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- 1. LastModified2017-06-2110:13PMPacificStandardTimePrinted 1 T06 & T13 with Ingrid Bakke Career Fundamentals COMM 202: Hand in your StrengthsQuest at the front of class!
- 2. LastModified2017-06-2110:13PMPacificStandardTimePrinted 2 Let’s get some admin stuff out of the way We need your emails to send you reminders! Please go to this link and fill out the information (60 seconds!) Please bring your name cards to tutorial, this is how I will be tracking your attendance and participation! https://goo.gl/forms/uNIQXQydcL3pp1Zm1
- 3. LastModified2017-06-2110:13PMPacificStandardTimePrinted 3 Today’s Agenda 1. Getting to know your TA 2. Course expectations 3. Putting together a Skills Matrix 4. Action Items
- 5. LastModified2017-06-2110:13PMPacificStandardTimePrinted 5 Who am I? On the surface Below the surface Interest, gud timez, personality type Extracurricular activities, professional experience
- 6. LastModified2017-06-2110:13PMPacificStandardTimePrinted 6 My Lyfe On the surface Below the surface Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4
- 7. LastModified2017-06-2110:13PMPacificStandardTimePrinted 7 1) Personality Type Strengths Quest Personality Type DescriptionWhatthislookslike 1. Communication 2. Woo 3. Discipline 4. Empathy 5. Includer • I enjoy explaining, describing, and speaking in public • I enjoy meeting new people and winning them over • I thrive off predictability, and use a routine • I am able to relate to others and see things through their eyes • I make sure everyone is included and feel a part of something
- 9. LastModified2017-06-2110:13PMPacificStandardTimePrinted 9 3) A time that I have failed.. When I played ringette, my Team BC team lost to Ontario in a tournament final. We didn’t work together and played as individuals. As team captain, I felt like I had failed my team.
- 10. LastModified2017-06-2110:13PMPacificStandardTimePrinted 10 .. and how I got back up on my feet afterwards Our team rallied together, trained harder than ever and ended up beating them in the semi finals of Nationals, and went on to win and become Team Canada. When I played ringette, my Team BC team lost to Ontario in a tournament final. We didn’t work together and played as individuals. As team captain, I felt like I had failed my team.
- 12. LastModified2017-06-2110:13PMPacificStandardTimePrinted …a safe place to practice Treat this course like a….
- 13. LastModified2017-06-2110:13PMPacificStandardTimePrinted It’s all about Professionalism 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 ..and how it impacts your final grade 10% of your course mark
- 14. LastModified2017-06-2110:13PMPacificStandardTimePrinted …but that doesn’t mean 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
- 15. LastModified2017-06-2110:13PMPacificStandardTimePrinted Most tutorials, you will have to prepare one assignment, such as… • StrengthsQuest reflection • Skills Matrix draft/presentation • LinkedIn Profile • Job Posting Research • Resume & Cover Letter draft 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!
- 16. LastModified2017-06-2110:13PMPacificStandardTimePrinted This class will feel like a lot, but we will get through it together
- 18. LastModified2017-06-2110:13PMPacificStandardTimePrinted What you will need 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)
- 19. LastModified2017-06-2110:13PMPacificStandardTimePrinted Why is the Skills 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
- 20. LastModified2017-06-2110:13PMPacificStandardTimePrinted What are positive STAR stories? A positive STAR story is a structured example of a time when you exhibited a personal strength or skill.
- 21. LastModified2017-06-2110:13PMPacificStandardTimePrinted Step #1: Translating your skills into strengths 1. Communication 2. Woo 3. Discipline 4. Empathy 5. Includer Strengths Quest themes Skills • Confident, strong verbal skills • Approachable, driven, sociable • Organized, dedicated, thorough, motivated • Personable, positive, insightful • Team player, encouraging, helpful
- 22. LastModified2017-06-2110:13PMPacificStandardTimePrinted Step #2: Communicating your 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
- 23. LastModified2017-06-2110:13PMPacificStandardTimePrinted Step #2: Communicating your skills with “STAR” statements Situation • I worked as a Brand Ambassador for a student start-up company called BONSAI. Task • I needed to promote and publicize the BONSAI app and its launch party on the UBC campus. UBC students were completely uneducated about BONSAI, so it was my job to spread the word and get students excited about the app. Action • I walked around the Nest promoted the app and its launch party. I made sure to show my enthusiasm and excitement about the app, because I knew if they saw my passion, they would be more interested. I met many different people while promoting the app. Result • I was able to spark enough interest in the app for many people download it, • We were able to educate the UBC students about the app launch, in addition to later on hosting a successful launch party with a variety of people in attendance. Link • I learned that if you are enthusiastic, positive, and excited about a service/product, other people will be too. The more passionate you are about something, the more it will intrigue people. Fill out the 5 areas for each of your skills Skill demonstrated: Initiative
- 24. LastModified2017-06-2110:13PMPacificStandardTimePrinted What is a Failure 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!
- 25. LastModified2017-06-2110:13PMPacificStandardTimePrinted How to Create a 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?
- 26. LastModified2017-06-2110:13PMPacificStandardTimePrinted How to Create a Failure Story Situation • In MATH 104 the course had a 35% midterm. It covered the first half of the course. Misstep • I was overconfident in my math abilities, and I pushed back my studying for the midterm until just a couple days before the exam, and even in those days did barely any effective studying. Failure • I received a grade of 50%, which – although it was not a fail – was not the mark I wanted in order to achieve my goal grade. Lesson • I learned the importance of preparation and pushing aside procrastination. Action Steps • I completely changed my study habits. I received help during office hours and spent many weeks preparing for the final exam with q-cards, practice exams, and group study sessions.
- 27. LastModified2017-06-2110:13PMPacificStandardTimePrinted What a good failure story will demonstrate Resilience Authenticity Ability to Learn
- 28. LastModified2017-06-2110:13PMPacificStandardTimePrinted Next Week’s Action Items 1. One on one signups (optional) with me for next week: 2. Skills Matrix drafts due in tutorial on the week of September 24th at the start of class: 2 positive and 1 failure stories (you will be presenting this in small groups) 3. Final Skills Matrix Copy due before 11:59PM on October 4th on Turnitin: 6 positive and 2 failure stories
- 29. LastModified2017-06-2110:13PMPacificStandardTimePrinted Contact Me!! 1. Email: comm202.3@sauder.ubc.ca 2. One on ones: Sign ups available here for timeslots next week https://docs.google.com/spreads heets/d/13I1Pavrpn1cx0tKcNgJ3 -- gucjmf5HMybdWkIiYk4q8/edit#gi d=0 3. Tutorials: Feel free to approach me before or after 4. Office hours: Available throughout the term as assignments come up (keep posted!)