tests (Cognitive Abilities)
Prepare for Assessment Centers:Group WorkCase StudiesPresentation SkillsSocial SkillsWhen you do not know the answer to a question, acknowledge it and ask if you can make an attemptNervousness can be overcome easily
Slide10PARTING THOUGHTSYou MUST become convinced that there is an organization out there that needs you
Self Confidence is key for SuccessSelf Confidence is a product of Self Awareness which is based on Self DiscoveryIn addition to the Knowledge & Skills you bring to the table, you MUST possess the right AttitudeIn spite of the huge world population, there is no one like you. It means YOU matter to this World. You are a Solution to your Generation!
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C004B6884 (BBM Channel)Jimi Tewewww.jimitewe.wordpress.com
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