This talk was originally given to your graduates at GraduFair, Brussels. The goals of the presentation is to shift the focus from being able to land a job to how to act and behave on the job.
5. CONTEXT
the law of two feet
any time you’re in a meeting where you’re not contributing nor adding
value, you are encouraged to use your two feet and find a place
where you can
9. TODAY
job
a paid position of regular employment
ethics
the branch of knowledge that deals with the moral correctness of the
manner in which a person behaves, especially in a particular place or
situation
10. TODAY
job
a paid position of regular employment
ethics
the branch of knowledge that deals with the moral correctness of the
manner in which a person behaves, especially in a particular place or
situation
BORING
11. TODAY
job ethics for young graduates
how to become a successful young professional
18. 1. GET ORGANISED - MANUAL
collect & sort your tasks, deadlines
to-do-apps, pen & paper, bullet journaling,… (it needs to fit your needs)
prioritize & keep focus
add weight to your tasks. (what brings most value, what is most urgent)
chase the elephant, not the rabbits
19. 1. GET ORGANISED - MANUAL
tim ferris on productivity
vincevangrootel.me/productivity-by-tim-ferris
21. 2. BE THE ENTREPRENEUR - MANUAL
don’t wait, do
dare to achieve, it won’t fall in your lap, get it, keep moving forward
be straight forward
set your goals, be clear and to the point
23. 3. BE HUMAN - MANUAL
what are your values
define what is important to you and stay true to that. Be Authentic.
treat others like you want to be treated
show empathy, treat with respect, be honest, be polite,…
build relationships
show genuine intrest in people, influence instead of using authority
24. 3. BE HUMAN - MANUAL
People should feel good after they
work with you. They should feel
respected.
- Andrew Bosworth, Facebook