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- 1. LastModified2017-06-2110:13PMPacificStandardTimePrinted 1 I need youremails to send you reminders.. please go to this link & enter your emails: tinyurl.com/202tinder
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- 3. LastModified2017-06-2110:13PMPacificStandardTimePrinted 3 Our agenda fortoday 1. Getting to know your TA 2. Course expectations 3. Putting together a Skills Matrix
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- 5. LastModified2017-06-2110:13PMPacificStandardTimePrinted 5 Who am I? Onthe surface Below the surface 1 2
- 6. LastModified2017-06-2110:13PMPacificStandardTimePrinted 6 Who am I? Onthe surface Below the surface 1 2 1) Extracurricular involvements 2) Professional work experience
- 7. LastModified2017-06-2110:13PMPacificStandardTimePrinted 7 1) My extracurricularinvolvements On the surface Below the surface Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Year 6
- 8. LastModified2017-06-2110:13PMPacificStandardTimePrinted 8 2) My professionalexperience Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Year 6
- 9. LastModified2017-06-2110:13PMPacificStandardTimePrinted 9 Who am I? Onthe surface Below the surface 1 2 1) Personality type 2) Interests 3) Stories of failure
- 10. LastModified2017-06-2110:13PMPacificStandardTimePrinted 10 1) My personalitytype Myers Briggs Personality Type ENFJ Strengths Quest Personality Type ..which stands for, extroverted, intuitive, feeling, and judging DescriptionWhatthislookslike • I’m usually quite loud and expressive • I prefer to focus on the “big picture” rather than on the details • My emotions play a large part in my decision making process • I like things to be organized and structured in a logical way 1. Activator 2. Individualization 3. Competition 4. Restorative 5. Woo • I am impact-focused and am good at getting things done • I see people as unique individuals • I enjoy friendly competitions • I like to dig to the core of problems and solve them • I enjoy connecting and building relationships with other people
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- 12. LastModified2017-06-2110:13PMPacificStandardTimePrinted 12 3) Times thatI have failed.. In first year, I applied and interviewed for a number of club “executive’’ positions – but was rejected by all of them.. .. and in third year, I had a traumatic first case competition experience, where my mind blanked and one of the judges started laughing.
- 13. LastModified2017-06-2110:13PMPacificStandardTimePrinted 13 .. and howI got back up on my feet afterwards Landed a role in my second and third year: UBC HRMC Came first place in the same competition the following year: In first year, I applied and interviewed for a number of club “executive’’ positions – but was rejected by all of them.. .. and in third year, I had a traumatic first case competition experience, where my mind blanked and one of the judges started laughing.
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- 15. LastModified2017-06-2110:13PMPacificStandardTimePrinted …a safe placeto practice Treat this course like a….
- 16. LastModified2017-06-2110:13PMPacificStandardTimePrinted It’s all aboutprofessionalism What this looks like in class.. • Contributing and sparking in-class discussions • Using proper in- class/email etiquette • Being punctual and prepared for each class • Not using technology during class • NOT PLAGIARIZING 5% of your course mark ..and how it impacts your final grade
- 17. LastModified2017-06-2110:13PMPacificStandardTimePrinted …but that doesn’tmean you can’t be yourself! In fact, you should! • It makes you more relatable and likeable • It helps you build trust and form relationships • You’ll be happier and most satisfied in your professional pursuit
- 18. LastModified2017-06-2110:13PMPacificStandardTimePrinted Most tutorials, youwill have to prepare one assignment, such as… • BCC coaching appointment • LinkedIn Profile • Job Posting Research • Cover Letter draft • Interview Stream Each assignment is worth ~2% for a total of 10% in the course Weekly tutorial assignments Assignments will be collected in the first 5 minutes of class. All assignments handed in late will receive a grade of zero!
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- 20. LastModified2017-06-2110:13PMPacificStandardTimePrinted What you willneed to do* For the Skills Matrix assignment, you will need to produce two sets of deliverables: 1. 6 positive STAR stories 2. 2 failure stories *Rubric can be found on the COMM 202 blog: Assignments > Skills Matrix > Marking Rubric (bottom of page)
- 21. LastModified2017-06-2110:13PMPacificStandardTimePrinted Why is theSkills Matrix important? Skills Matrix (positive STAR & failure stories) Week 6 – 8: Cover Letter Week 6 – 8: Resume Week 10 – 12: Interview The Skills Matrix will help you to clearly articulate your experiences and strengths to employers during the application and interview process. It will act as the foundation for the rest of your professional toolkit. Professional toolkit
- 22. LastModified2017-06-2110:13PMPacificStandardTimePrinted What are positiveSTAR stories? A positive STAR story is a structured example of a time when you exhibited a personal strength or skill.
- 23. LastModified2017-06-2110:13PMPacificStandardTimePrinted Step #1: Translatingyour skills into strengths 1. Activator 2. Individualization 3. Competition 4. Restorative 5. Woo Strengths Quest themes Skills • Initiative, leadership, efficiency • Empathy, perceptiveness, thoughtfullness • Passion, determination, work ethic • Problem solving, critical thinking, • Persuasion, influence, communication
- 24. LastModified2017-06-2110:13PMPacificStandardTimePrinted Step #2: Communicatingyour skills with “STAR” statements Situation • Context • Who? • What? • When? • Where? Task • The objective, issue or obstacle you had to over come. • Why is this story significant? Action • The “how” • What did you consider/ do to overcome the situation • What skills were applied • Your vs. team actions Result • What was the result of your actions/decision s? • How are they relevant to the skill/job? • Needs to be employer centric Link • The Lesson • How will I use this in the future? Skill demonstrated: Initiative Fill out the 5 areas for each of your skills
- 25. LastModified2017-06-2110:13PMPacificStandardTimePrinted Step #2: Communicatingyour skills with “STAR” statements Situation • During my internship at McKinsey this past summer, I participating on a recruitment planning call. Task • During this call, the team was brainstorming more engaging ways to market McKinsey’s internship program. Action • I saw an opportunity to contribute and suggested creating a marketing video • After the meeting, I created a workplan detailing the timeline, steps, and resources required • I presented the plan and outlined the benefits to the Recruitment Manager and got his buy-in and proceeded in creating the video Result • After creating the video, I received praise from both the Recruitment Manager and the Managing Partner of the office for taking initiative and ownership over the project, even as an intern Link • I am a highly proactive individual and will be constantly searching and pursing for opportunities to create an impact in all of the work that I do. Fill out the 5 areas for each of your skills Skill demonstrated: Initiative
- 26. LastModified2017-06-2110:13PMPacificStandardTimePrinted What is afailure story? A failure story is an example of a time when something went wrong and the lessons you learned and steps you took to correct the issue. These types of questions are very likely to come up in interviews – and ones that you definitely need to prepare ahead of time for!
- 27. LastModified2017-06-2110:13PMPacificStandardTimePrinted How to createa failure story Situation • Context • Who? • What? • When? • Where? Misstep • What did I do wrong? • How am I accountable for the mistakes made? Failure • What happened as a result of my actions? Lesson • What did I learn through this failure? Action Steps • How did I overcome OR what will I do now?
- 28. LastModified2017-06-2110:13PMPacificStandardTimePrinted How to createa failure story Situation • Entered the National Consulting Case Competition with a team 3 others • This was the first case competition for most of us Misstep • Before presenting, I started to psych myself out and loss confidence in myself, became very nervous. • During the presentation , I forgot what I was going to say Failure • As a result, our presentation did not have a cohesive story line and we did not make it into the finals Lesson • I learned two things: 1) believe in yourself is extremely important, and 2) we are all human and it’s OK to mess up Action Steps • I was resilient and didn’t let this experience deter me from entering into other case competitions • I practiced with other smaller- scaled competitions and re- entered the following year
- 29. LastModified2017-06-2110:13PMPacificStandardTimePrinted What a goodfailure story will demonstrate Resilience Authenticity Ability to Learn ✓ ✓ ✓
- 30. LastModified2017-06-2110:13PMPacificStandardTimePrinted Action items fornext week 1. One on one signups (optional) with me for next week - tinyurl.com/202dates 2. Skills Matrix drafts due on October 5th at the start of class: 2 positive and 1 failure stories 3. Final Skills Matrix due October 13th on Turnitin: 6 positive and 2 failure stories
- 31. LastModified2017-06-2110:13PMPacificStandardTimePrinted How to getin touch with me Call me maybe? 1. Email: comm202.1@sauder.ubc.ca 2. One on ones: sign ups available here for timeslots next week 3. Tutorials: feel free to approach me before or after 4. Office hours: available throughout the term as assignments come up (keep posted!)
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