Bahrain Labor

Market

Reform

Labor

Fees

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BAHRAIN LABOR MARKET REFORM

LIFE… IS A JOURNEY…

…and this journey is full of options

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YOUR LIVES’ STATIONS

• Study or Work?

• What Sector/Industry?

• What Major?

• Where do I start?

• What to do ?!

School Student

• Work or study further?

• What to study? Academic or Professional?

• What Sector? Industry? Company?

• Where to start?!

• What to do ?!

University

Student

• Where to work? Sector? Industry? Company?

• How to get ready for a job?

• How do I write my resume? Apply?

• What do they look for in a candidate?

Job Seeker

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STAGES OF CAREER LIFE

Planning Preparation Practice

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STAGES OF CAREER LIFE

Planning Preparation Practice

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PLANNING

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PLANNING

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YEARLY SECONDARY SCHOOL GRADUATES

10,000 graduates per year

50% enter the labour market

We need to add the source

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50% enter

University

Yearly

Dropouts

15% 40%

YEARLY SECONDARY SCHOOL GRADUATES

We need to add the sources

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CHOICE INFLUENCERS

Friends

29%

Family

26% Media

22%

Suitability

19%

Others

4% Source: Department of Education & Training – Australian Government

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WHAT COMES FIRST, MAJOR OR CAREER?

Career Major University

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HOW SHOULD WE SELECT A MAJOR?

Desire Opportunity Ability

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HOW SHOULD WE SELECT A MAJOR?

Desire Opportunity Ability

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FIND YOUR PASSION

Watch your Interests!

Find your Hobbies!

Do Psychometric Testing!

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PSYCHOMETRIC TEST

Two Types: 1. Personality / Interest 2. Aptitude / Ability

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DISC TEST – PERSONALITY

Dominant

• Direct

• Decisive

Influential

• Convincing

• Engaging

Steady

• Diplomatic

• Collaborative

Compliant

• Analytical

• Details

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DISC TEST- RESULTS PRESENTATIONS

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DISC TEST- RESULTS PRESENTATIONS

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DISC TEST- RESULTS PRESENTATIONS

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TIPS FOR TAKING PSYCHOMETRIC TESTS

Do more than one test Make sure you understand the questions Be honest with your answers Get experts advices Use the results along with other aspects

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TRY DIFFERENT THNINGS !

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TRY DIFFERENT THNINGS !

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o IT

o Accounting

o Finance

o Marketing

o Law

Majors wish list:

DESIRE

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HOW SHOULD WE SELECT A MAJOR?

Desire Opportunity Ability

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Find out opportunities …

Ask the right people (i.e. HR – CSB)

Read about current & future status

of the market

OPPORTUNITY

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WHAT ARE THE SECTORS?

1. Agriculture & Food

Processing

2. Education

3. Financial Services

4. Manufacturing

5. Media

6. Oil & Gas /

Petrochemicals

7. Property & Real

state

8. Technology &

Telecom

9. Trade & Wholesale

10. Travel & Hospitality

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o IT

o Accounting

o Finance

o Marketing

o Law

Majors wish list:

OPPORTUNITY

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HOW SHOULD WE SELECT A MAJOR?

Desire Opportunity Ability

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Can you study this subject?

Do you have the needed abilities?

Can you afford it?

What is the income average?

Mental Physical

Cultural Financial Time

ABILITY

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ABILITY / APTITUDE TEST

Advantages: Additional opportunity to demonstrate your skills Fair assessment of your skills Understand more about your abilities

Key Skills: Verbal Numerical Abstract

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MORRISBY TEST - ABILITY

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MORRISBY PROFILE - RESULTS PRESENTATIONS

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MORRISBY PROFILE - RESULTS PRESENTATIONS

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o IT

o Accounting

o Finance

o Marketing

o Law

Majors wish list:

Ability

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HAVE MORE THAN ONE OPTION

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HOW CAN WE SUPPORT YOU?

Discover Life

After School

Career Guidance

Sector Specific Knowledge

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STAGES OF CAREER LIFE

Planning Preparation Practice

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ASK MODEL

Attitude

Skills

Knowledge

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ASK MODEL

Attitude

Skills

Knowledge

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ATTITUDE

“We hire for attitude, and train for skills” ~ anonymous

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Emotional Intelligence

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Emotional Intillegance

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ASK MODEL

Attitude

Skills

Knowledge

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What skills do Employers look for?

Communication Problem Solving Learning Teamwork

Self-management

Planning

Organizing Technology

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ASK MODEL

Attitude

Skills

Knowledge

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WHAT ARE MY EDUCATION OPTIONS?

Pathway Learning Style

College / University Theory – Job Requirements

Polytechnics Mixture of theory and applied education

Vocational Education Applied Education

Professional Qualification Direct Preparation

Labor Market Doers

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HOW CAN WE SUPPORT YOU?

Basi

c

Skill

s

Up-skilling for

market alignment Internship Gain Vocational

Experience

• Covering the cost of study for Bahrainis

• Development in career

• Request new certifications

Tamkeen Professional Certification

Scheme 27

More

than

200

A9eel Work Ethics

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STAGES OF CAREER LIFE

Planning Preparation Practice

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THINGS TO DO ..

Promote

Demonstrate

Apply

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Promote

Demonstrate

Apply

THINGS TO DO ..

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CRAFT YOUR RESUME / CV

A brief account of a persons education, qualifications and experiences usually (but not limited to) used for employment.

What is a CV?

THE CV PROCESS

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CRAFT YOUR RESUME / CV

Objective / Profile

Personal Info

Education Level

Experience

Skills

Achievements

Hobbies & Interests

References

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CV DO’S & DON’Ts

Do’s

Don’t

• Copy ready-made templates or other CVs • Spelling Misscakes • False Information • Using 1 CV for absolutely all jobs • Writing everything about our lives

• Show CV to friends & family for feedback • Use suitable jargon for the job you are

applying for • Make the CV represent you • Customize CV to the job/company you are

applying to • Be clear & concise • Do your homework

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Promote

Demonstrate

Apply

THINGS TO DO ..

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DEMONSTRATE

Volunteer Network Internship

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Promote

Demonstrate

Apply

THINGS TO DO ..

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APPLY

Research Social Media Interview

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Takes on the risk of starting

their own enterprise or

investing in other start-ups.

Business.govt.nz

WHO IS AN ENTREPRENEUR?

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Takes on the risk of starting

their own enterprise or

investing in other start-ups.

Business.govt.nz

WHO IS AN ENTREPRENEUR?

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WHY BECOME AN ENTREPRENEUR?

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HOW CAN WE SUPPORT YOU?

Practice

• Start up Support

• ESP

• Finance

• Apprenticeship

Customer Service Centers

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Your Free Career Test:

http://www.yourfreecareertest.com

Minnesota’s Job Resources (iSeek):

http://www.iseek.org

California’s Career Zone:

https://www.cacareerzone.org/assessments

What Career is right for me?:

http://www.whatcareerisrightforme.com/career-

aptitude-test.php

Rasmussen College:

http://www.rasmussen.edu/resources/aptitude-test/

Heading for Success:

http://www.toutpourreussir.com/eng/orientest/index

PSYCHOMETRIC AND APTITUDE TESTS