Skillda Careers - Kick-start your career!
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Develop your career TODAY and catapult yourself onto the path to SUCCESS! These slides were presented at 9th December 2014 at Mont Clare Hotel, Dublin. Guest speakers at the event - Dell Ireland - Garreth Cullen & Helen Daly Social Media Coach - Greg Fry Career & Executive Coach - Liz Barron Business Coach - Siobhan Fitzpatrick Central Bank - Eimear Sugrue
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- 2. Speakers • Dell Ireland – Gareth Cullen & Helen Daly • Social Media Coach – Greg Fry • Career & Executive Coach – Liz Barron • Business Coach – Siobhan Fitzpatrick • Central Bank – Eimear Sugrue
- 3. Dell @ Skillda Careers Event Tuesday 9th December 2014 Gareth Cullen Helen Daly
- 4. Contents • Dell – The Company • How we recruit • What we look for/Dell Competencies • Hiring the best • Tips for Job Searching
- 5. Dell Ireland • 100,000 team members worldwide • 3,000 team members in Ireland – Dublin, Limerick, Cork • 1,500 team members in Dublin - Sales - Finance - Technical support - Software development - Engineering - Support functions(admin/marketing/project management) • 170 New hires to Dell in Ireland Year to date 5 Confidential
- 6. Dell – what we look for: Drive Strategy Customer First Engage Others Decide Personal Effectiveness Inclusive Simplify Innovate
- 7. How we recruit • Direct Sourcing – LinkedIn, Monster • Employee Referrals – make up 30% of all hires • Job boards – Irish jobs, Monster, LinkedIn LinkedIn is key for: • Finding Talent • Advertising roles • Networking 7 Confidential
- 8. Tips for Job Searching • Online Presence – be visible: LinkedIn • Keep a note of roles you apply for and follow up • Target Companies – do your research • Talk to friends who work in target companies and ask them to refer • Use jobs boards effectively 8
- 9. Hiring the Best • Adaptable • Solutions focused • Dynamic • Hire for the future
- 10. Any Questions? 10 Confidential
- 11. Greg Fry
- 12. Career Chat With @gregfrysocial
- 14. A Positive Attitude will lead to success
- 15. 5 Ways to look for work • Recruitment Agencies. • Newspapers and Online Job Boards. • Job Fairs. • Networking. • Speculative Applications
- 16. What is LinkedIn? Facebook with Ties?
- 18. Who do you want work for?
- 19. 3 Quick LinkedIn Tips
- 20. 1. Look Amazing Add a Quality Photo. Spend time on your Bio and Experience. Add Skills & Get Recommendations. Add “Rich Links” to your profile.
- 23. 2. Search & Connect • Old school Friends. • College Friends and work colleagues. • Business Contacts. • Target Individuals.
- 24. 3. Join and Engage in Groups • Find Relevant Groups. • Make new Contacts. • Demonstrate your expertise. • Ask Questions. • Follow & get advice from experts. • See Exclusive Jobs. • Be Seen and let employers find you.
- 26. Find Jobs in Groups
- 27. Who knows you are looking?
- 28. Other Places I can look
- 29. Who knows you are looking?
- 31. Infographic CVs CVs Re.vu
- 32. AudioBoom How about an audio cover letter? audioboom.com
- 33. This is marketing graduate Alfred Ajani, and this morning he stood in London Waterloo station holding up a sign advertising his CV. He had previously applied for more than 300 jobs to no avail. In 1 day he received multiple interview requests and one immediate job offer. He now works as a Marketing and PR Projects Manager at the Asoria Group
- 34. Be a Creative Job Seeker http://vimeo.com/21228618
- 35. Questions twitter.com/gregfrysocial ie.linkedin.com/in/gregfry facebook.com/thecareerscoach youtube.com/careerscoacheu
- 36. Liz Barron Your Potential
- 37. Make your CV work for you Liz Barron - Realize Coaching Career & Executive Coaching - Career Change & Progression - Returning to Work - Leadership Development - Stress Management ICF Ireland Career Coach of the Year 2014 your potential
- 38. Where the CV fits in… Be clear on what you want & offer •What problem can you solve? Target specific companies •Have a list of 10 at least… Develop your contacts with hiring managers •Aim to learn something Follow up with tailored focused CV It won’t GET you a job – – it’s an advertisement! so they don’t need your life story
- 39. CV Survey 2013 • What Irish hiring managers say about CVs • Max 2 pages • Less than 5 mins reading • Career overview / profile • Biggest red flag – spelling & grammar • Cover letter • Hobbies • Any others? 39
- 40. Recommendations • Remember every reader is different • Consider Chronological vs Functional CV • Read ad carefully – ensure keywords are included • State your Achievements ie STAR – results focus • Appropriate to your industry e.g. digital CV • Include a brief cover letter to explain why you’re applying • Put letter and CV into PDF format • See does it pass the 1 minute test • Follow up – check they’ve received it
- 41. 41 Chronological CV NAME Address email – phone – Linkedin Profile Focused & energetic Business Manager, with…. Career Summary ABC Company, Location Role From – To • Achievement 1 • Achievement 2 Role From – To XYZ Company, Location Role From - To Joe Bloggs – 13/11/13 Page 1 of 2 ACME Company Role From – To • Achievement 1 etc Previous Roles Junior From – To Trainee From – To Education & Training Qualification, College Due date Qualification, College Date Skills MS Office, payroll etc Personal Achievements & Interests • Completed Marathon • Chaired parents council • Volunteered • Coached under 8s GAA team References on request Joe Bloggs – 13/11/13 Page 2 of 2
- 42. 42 Functional / Competency CV NAME Address email – phone – Linkedin Profile Focused & energetic Business Manager, with…. Key Achievements Financial Management • Achievement 1 at xyz company • Achievement 2 Communications • Achievement 1 at abc company • Achievement 2 People Management • Achievement 1 etc Joe Bloggs – 13/11/13 Page 1 of 2 Career History Role 6 From – To Role 5 From – To Role 4 …. Education & Training Qualification, College Due date Qualification, College Date Personal Achievements & Interests • Completed Marathon • Chaired parents council • Volunteered • Coached under 8s GAA team References on request Joe Bloggs – 13/11/13 Page 2 of 2
- 43. Siobhan Fitzpatrick PROVIDING BUSINESS & CAREER TRANSITION COACHING
- 44. GETTING YOURSELF INTERVIEW READY • HOW DO YOU RATE YOUR SELF CONFIDENCE? • WHAT IS MY PERSONAL BRAND SAYING ABOUT ME?
- 45. Eimear Sugrue Central Bank Career Development CAREER DEVELOPMENT & & INTERVIEW TIPS Interview tips
- 46. What is Career Development? • Career development is an ongoing process of gaining knowledge and improving skills that will help an individual establish a career path
- 47. Many factors affect choice • Your values and motivations • Your personality • Business Trends • Location • Pay/Hours/benefits
- 48. Why is choosing a career so difficult? All jobs which match your goals, needs, values, personality & require your skills, qualities & qualifications in the desired location where there are prospects for the future
- 49. Background • School Choices • College Course Choice • Post College Choices • Central Bank
- 50. What if I’m still stuck? • Make the most of opportunities (planned happenstance) • Ongoing learning and skill development • Don’t get caught up in the “every move must be a one up”
- 51. Some tips on choosing a career • Take time over your choice • Step 1- Get to know yourself, your employability skills, values, personal qualities etc. • Step 2-Talk to others but make your own decision • Step 3-Do the research and keep an open mind - Stereotyped pictures of jobs are rarely accurate • Step 4- Making a decision • BE PATIENT!
- 52. Interviews- What Interviewers look for • Attitude counts and stay calm • Express confidence • Do your homework and study the position description • Answer the questions asked • Would you fit in with our company and culture • Are you adaptable / flexible • Would I like to work with you on a daily basis? • Prepare to make a case for the match
- 53. Our mentors accelerate your career. They set you on the right path to achieve career success.
Editor's Notes
- Your role in Hiring the Best Actively networking and engaging with social media aren’t entire strategies, they are key and prominent channels that we must master, but to #HiretheBest you will need to Maximise all your channels – this starts by optimising your partnership with TA. Sourcing and hiring great talent is everyone’s role and responsibility – it is not only the role of your recruiter. In this session you should walk away with a greater understanding of the signature capabilities of your Talent Acquisition organisation and how you can optimise your partnership to plan and execute differentiated strategies. You can’t expect to #HiretheBest if you wait until it is time to hire before engaging with Talent Acquisition.
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- Other mistakes Not clearly focused on the target role Mass email mailshots of CV Too longwinded with irrelevant content Not enough detail on skills acquired Poor layout / cramped / small typeface Lots of long paragraphs instead of bullets Not thinking about who will read it
- In other words, it is like a life long process through which a persons work identity is formed
- Career development is influenced by several factors Motivations and values-Think about what is important to you, what are your values and motivations and the factors that influence your motivations, we want a career that is rewarding, what are your goals and then look for opportunities. Personality-Deciding on a career that suits your interests should always be a top consideration. You probably wont do well on your career track if you are working in a field that doesn’t interest you. Business Trends- Emerging trends! What's hot right now? Social Media, computers IT, green occupations that focus on environmental issues
- Choosing a career is a huge responsibility, both for men and women. It's almost impossible to pick the career you will remain in on the first try. So don't think you'll be the exception. The idea of a clearly defined career path and job for life is outdated. Change is now the only certainty in life and the challenge is to manage this constant change. it is crucial that you first identify your INTERESTS, VALUES, SKILLS and PERSONALITY PREFERENCES in order to make a well–informed decision. Match your goals, needs, value, personality You may think the sole point of work is to bring home enough money to live comfortably. While sufficient compensation is important in any job, it’s not the whole story. If you are unsatisfied with what you do every day, it takes a toll on your physical and mental health. Desired Location-What’s your preferred work location? Do you prefer a corporate headquarters type location? Perhaps you like a small regional office or a home office local? Are you the type of person that likes to work from an airport hotel? How often do like to work away from home? Do you mind traveling for your job? If living out of a suitcase makes you cringe and you need a consistency in your workplace, avoid careers that require a lot of moving around. Make sure you consider all of this when selecting the best career for you. Future Prospects -Modern careers rarely proceed in straight lines. Location-How much do you value a short commute each day? Is it important that everyday you are home for dinner? Do you live for weekends? If you need these comforts on a regular basis, pick a career that will give you the time to enjoy them. Look for jobs with regular hours and little to no requirements to work overtime or on weekends, or to travel.
- It’s easy when you know or think you know what you want to do something (personally mine was in business and money ) Developed a broad skill base My interest and skills have changed and evolved My role within the Central Bank Regulatory Supervisor- The objective is to minimise the risk of failure by ensuring compliance. We focus on a risk based approach. The overall objective is to protect customers. There are many promotion opportunities available Interview controlling positions in financial institutions- managers and board directors
- Planned happenstance Planned Happenstance is not just luck or being in the right place at the right time. It is a conscious, purposeful, and on-going process that will help you to build a more satisfying and fulfilling career –Krumboltz Theory. Krumboltz says indecision is desirable and sensible as it allows the opportunity to benefit form unplanned events Don’t get caught up in the “every move must be a one up” . Look at the experience and what it will add to you as a person. Don’t be afraid to go backwards or sideways for periods of time. You will be working until retirement. In the scheme of things a year here and there invested in yourself will not matter. We spend almost 40 years on our work, 80,000 hours….we work Colleagues told me I was taking a step back. Not working directly in my field of training. But taking this position gave me an entirely experience, work qualification and a different perspective.
- Step 1-Discover yourself. What are your interests, values, skills, personality preferences and strengths?? Evaluate Your Work Style The right career for you will be suited to your work style. Are you a self-starter who accomplishes goals on your own, or do you need the discipline of a structured work environment to do your best Step 2-What information or individuals can help me to explore my career options. 15-minute informational interview with someone who has a job you think you want can help cement your career choice. Many people will be happy to meet briefly with you to talk about the pros and cons of what they do and tell you whether they would make the same career choice if they could turn back time and choose differently Step 3-How can I learn more about job shadowing, exploratory internships to gain firsthand experiences. Real-life experience in the work environment where you think you want to work can help you make up your mind for certain. Job shadows, internships and temporary assignments give you a realistic view of a day in the life of a profession Step 4- How much time and energy am I willing to invest to make a career decision, what are my top priorities for this decision Be patient!! Finding the right career is a process, not an event. An entry level position in your field may not be your dream job, but it can give you a foothold on the career ladder you want to climb. It takes time to develop your career, but setting goals and following a plan to achieve them can help you fulfill your career aspirations.
- Attitude counts - Have an open and positive attitude from the beginning, stay calm and don’t be nervous (interviewers are normal people who get nervous too) Express confidence -looking professional and yet as natural as possible. Even if you’re not feeling confident, make sure you act confident Women As a rule ,men tend to be more confident in their abilities than woman, even though we are just as capable.. You must try to be aware of this and learn to back yourself more. Woman need to me more assertive in putting themselves forward for further development and pushing themselves out of their comfort zones. For promotion interviews-Don’t be hoping people will guess or just know what your career ambitions are. Our male colleagues are much better at doing this Do your homework-Preparation, Get as much information as possible on the company - read all the latest news about the company, check out the web site and try to speak with someone who has worked there or is familiar with the company. Here are just a few things that you should always know about any company that you want to work for: 1. What products or services does the company do? 2. Who are their competitors? 3. Do they have a Mission/Vision statement? 4. What are the strategic goals, projects or new developments? 5. Are they publicy or privately owned? If public, research the stock to see how the company has been doing long-term and short-term. 6. Make contact through LinkedIn with someone who works for the company. This may give you great insight into less then public information regarding the company. 7.Take a good look at your resume and experience to see how you can benefit the company if they hire you. Use that as a selling point during the interview. 8. Bring the research with you to the interview. The hiring manager will see that you have done your homework. Know your cv like the back of your hand answer the actual questions asked. Understanding what the employer is looking for is the key to answering interview questions well. Print the job description and underline or highlight the skills and tasks that are mentioned. I’ve had people come to interviews so overly prepared with memorised answers even if it’s not exactly what was asked Would you fit in with our company and culture-How can you be valuable to me and this organization? There isn’t too much you can do about this. It’s just something interviewers look for and think about during an interview. Even if you give the best interview ever, they may know something about the job or company that you don’t – and they may be saving you both a bad experience. Are you adaptable / flexible-If you prepare your jobs experience stories well – things you’ve managed to improve or solve or help get done Would I like to work with you on a daily basis?-Of all the things an interviewer looks to answer – once we get past “can you do the job” – this may be the most important one of all. Are you a positive addition to the workplace? Can you carry your fair share of the load? Do play well with others? Will you pitch in when needed without grousing? Will you be someone I can trust and rely on? Prepare to make a case for the match Know your strengths and summarise how they can add value. Select those that demonstrate the transferable skills related to the qualifications being sought. Examples that demonstrate several skills are best