This document provides guidance on creating a CV for an art and design graduate. It outlines the key components that should be included in a CV, such as personal details, education, work experience, skills, and achievements. The document emphasizes tailoring the CV to the specific job by researching the employer and putting yourself in their shoes. Both chronological and skills-based CVs are described as options. Strong, quantifiable language and power verbs should be used to highlight personal involvement and contributions. The basics of presentation are also covered, including using a simple font, headings, and white space. Getting creative with infographic or online CVs is presented as an option.
The document provides guidance on starting a career in public relations. It discusses that PR involves planned communication between an organization and its publics to achieve mutual understanding. It outlines that to work in PR one needs education like a matric and PR qualification, certain skills like communication and writing, and experience which can be gained through internships or volunteer work. The document also describes typical PR duties like developing strategies, distributing press releases and engaging on social media. It emphasizes being willing to learn, knowing your audience, and refining writing skills for success in the fast-paced field of PR.
The document provides tips for preparing for a job interview. It recommends researching the employer and job description in advance and practicing common interview questions. Proper interview attire is advised, such as a suit for men and dress pants/blouse for women. Candidates should bring copies of their resume, references, and questions for the interviewer. Good preparation, a professional appearance, and following up after the interview can help make a strong impression on potential employers.
Resume tips:how to highlight job skills and standout amidst othersnishajj
The document provides tips for highlighting job skills on a resume to stand out from other applicants. It recommends customizing your resume for each job by including relevant keywords from the job posting. Quantify your accomplishments using numbers to demonstrate your impact. Highlight skills that are commonly sought like problem-solving, cost-cutting, and improving processes. Balance confidence with humility and avoid generic skills or outdated technologies. Following these tips will help create a resume that catches recruiters' attention.
The document provides tips for creating an effective curriculum vitae (CV). It states that a CV is a personal marketing document that should highlight the benefits of selecting an applicant. It recommends including basic information, relevant experience using strong action verbs, fellowships, education and skills. Experience should be separated into professional and volunteer roles. The CV should be tailored to the specific opportunity and remind the applicant of areas for improvement. Unnecessary or unprofessional details like marital status or religion should be avoided.
Lucas enjoys meeting new people and helping them have positive experiences. He has worked in customer service roles for technology companies where he achieved fewer returns and more repeat customers than coworkers through excellent communication skills. Lucas attributes his success raising a family to his ability to plan, schedule, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously, skills that will help him in education. He is dedicated, outgoing, and a team player interested in customer service opportunities.
This document provides guidance on creating a CV for an art and design graduate. It outlines the key components that should be included in a CV, such as personal details, education, work experience, skills, and achievements. The document emphasizes tailoring the CV to the specific job by researching the employer and putting yourself in their shoes. Both chronological and skills-based CVs are described as options. Strong, quantifiable language and power verbs should be used to highlight personal involvement and contributions. The basics of presentation are also covered, including using a simple font, headings, and white space. Getting creative with infographic or online CVs is presented as an option.
The document provides guidance on starting a career in public relations. It discusses that PR involves planned communication between an organization and its publics to achieve mutual understanding. It outlines that to work in PR one needs education like a matric and PR qualification, certain skills like communication and writing, and experience which can be gained through internships or volunteer work. The document also describes typical PR duties like developing strategies, distributing press releases and engaging on social media. It emphasizes being willing to learn, knowing your audience, and refining writing skills for success in the fast-paced field of PR.
The document provides tips for preparing for a job interview. It recommends researching the employer and job description in advance and practicing common interview questions. Proper interview attire is advised, such as a suit for men and dress pants/blouse for women. Candidates should bring copies of their resume, references, and questions for the interviewer. Good preparation, a professional appearance, and following up after the interview can help make a strong impression on potential employers.
Resume tips:how to highlight job skills and standout amidst othersnishajj
The document provides tips for highlighting job skills on a resume to stand out from other applicants. It recommends customizing your resume for each job by including relevant keywords from the job posting. Quantify your accomplishments using numbers to demonstrate your impact. Highlight skills that are commonly sought like problem-solving, cost-cutting, and improving processes. Balance confidence with humility and avoid generic skills or outdated technologies. Following these tips will help create a resume that catches recruiters' attention.
The document provides tips for creating an effective curriculum vitae (CV). It states that a CV is a personal marketing document that should highlight the benefits of selecting an applicant. It recommends including basic information, relevant experience using strong action verbs, fellowships, education and skills. Experience should be separated into professional and volunteer roles. The CV should be tailored to the specific opportunity and remind the applicant of areas for improvement. Unnecessary or unprofessional details like marital status or religion should be avoided.
Lucas enjoys meeting new people and helping them have positive experiences. He has worked in customer service roles for technology companies where he achieved fewer returns and more repeat customers than coworkers through excellent communication skills. Lucas attributes his success raising a family to his ability to plan, schedule, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously, skills that will help him in education. He is dedicated, outgoing, and a team player interested in customer service opportunities.
Brandy Landsiedel's career portfolio summarizes her experience in banking and customer service, accomplishments, knowledge, and skills. She has 10 months of experience as a bank teller and nearly 4 years of experience as a customer service supervisor at a grocery store. Her accomplishments include obtaining a job as a bank teller to improve her experience and working to earn an Associate's degree in business. She is gaining the knowledge and skills required for bank manager positions, including customer focus, relationship building, and personal effectiveness.
Learning Objective: Examine the elements to constructing superior resumes
Having an efficient and strong resume will greatly improve your chances of landing that dream job and starting your career on the right foot. Creating the perfect resume takes practice and skill. You want to make sure that your resume stands out above the rest without overdoing it. How does one make sure that his or her resume is top-notch and bulletproof? This seminar will give you the scoop on creating the standout resume that will get you your next interview. We will discuss tips such as determining what your resume’s purpose is, supporting your strengths, using appropriate keywords, the benefits of proofreading and bullet points, and proper font usage.
At the end of this seminar, participants will be able to:
a. Identify the purpose of a solidly effective resume.
b. Discern good from bad resumes.
c. Analyze the resume factors that recruiters identify to disregard some resumes.
d. Identify the attributes of resumes that get on the interview schedule.
The document proposes sponsoring a business writing fund to improve job applicants' writing skills, as many applicants are unable to effectively answer application questions due to poor writing style. It discusses how business writing defines professionalism and competence, and is necessary for success in today's digital business world. The executive assistant recommends funding a business writing course that would provide tools to speed up writing, organize ideas, develop a professional style, and improve editing skills.
The document summarizes a training presentation on goal setting and achieving results. It discusses setting short-term and long-term goals, using SMART goals, the process of setting goals, translating goals into performance, ensuring goals are specific and challenging, and focusing on outcomes rather than tasks. It also outlines factors within and outside of one's control that influence achieving results.
The document discusses executive English coaching services provided by Billur Cremer. It outlines the benefits of learning English such as improving one's career prospects. Some tips for interviews are provided, including focusing on body language and preparing for behavioral questions by recalling relevant accomplishments. Guidelines are presented for writing CVs and cover letters, including formatting, objectives, work history, and references. Several English proficiency certifications are also listed.
The document provides tips for writing an effective resume. It recommends keeping the resume brief, typically one to two pages. Bullet points should be used to avoid clutter. The resume should go straight to the point about the applicant's relevant skills and experiences for the job, without including every minor detail. Care should be taken to avoid typos or errors. The resume can be made unique by adding personal design touches like specific fonts or colors. It should also aim to showcase the applicant's personality and accomplishments using action verbs.
The webinar provided information to help attendees with resume writing, interview preparation, and networking. It began with introductions of the presenter and topics to be covered. The presentation then discussed tailoring resumes to specific jobs, highlighting achievements over responsibilities, and using a career summary. Other sections addressed answering behavioral interview questions, common interview questions to prepare for, and networking etiquette. The goal was to provide concise tips and examples to help job seekers get their resumes noticed, prepare for phone and in-person interviews, and effectively network their way to new opportunities.
The document provides guidance on career mapping and planning, including understanding yourself, assessing your skills and interests, researching in-demand fields, and creating career goals and plans. It recommends developing a personal brand, maintaining a positive mindset, and taking action to pursue new opportunities that align with your values and vision.
Danni Xu graduated with a Master's degree in International Business from the University of Florida. She is looking for an internship or full-time job where she can apply her data analytics and marketing skills. During a previous internship, she used data analysis to help a bank expand its customer base by 5% monthly. Her education has provided strong communication skills to collaborate with others. As a team leader in a past competition, she assigned work according to strengths and ensured smooth conferences. Her internship and social experiences have added value to her abilities to work in multi-cultural environments.
The document provides information and guidance to students at Hamilton College on career planning and securing career-related experience. It outlines the key milestones students should aim to achieve in their sophomore, junior, and senior years with help from the Career Center, including completing a resume, exploring careers, learning interview skills, and gaining internship experience. The Career Center offers various resources and workshops to help students meet these milestones in their career development and success.
Asit sharma consulting club soap box presentationAsit1982
Hi Guys,
Since a lot of you missed out on the Consulting Soapbox. I have uploaded my presentation on Slideshare. Kindly, have a look at it.
Regards,
Asit Sharma
The document provides tips for writing an effective cover letter, including demonstrating unique thought and creativity, highlighting what makes you different from other applicants, having strong writing skills, avoiding spelling errors, discussing relevant skills and experience, and customizing the letter for each job. It also includes an example cover letter from an interior designer applicant that references the position and highlights relevant expertise.
Hassan A. Sha'ban is looking for a new position to gain experience working with a reputable organization and strong collaborative team. He is always looking to improve and experiment with new possibilities. His specialties include public relations, human resources, languages, project management, strategic brand management, proposals, communication skills, and training and development.
The document provides an overview of how to write an effective statement of purpose for graduate school applications. It discusses what a statement of purpose is, how they are used, important things to know, how to structure and write the statement, the editing process, and examples of effective statements. Key points include telling a story or theme through your experiences, tying your goals to the specific program, balancing excitement and professionalism, and having multiple people review and edit your statement.
Students in traditional brick and mortar classrooms are changing the way they learn and interact. Today’s students have grown up in a digital world and demand that schools keep in step with their learning styles. The In-house features of Unfurl create a rich and engaging learning environment that allows students to benefit fully from this platform regardless of their preferred learning styles. When you use the Unfurl platform with your enrolled students, you expand their learning experience by keeping them in contact with each other and engaged in ongoing collaboration.
Brandy Landsiedel's career portfolio summarizes her experience in banking and customer service, accomplishments, knowledge, and skills. She has 10 months of experience as a bank teller and nearly 4 years of experience as a customer service supervisor at a grocery store. Her accomplishments include obtaining a job as a bank teller to improve her experience and working to earn an Associate's degree in business. She is gaining the knowledge and skills required for bank manager positions, including customer focus, relationship building, and personal effectiveness.
Learning Objective: Examine the elements to constructing superior resumes
Having an efficient and strong resume will greatly improve your chances of landing that dream job and starting your career on the right foot. Creating the perfect resume takes practice and skill. You want to make sure that your resume stands out above the rest without overdoing it. How does one make sure that his or her resume is top-notch and bulletproof? This seminar will give you the scoop on creating the standout resume that will get you your next interview. We will discuss tips such as determining what your resume’s purpose is, supporting your strengths, using appropriate keywords, the benefits of proofreading and bullet points, and proper font usage.
At the end of this seminar, participants will be able to:
a. Identify the purpose of a solidly effective resume.
b. Discern good from bad resumes.
c. Analyze the resume factors that recruiters identify to disregard some resumes.
d. Identify the attributes of resumes that get on the interview schedule.
The document proposes sponsoring a business writing fund to improve job applicants' writing skills, as many applicants are unable to effectively answer application questions due to poor writing style. It discusses how business writing defines professionalism and competence, and is necessary for success in today's digital business world. The executive assistant recommends funding a business writing course that would provide tools to speed up writing, organize ideas, develop a professional style, and improve editing skills.
The document summarizes a training presentation on goal setting and achieving results. It discusses setting short-term and long-term goals, using SMART goals, the process of setting goals, translating goals into performance, ensuring goals are specific and challenging, and focusing on outcomes rather than tasks. It also outlines factors within and outside of one's control that influence achieving results.
The document discusses executive English coaching services provided by Billur Cremer. It outlines the benefits of learning English such as improving one's career prospects. Some tips for interviews are provided, including focusing on body language and preparing for behavioral questions by recalling relevant accomplishments. Guidelines are presented for writing CVs and cover letters, including formatting, objectives, work history, and references. Several English proficiency certifications are also listed.
The document provides tips for writing an effective resume. It recommends keeping the resume brief, typically one to two pages. Bullet points should be used to avoid clutter. The resume should go straight to the point about the applicant's relevant skills and experiences for the job, without including every minor detail. Care should be taken to avoid typos or errors. The resume can be made unique by adding personal design touches like specific fonts or colors. It should also aim to showcase the applicant's personality and accomplishments using action verbs.
The webinar provided information to help attendees with resume writing, interview preparation, and networking. It began with introductions of the presenter and topics to be covered. The presentation then discussed tailoring resumes to specific jobs, highlighting achievements over responsibilities, and using a career summary. Other sections addressed answering behavioral interview questions, common interview questions to prepare for, and networking etiquette. The goal was to provide concise tips and examples to help job seekers get their resumes noticed, prepare for phone and in-person interviews, and effectively network their way to new opportunities.
The document provides guidance on career mapping and planning, including understanding yourself, assessing your skills and interests, researching in-demand fields, and creating career goals and plans. It recommends developing a personal brand, maintaining a positive mindset, and taking action to pursue new opportunities that align with your values and vision.
Danni Xu graduated with a Master's degree in International Business from the University of Florida. She is looking for an internship or full-time job where she can apply her data analytics and marketing skills. During a previous internship, she used data analysis to help a bank expand its customer base by 5% monthly. Her education has provided strong communication skills to collaborate with others. As a team leader in a past competition, she assigned work according to strengths and ensured smooth conferences. Her internship and social experiences have added value to her abilities to work in multi-cultural environments.
The document provides information and guidance to students at Hamilton College on career planning and securing career-related experience. It outlines the key milestones students should aim to achieve in their sophomore, junior, and senior years with help from the Career Center, including completing a resume, exploring careers, learning interview skills, and gaining internship experience. The Career Center offers various resources and workshops to help students meet these milestones in their career development and success.
Asit sharma consulting club soap box presentationAsit1982
Hi Guys,
Since a lot of you missed out on the Consulting Soapbox. I have uploaded my presentation on Slideshare. Kindly, have a look at it.
Regards,
Asit Sharma
The document provides tips for writing an effective cover letter, including demonstrating unique thought and creativity, highlighting what makes you different from other applicants, having strong writing skills, avoiding spelling errors, discussing relevant skills and experience, and customizing the letter for each job. It also includes an example cover letter from an interior designer applicant that references the position and highlights relevant expertise.
Hassan A. Sha'ban is looking for a new position to gain experience working with a reputable organization and strong collaborative team. He is always looking to improve and experiment with new possibilities. His specialties include public relations, human resources, languages, project management, strategic brand management, proposals, communication skills, and training and development.
The document provides an overview of how to write an effective statement of purpose for graduate school applications. It discusses what a statement of purpose is, how they are used, important things to know, how to structure and write the statement, the editing process, and examples of effective statements. Key points include telling a story or theme through your experiences, tying your goals to the specific program, balancing excitement and professionalism, and having multiple people review and edit your statement.
Students in traditional brick and mortar classrooms are changing the way they learn and interact. Today’s students have grown up in a digital world and demand that schools keep in step with their learning styles. The In-house features of Unfurl create a rich and engaging learning environment that allows students to benefit fully from this platform regardless of their preferred learning styles. When you use the Unfurl platform with your enrolled students, you expand their learning experience by keeping them in contact with each other and engaged in ongoing collaboration.
This document provides guidance on finding a job and preparing application materials, including writing a cover letter and resume. It discusses the key components of an effective cover letter, such as highlighting relevant qualifications and interest in the company. Sample cover letters and application analyses are also included to help job seekers properly apply for positions and understand employer requirements. The overall goal is to help individuals successfully pursue job opportunities and placements.
What Is Product Management_ by Intercom Product Leader.pdfProduct School
Main takeaways:
- Role of ‘Product Manager’ varies a lot depending on multiple factors. It’s important to be aware of this variation, especially as an early-career PM to be able to make the right decisions.
- There are common elements to a product role. There are (soft) skills you can improve on which will help you throughout your PM career. The best way to improve these skills is to find learning opportunities to refine these skills.
- Product Management role is not-so-easy to fit in the dichotomy of good and bad, right or wrong. Product work is a multi-faceted decision-making process that doesn’t always have a clear winner.
- The first rule of learning Product Management is doing Product Management. It’s not a job with an easy learning process. People from diverse backgrounds can and are encouraged to get into Product Management.
The document contains sample answers to common interview questions. For the question "How do you handle pressure?", the response gives an example of a situation where the person was under pressure when their organization was called to a meeting with an oversight committee. They describe being questioned for 20 minutes but remaining calm and the situation being resolved without issues.
This document discusses the benefits of enrolling in an online personality development course from a recognized institute. Such courses help mold one's personality in a positive way and enhance both personal and professional life with guidance from experts. The personality development classes online help individuals grow in all spheres by discovering their strengths and weaknesses. They also provide strategies for skills like conflict management. When choosing a course, it is important to select an institute that offers customized and professional guidance from experts. The best institutes also organize seminars and activities to expand understanding and build skills like teamwork and leadership. Enrolling in a personality development online course from a reputable institute can help anyone develop a strong, respected personality.
The document provides guidance on choosing a career, including:
Rule 1) Choose a career you really enjoy. Rule 2) Do thorough research. Rule 3) Make your career meaningful to you. It also discusses factors to consider like interests, skills, values and goals. The document emphasizes exploring options, getting advice, following your passion, and daring to try something new.
The document provides information about career training workshops offered by Orange County One Stop. The training schedule includes sessions on career mapping, resume writing, interview skills, personal branding, and job search strategies. It also discusses concepts like developing a personal brand and using a candidate-centric model to help job seekers.
The document is a summary of a webinar about preparing a strong application package for an MBA program. It discusses the webinar agenda which includes a Q&A session, an overview of application components, a review of a sample application, and frequently asked questions. It also provides details about the profiles of sample applicants to Harvard Business School and INSEAD including their experiences, career goals, and accomplishments.
The document is a summary of a webinar about preparing a strong application package for business school. It discusses four parts: an introduction, a question and answer session with an alumni, how to build an application package, reviewing a real application package, and frequently asked questions. It provides information about two applicant profiles for HBS and INSEAD, including their experiences, career goals, and accomplishments. The document is written in Russian.
The document is a summary of a webinar about preparing a strong application package for an MBA program. It discusses the webinar agenda which includes a Q&A session, an overview of application components, a review of a sample application, and frequently asked questions. It also provides details about the profiles of sample applicants to Harvard Business School and INSEAD including their experiences, career goals, and accomplishments.
This document provides guidance on how to write an effective contemporary CV, including what a CV is, different CV formats, key sections of a CV such as work experience and education, dos and don'ts, and tips for layout and design. The document emphasizes tailoring the CV to the specific position being applied for and highlighting relevant skills and qualifications to attract an employer's attention within the first 20-30 seconds of reviewing the CV.
Cover letter templates that would fix your cover letter stress!Ita John
Our sample cover letters will help you to land the job you so desire!
Getting the perfect cover letter in front of the employer is one of the keys to your success
'Progressing to a management position is a common aspiration, but it is not always an easy track to get on to'... The latest addition to our slide-deck library looks at 'Progressing to a Management Position'. For more slide decks and tips visit the InterQuest Slideshare page. As always please let us know what you think on our Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Google+ pages.
A few LinkedIn improvement tips have been suggested with a view to enhance the social media presence of LinkedIn users. Aspects suggested are Professional photo, Professional element of headline, Summary and Skills and expertise. Hope you leverage these inputs
An ideal candidate for many job openings has a combination of both hard and soft skills. While hard skills can get a person an interview, soft skills are what help a person land the job. Applicants with years of experience and education may have the necessary hard skills but lack soft skills like leadership, self-motivation, and ability to perform well. Having a balance of hard and soft skills helps one compete for jobs in a tight market. Soft skills are as essential as technical skills to be successful in any profession.
An ideal candidate for many job openings has a combination of both hard and soft skills. While hard skills can get a person an interview, soft skills are what help a person land the job. Applicants with years of experience and education may have the necessary hard skills but lack soft skills like leadership, self-motivation, and ability to perform well. Having a balance of hard and soft skills helps one compete for jobs in a tight market. Soft skills are as essential as technical skills to be successful in any profession.
Slides from the recent ABS PR Seminar, changing skills for changing times.
Tracy Playe's can be downloaded from: http://prezi.com/ska23isrjrch/maximising-the-impact-of-social-media-engagement-on-small-budgets/
The document provides information about a careers workshop on CV writing for MBA students. It outlines the aims of the workshop, which are to put CVs in context, explain effective CV writing, examine different CV styles, and tailor CVs for international roles. It then discusses the purpose of written applications, recruitment statistics, tips for CV writing like only having 30 seconds to impress, and components to include or exclude from a CV. The workshop also covers personal profiles, choosing examples, and resources for career advice.
The document provides information about career services resources for students. It emphasizes that career development should begin in a student's first year and that career services can help with internships, resume writing, interview preparation, and finding full-time jobs. Students are encouraged to use career services resources such as individual advising, career fairs, resume critiques, and recruiting software to explore options and gain experience that will help them achieve their career goals.
How to Implement a Strategy: Transform Your Strategy with BSC Designer's Comp...Aleksey Savkin
The Strategy Implementation System offers a structured approach to translating stakeholder needs into actionable strategies using high-level and low-level scorecards. It involves stakeholder analysis, strategy decomposition, adoption of strategic frameworks like Balanced Scorecard or OKR, and alignment of goals, initiatives, and KPIs.
Key Components:
- Stakeholder Analysis
- Strategy Decomposition
- Adoption of Business Frameworks
- Goal Setting
- Initiatives and Action Plans
- KPIs and Performance Metrics
- Learning and Adaptation
- Alignment and Cascading of Scorecards
Benefits:
- Systematic strategy formulation and execution.
- Framework flexibility and automation.
- Enhanced alignment and strategic focus across the organization.
Structural Design Process: Step-by-Step Guide for BuildingsChandresh Chudasama
The structural design process is explained: Follow our step-by-step guide to understand building design intricacies and ensure structural integrity. Learn how to build wonderful buildings with the help of our detailed information. Learn how to create structures with durability and reliability and also gain insights on ways of managing structures.
HOW TO START UP A COMPANY A STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE.pdf46adnanshahzad
How to Start Up a Company: A Step-by-Step Guide Starting a company is an exciting adventure that combines creativity, strategy, and hard work. It can seem overwhelming at first, but with the right guidance, anyone can transform a great idea into a successful business. Let's dive into how to start up a company, from the initial spark of an idea to securing funding and launching your startup.
Introduction
Have you ever dreamed of turning your innovative idea into a thriving business? Starting a company involves numerous steps and decisions, but don't worry—we're here to help. Whether you're exploring how to start a startup company or wondering how to start up a small business, this guide will walk you through the process, step by step.
Event Report - SAP Sapphire 2024 Orlando - lots of innovation and old challengesHolger Mueller
Holger Mueller of Constellation Research shares his key takeaways from SAP's Sapphire confernece, held in Orlando, June 3rd till 5th 2024, in the Orange Convention Center.
Top mailing list providers in the USA.pptxJeremyPeirce1
Discover the top mailing list providers in the USA, offering targeted lists, segmentation, and analytics to optimize your marketing campaigns and drive engagement.
The 10 Most Influential Leaders Guiding Corporate Evolution, 2024.pdfthesiliconleaders
In the recent edition, The 10 Most Influential Leaders Guiding Corporate Evolution, 2024, The Silicon Leaders magazine gladly features Dejan Štancer, President of the Global Chamber of Business Leaders (GCBL), along with other leaders.
At Techbox Square, in Singapore, we're not just creative web designers and developers, we're the driving force behind your brand identity. Contact us today.
How MJ Global Leads the Packaging Industry.pdfMJ Global
MJ Global's success in staying ahead of the curve in the packaging industry is a testament to its dedication to innovation, sustainability, and customer-centricity. By embracing technological advancements, leading in eco-friendly solutions, collaborating with industry leaders, and adapting to evolving consumer preferences, MJ Global continues to set new standards in the packaging sector.
Navigating the world of forex trading can be challenging, especially for beginners. To help you make an informed decision, we have comprehensively compared the best forex brokers in India for 2024. This article, reviewed by Top Forex Brokers Review, will cover featured award winners, the best forex brokers, featured offers, the best copy trading platforms, the best forex brokers for beginners, the best MetaTrader brokers, and recently updated reviews. We will focus on FP Markets, Black Bull, EightCap, IC Markets, and Octa.
At Techbox Square, in Singapore, we're not just creative web designers and developers, we're the driving force behind your brand identity. Contact us today.
Unveiling the Dynamic Personalities, Key Dates, and Horoscope Insights: Gemin...my Pandit
Explore the fascinating world of the Gemini Zodiac Sign. Discover the unique personality traits, key dates, and horoscope insights of Gemini individuals. Learn how their sociable, communicative nature and boundless curiosity make them the dynamic explorers of the zodiac. Dive into the duality of the Gemini sign and understand their intellectual and adventurous spirit.
B2B payments are rapidly changing. Find out the 5 key questions you need to be asking yourself to be sure you are mastering B2B payments today. Learn more at www.BlueSnap.com.
Storytelling is an incredibly valuable tool to share data and information. To get the most impact from stories there are a number of key ingredients. These are based on science and human nature. Using these elements in a story you can deliver information impactfully, ensure action and drive change.
How are Lilac French Bulldogs Beauty Charming the World and Capturing Hearts....Lacey Max
“After being the most listed dog breed in the United States for 31
years in a row, the Labrador Retriever has dropped to second place
in the American Kennel Club's annual survey of the country's most
popular canines. The French Bulldog is the new top dog in the
United States as of 2022. The stylish puppy has ascended the
rankings in rapid time despite having health concerns and limited
color choices.”
Company Valuation webinar series - Tuesday, 4 June 2024FelixPerez547899
This session provided an update as to the latest valuation data in the UK and then delved into a discussion on the upcoming election and the impacts on valuation. We finished, as always with a Q&A
Company Valuation webinar series - Tuesday, 4 June 2024
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Editor's Notes
Final year students and graduates need to be thinking about their career now, know yourself and set direction For some in the audience their situation could be – PM grad with no experience or PM grad with a little experience or PM graduate with a lot of project delivery experience who have gone back to university as a mature student. Whatever their situation, a personal stock take should be carried out so they can answer the questions, “Who am I? What do I want to achieve? And Why should someone employ me?” Thinking about why they want to be a PM, helps them to think through exactly what they’re trying to achieve when they finish uni, it will also be an interview question at some point in their lives, so they need to give it thought and rehearse it! Do they know what makes a great project manager? Understanding this helps them think about what employers are actually looking for in a new employee PM and what they need to do to come across as having the right stuff. Reading and researching the project management field helps them to understand exactly what makes a great PM (there will also be links on the webpage to help them research) Now is the time to start thinking about the sectors and domains that interest them, it’s not about narrowing it down to say IT or corporate business but more about getting them to research and understand how diverse the project management marketplace actually is. You don’t know what you don’t know etc. This is also about understanding that PMs don’t have to be pigeonholed in a certain sector so early in their careers but equally it’s about planning their careers rather than just waiting for opportunities to fall on their lap (which ain’t going to happen) PM roles in the marketplace, straight from graduation it’s likely that they’re not going to go straight in at PM level. Understand what other roles exist in programme and project management and think about which will be a good first step in the stepping stone to a career as a PM. (We will have good links to this on our webpage) Keeping up to date with the PM profession – do they get involved with their professional group APM? They have events for students (Aspire?) and the opportunity to meet other PM students. Learning from their competitors (i.e., other graduates graduating at the same time as them with the same degree) and finding out what other graduates are doing will help them in forming their own plan of action. Asking themselves the question – so what do you bring to the table? There’s a lot to go into here but it leads to the next slide which is all about Experience. Here at Arras we see this as THE most important thing a graduate can focus on. They have the degree, so what? There are hundreds like them, how do they stand out from their competitors
Start thinking about how to gain experience NOW – don’t wait until you graduate Experience is the top thing employers are looking for in their graduate PM’s Qualifications and degrees are a great tick in the box but experience is what you need to get a foot in the door Some ideas to start gaining the experience NOW whilst in the final year Look at your own circle of friends and family – any interest group opportunities to get involved in, community groups, planning a friend/family event, building a website for a hobby group etc. Ask family members if there is anything you can get involved with that gives you an opportunity to plan and deliver a piece of work/project. Opportunities exist for voluntary PM’s – look at the voluntary opportunities that are available, unpaid or expenses paid, gaining real world PM experience Any opportunities at the university? – often departments within the university will have part-time roles available for current students, how can these opportunities be maximised Part-time jobs whilst at university – gaining employment, any employment, will help develop on-the-job skills and more importantly the softer skills like interpersonal, communication, teamwork etc. Employers expect graduates to have some works experience of some kind We will have more details about how to go about doing the above on the website Start making plans for when you graduate Don’t put it off and keep putting off because your competitors (i.e., other graduates) won’t be sitting back and waiting Research and understand what exactly is happening in the world of projects. Which organisation’s are launching or delivering projects at the moment, what type of PMs are in demand (check out the job boards), understand the market rates for graduate / junior posts, subscribe to newsletters, blogs, forums etc all focused on PM Don’t wait until graduation to update your CV, start thinking about how you can present a project management focused CV on the experience, skills, capability, education, and training you already have (we have a CV template on the webpage for them to use) Your project portfolio in this context is about having all your project management related stories ready for an interview or introduction. For example, are you ready with a answer that shows your capabilities to plan a project from scratch – which tools / methods did you use? How did you work with your team?. One good way to think about your portfolio is to research project management interview questions (we have some of those on the website too). You will be asked some of these questions in an interview (regardless of how experienced you perceive yourself to be) therefore thinking about this now allows yourself to practice well in advance of any interviews. This building up of a portfolio also allows you to better understand who you are, what you’re capable of and what you’re bringing to the table
You have the degree, it’s now time to move on and compliment it with real life hands on experience and additional skills gained through being on the job Gaining a PM role is extremely difficult with limited experience. Many employers believe that a good PM must have been there and done it numerous times, so expectation setting with graduates is crucial. We don’t want to be negative, but it has to be stressed that its highly unlikely that they will gain a PM role straight from university with limited experience But what they can do is look for positions within the project management field, for example, project planner, project controller, programme office etc. In fact any role which allows them to work directly with a project manager and project team. The project management marketplace is vast, it covers all industries and all business functions (i.e., Marketing, HR, Finance etc) and terminology of job roles/titles does differ, so it’s crucial that they research to avoid missing out on opportunities Many people who are project managers today, accidently fell into this profession, through starting out as something else earlier in their careers. What the graduates need to do is try to engineer this accidently falling into project management. Being in the right place at the right time, i.e., working within a project team, using the PM as a mentor or coach, keeping their eyes and ears open for the right opportunity to take them up to the next stage on their career ladder. It’s not easy to do and requires proactivity and often patience. Which leads to the final point, many employers are still used to looking for skilled and experienced hands on PM who have gained training and education later in their careers i.e., they’ve taken accreditations like PRINCE2, MSP etc. What we’re seeing now that there are MSc in Project Management degrees available, and talk of project management as a profession (or emerging profession), is the opposite way around, training and education first and then skills/experience second. This is a big change – and one which hasn’t necessarily affected employing organisations views when recruiting PMs….yet!