YES ALUMNI WEBINAR A CAREER DEVELOPMENT SESSION JIMI TEWE Career Success Catalyst Lagos, Nigeria

DEMOGRAPHIC REALITIES Over 7 Billion People on earth Youth constitute about 18 percent of the world’s population* The reality of a ‘Global Village’ is making Youth employment more of a challenge as it has increased the competition for available opportunities among youth With many graduates from tertiary institutions across the world, recruiters are faced with many prospective candidates with little that differentiates them from others The key to being employed therefore strongly lies in your competitive advantage (your differentiator) * http://www.advocatesforyouth.org/publications/publications-a-z/455-youth-and-the-state-of-the-world

COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE Your Competitive Advantage: Distinguishes you from every other applicant for a job role Is the reason why the recruiter will want to meet with you Is what positions you as a problem solver and not a job seeker

COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE Cognitive Abilities Acquired Skills (Technical & Soft) Knowledge Base Personality Type Relevant Work Experience Education (Relevance & Class of Degree)

CRAFTING YOUR CV A CV is a well packaged document that showcases and sells your competitive advantage The key things to keep in mind: Do not TELL with your CV, SELL Ensure that you do not leave out any important thing that can give you an advantage Use ‘business language’ in writing your CV

CV TIPS Each CV sent out in response to a vacancy must be written to appeal to the specific role being resourced The order in your CV should be based on your strongest advantage for getting the job Do not discount unstructured work experience. Package it! Make sure you obey the 7 C’s of Communication (Clear, Concise, Concrete, Correct, Coherent, Complete, Courteous)

BASIC CV SECTIONS Career Objective Work Experience Education Skills Leadership Experience Hobbies Personal Details References

INTERVIEW SUCCESS TIPS Preparation is Key for Success Information about the organization Information about the Job Role Key Competencies for the role (http://www.onetonline.org/) Arrive on time & well dressed Be ready with answers for basic questions such as: Tell me about yourself? Why should we hire you and not others being interviewed? What value would you like to add to our organization?

INTERVIEW SUCCESS TIPS Prepare appropriately for Tests (Cognitive Abilities) Prepare for Assessment Centers: Group Work Case Studies Presentation Skills Social Skills When you do not know the answer to a question, acknowledge it and ask if you can make an attempt Nervousness can be overcome easily

PARTING THOUGHTS You MUST become convinced that there is an organization out there that needs you Self Confidence is key for Success Self Confidence is a product of Self Awareness which is based on Self Discovery In addition to the Knowledge & Skills you bring to the table, you MUST possess the right Attitude In spite of the huge world population, there is no one like you. It means YOU matter to this World. You are a Solution to your Generation!

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