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So what’s so special about YOU ? David Twiddle. YOUR JOB MARKET. Recent Graduates…. 50% are working in graduate roles 40% are working in non-graduate roles. 10% are unemployed Almost 1 million 16 -24 years unemployed. Why has this happened?. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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So what’s so specialabout YOU?
David Twiddle
YOUR JOB MARKET
RECENT GRADUATES…
50% are working in graduate roles
40% are working in non-graduate roles.
10% are unemployed
Almost 1 million 16 -24 years unemployed
WHY HAS THIS HAPPENED?
Dramatic increase in people leaving university
Recession has reduced graduate hiring
Average of 50 applicants for every graduate job
WHAT DOES THIS MEAN FOR YOU?
Entry requirements for jobs are now much tougher
but fortunately(!)….
“A” grades at A Level and a 2:1 or 1st Class degree are rapidly becoming the norm…not the exception.
AND FOR THE EMPLOYER?
They find it impossible to differentiate between one candidate and another on academics alone.
HOW DOES IT WORK?
1 job 50 applicants 5 disappear (leaving 45) 15 have ignored the requirements (leaving 30) 30 applications considered 10 interviewed (20 relevant CVs rejected) 2 job offers (one rejects the offer) 1 successful candidate
WHICH MEANS…
Your grades earn you the right to apply, but that’s it.
They do not earn you the right to an interview or a job!
So what does? Any ideas…..?
ACHIEVEMENTS & EXPERIENCES?
…maybe…or maybe not!
Take a look at this…
LOOK FAMILIAR?
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TAKE 3 THINGS AWAY FROM TODAY!
1. It is not your achievements or experiences in themselves that make you special.
2. But what you learn from them and how you deal with various situations makes you unique.
3. Being able to communicate this effectively is what really makes you special!
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IN A FEW MINUTES TIME YOU WILL KNOW…
How to translate your achievements and experiences into compelling stories that will convince any employer that you
are a STAR candidate!
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So let’s get started!
THE GOOD NEWS…
Your first proper job is the easiest one to get!
If you know how to…
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…fish!
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Research
GET YOUR WADERS ON!
1. Positive Attitude2. Self-Management3. Team Working4. Commercial Awareness5. Problem Solving6. Communication7. Numeracy8. IT Skills
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Your achievements
WHAT’S IN YOUR BAG?
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THINK LIKE A STAR!
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Take Starmix out…
…Put Achievement
In!
ACTIVITY + ACHIEVEMENTA
ctiv
ity • Studies
• Sport• Expeditions• Music• Drama• Outdoor Pursuits• Hobbies• Family & Friends A
chie
vem
e nt• Success achieved
• Challenges overcome• Problems solved• Leadership demonstrated• Influenced others• Awkward / difficult
situations• Commitment shown• Team effort
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NOW WE CAN TELL YOUR STORY AND MAKE YOUR STAR SHINE!
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Telling storiesusing S.T.A.R.
TELL A STORY…
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INTERVIEW QUESTION
“Give me an example of when you have faced a challenge”
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SITUATION & TASK
“We had lost a rugby match 15-0 to our biggest competitor in a tournament. It was my fault – I was the main jumper in the line out and we lost virtually every one. We were due to play
the same school again two weeks later ……
……I knew, if we where going to win, we had to perfect our line – out.”
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ACTION
“Even though I wasn’t the captain, I spoke with the other forwards and persuaded them to meet at 7 a.m. every
morning for two weeks leading up to the rematch. We worked hard as a team, perfecting our line-out and ensuring that my
performance improved.”
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RESULT
“We won the match 27 – 0 and we did not lose a single line-out. In fact we won 50% of their line-outs and were
commended by their coach for our outstanding line-out play!”
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YOU’VE JUST SHOWN THEM…
Positive AttitudeSelf-Management
Communication & LeadershipTeam Work
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Your CV
YOUR CV IS THE FLY!
Your achievementsare the hook.
Tempt the employer..
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MAKE YOUR CV SHOUT!
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EXAMPLE
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Member of 1st XV (bad)
Initiated a two-week performance improvement programme for the 1st XV which resulted in a dramatic increase in the amount of line-
outs won in future matches and subsequent victories. (good)
IS IT RELEVANT?
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Whenever you decide to include a certain achievement in your CV, ask yourself:
1. Is this achievement relevant to the job I am applying for?2. What does this achievement say about me? Is it something
positive?3. Have I got any other achievement which is more deserving of
being mentioned instead of this?
PLACING THE FLY!
Personal details
Career objective/summary
AchievementsEducation
Employment
Hobbies and interests
References
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Achievements
The interview
REEL‘EM IN!
Tell the interviewer what youwant them to ask you throughyour CV!
Blind them with your STAR…
…and net a job offer!
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And finally…
HOW TO BE SPECIAL!
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WADERSResearch employers and discover the skills they are looking for
BAGPull together all your achievements and experiences and match them to what employers want
FLYUse your CV as your fly and your achievements to hook them, make it relevant
ROD & REELWow the interviewer with your STAR stories
NETLand the job but make sure your net doesn’t have a hole!
THERE’S A HOLE IN YOUR NET!
Watch out …employers are looking at you !
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WHY DID I SHARE THAT?!
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TAKE 3 THINGS AWAY FROM TODAY!
1. It is not your achievements or experiences in themselves that make you special.
2. But what you learn from them and how you deal with various situations make you unique.
3. Being able to communicate this effectively (STAR) is what really makes you special!
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THANK YOU……AND GOOD LUCK!
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