career development presentation - 11 feb 2011 - mentoring best practice

Warwick Business School

CAREER SUPPORT & DEVELOPMENT

WBS PERSONAL CAREER DEVELOPMENT TEAM &WBS MENTORING PROGRAMME

Don Barratt & Sarah JacksonFeb 11th 2011


Some of the skills you will need

• Up to date knowledge of the current market Permanent Interim Establishing a business

• CV & covering letter preparation

• How to Job search• Networking

• Direct applications (business and recruiter)

• Recruiters• On-line• Face to face Interview

techniques• Telephone Interview

techniques• Employer selection

BUT: IT ISN’T A SCIENCE!!!


There are different requirements for:

• Newly Graduated• MBA• Career moves

Voluntary Involuntary

• Career changes• Private, Public and Third Sectors


It always helps to have a plan!

Where I want to be 10-20 years time

Where I am now

Plot the path

PULL FROM THE FUTURE – DON’T PUSH FROM THE PRESENT

Warwick Business School12 April 2023


WHERE TO START?


You

• Self Assessment• Strengths & Achievements• What do I have to offer?

• Values• Goals• Fit

• Career Plan• USP• Assessment

Methods- CV, Cover Letters- Interviews- Assessment

Centres

• Market • Research• Routes to

Success

• Campaign• Networks• Roadblocks• Back-up

• Offer• First 90 Days• Contribution• Moving On

ACCORD MODEL ©


Realise 2


Career Leader


Career/Future Plan

Goals and aspirations:Where have you come from?

Preferences/values/constraints

Short Term Mid Term (2-5 yrs) Long Term >5yrs

Knowledge, experience, strengths, achievements

Gap Analysis

Action Plan

Professional

Personal

© Emma Ford March 2009


Do you want to: change career? get promoted? find a career that fits with your values and lifestyle? identify the best job search strategies? develop techniques to deal with politics in the

workplace? know how to market yourself successfully? transform your leadership style? become more influential, confident and raise your

game?


Careers+

Free career consultations Free career planning & on-boarding workshops Executive coaching Webinars accessible from anywhere in the world Face to face workshops Self assessment tests Free online resources


Careers+ courses available-face to face or webinars

Successful Networking & Marketing YourselfThe “8:45 club”-managing your personal brandManaging Your CareerSustainable LeadershipNavigating Organisational PoliticsEnhancing Interpersonal EffectivenessPresentation SkillsChanging Sector/ Changing Function, Tele-seminarSector SpecialistsEmployer Engagement Presentations


Online Resources-WBS Careers

• Part-time MBA Student User Guide (e-mailed & accessed via resource library)


Online Resources-WBS Careers An integrated web based Career Management Platform

Extensive integrated functionality, allowing you to:

post and amend your CVsearch, view & apply for job opportunitiesview latest targeted career announcementsaccess an online resource libraryperform and record mock interviews 24/7sign-up for targeted employer presentations (where

appropriate)

Portal access other online career resources


To supplement this, or if it does not address your needs:

Use the Mentoring Tool Kit and steering committee contacts


Some Tips…

• CV / Covering Letter• How to find a job• Networking• Direct approaches• Interview techniques (F2F and Telephone)• Employer selection techniques


CV / Covering Letter

• Keep it simple20 seconds to make impression•Keep it easy to readBullet points•Clear & concise representation•No more than 2 pages•Covering letterRe-iterate the match of job criteria with your

skills/experienceDO NOT include details of remuneration UNLESS

essential


How to find a job

• Networking• Direct Approaches• On-line resources• Recruiters• Newspapers/trade papers• Previous employers

Help and advice, not “Do you have a job for me?”


Networking

• How does it work?• What is it?• Goal determination• Source of contacts• Previous employers• Who should you contact?• Networking websitesLinkedIn


Direct approaches

• Specific roleMatch criteria in CV & letter – or don’t apply!• Non-specific role Do your homework

What challenges/opportunities does company face?

Who should you send details to?Review website for news/business

wins/acquisitions, etcReview other sources of informationWho should you contact?What can you offer?


Telephone interview techniques

• Stand up• Ensure correct person at the other end• Prepare list of points to retain focus• Ensure time is convenient with youArrange suitable time if not – not in railway station or

supermarket!•Tone, pitch and speed•Remember to get contact details & pass on own•Personalise Voicemail


Face to face interview techniques

• Research!• Body languageFirm handshakeEye contact•Listen to questions & answer succinctly•Prepare list of own questions•Ask about process/next steps•Leverage recruiter’s insightsReason for roleInterviewer backgroundKey skills/experience sought


Some selection techniques used by employers

• Assessment centres• Multiple interviewersMore informal•Panel interviewMore formal•Psychometric testing•Always ask for feedback & next steps (what good and

what not so good)


Choosing to learn from life

Observe

Reflect

DiscussPlan

Accountable

Act

Event

Reflecting on life’s

experiences

Life’s JourneyX


Working Together


Questions ?


Don BarrattE-mail: [email protected] Mobile: 07798 654 612

Sarah JacksonE-mail: [email protected]: 02476 524120Mobile: 07801 303641

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career development presentation - 11 feb 2011 - mentoring best practice

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