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

2. 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) *

3. 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

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

5. 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

6. 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)

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

8. INTERVIEW SUCCESS TIPS
Preparation is Key for Success
Information about the organization
Information about the Job Role
Key Competencies for the role (
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?

9. 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

10. 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!

11. CONTACT JIMI TEWE
@jimitewe C004B6884 (BBM Channel) Jimi Tewe