Developing Marketable skill

DEVELOPING MARKETABLE SKILL
Yinka olaito
www.yinkaolaito.com

THE REALITY
In today’s economy, the job market is very competitive. A job seeker needs to set him/herself apart from the crowd
-Amy Welther

THE BAD NEWS
Major industries are cutting down jobs

THE BAD NEWS
4.4millions are laid off between Dec. 2007-March 2009- us Fed govt

THE BAD NEWS
Most jobs are taken before being advertised.

THE GOOD NEWS
There are good jobs

THE GOOD NEWS
Managers work hard to retain good job

THE GOOD NEWS
Managers do not remove jobs at random

WHY WOULDN’T ANYONE HIRE ME?
Good grades, No skills

WHY WOULDN’T ANYONE HIRE ME
No deliverables, No value proposition

WHY WOULDN’T ANYONE HIRE ME
Acting like you are entitled to a paycheck

MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Have competitive advantage

MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Have some insanely great credentials.

MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Be an opportunity

MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Createa compelling offer.

MARKETABLE SKILL DEVELOPMENT
… The most important thing to do in college is not to focus on getting good grade…but to get out of the classrooms and start working for people to build solid portfolios.

Having in-demands skill is not what employers really value.

Think in term of what skills your desired industry values, and then start your learning.

STEPS TO DEVELOPMENT OF MARKETABLE SKILL
Internship

Volunteer service

Become a project committee member

Self education: Google reader- I have learned more from my Google readers than any graduate school-Ryan Stephen

Association/Mentorship

Seminars/workshop

BASIC MARKETABLE SKILL
Business ethics/financial

Writing skills

BASIC MARKETABLESKILL
Public speaking/ presentation

Communications

People management/leadership skills

Professional certifications

Basic Microsoft office tools

Online presence.

MARKET YOUR SKILL…
Your networks: Friends
Family
Lecturers
Associations
Clubs

MARKET YOUR SKILL
Narrow your focus

MARKET YOUR SKILL
Reach your target and reach out.

WHAT YOU ACHIEVE
The economy will not dictate the job you take

WHAT YOU ACHIEVE
You are not forced to take any job

WHAT YOU ACHIEVE
You have control over your life.

WHAT YOU ACHIEVE
You stand in a better advantage

WHAT YOU ACHIEVE
You can earn yourself a reserved shoe

You become a most valuable asset
WHAT YOUCAN ACHIEVE

CONCLUSION
You don’t have to be an expert, just be good

CONCLUSION
It is not the strongest of the species that survives, nor the most intelligent, the world become great for most adaptable

CONCLUSION
When you have done all, give, sow a seed for great future.

NEXT STEP
Download my e-book: Personal branding for first class professionals
Prepare for “Developing Marketable skill annual conference in April 2010”

NEXT STEP
Join the planning committee and enjoy benefits

THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME

CONTACT ME:
Website:www.yinkaolaito.com
E-mail:yinka@yinkaolaito.com
Twitter:@pathfindernig
Facebook: YinkaOlaito

Developing Marketable skill

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