1. THE CORPORATE JOB: POSITIONING & MARKETING YOURSELF Suraj Oyewale, ACA, ACIT Founder, JarusHub Career Academy (www.jarushub.com) Circle of Hands Workshop – 12.12.15

2. 1 – WETTING THE GROUND 2 – CV & JOB HUNTING 3 – NETWORKING 4 – KNOW THE INDUSTRIES 5 – INTERVIEW JARUSHUB CAREER ACADEMY2

3. WHEN DO YOU START? WHAT DO YOU DO? JARUSHUB CAREER ACADEMY3

4. AS EARLY AS SECONDARY SCHOOL Know your strength Avoid peer influence Choose your course wisely But it’s never too late… JARUSHUB CAREER ACADEMY4

5. At the University Target good grade Develop your communication skills Engage in voluntary activities Read profiles of successful people in your profession Be versatile Read relevant websites and journals Build contacts Enrol for relevant professional exams JARUSHUB CAREER ACADEMY5

6. Before or During NYSC Start practicing job tests Draw up your CV and circulate Subscribe to and read relevant career websites (JarusHub, The Muse, Glassdoor blog etc) Start professional exams Surf job sites Network JARUSHUB CAREER ACADEMY6

7. A CV is a summary of life history It is a latin phrase meaning “course of life” Compared to Resume, a CV is a little longer & contains more info. Usage also differ across countries Graduate CV should not be more than 2 pages JARUSHUB CAREER ACADEMY7

8. CRITICAL  Name, address, phone, email  Personal Information  Education & Qualifications  Work experience (if any)  Leadership activities  Awards, Honours & Recognitions (if any) NICE TO INCLUDE  Professional Association membership  Written works & project JARUSHUB CAREER ACADEMY8

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10. What is networking? Networking and job hunting What networking is not Qualities of a good networker Networking tools JARUSHUB CAREER ACADEMY10

11. Use of contacts, formal or informal, to benefit Process of intentionally meeting people, making contacts, and forming relationships in hopes of gaining access to such business-related benefits as career advice, job leads, business referrals, useful information and ideas, and emotional support. JARUSHUB CAREER ACADEMY11

12. Usually serves as bridge between job information & job seeker Headhunting & poaching. Not all jobs are advertised. JARUSHUB CAREER ACADEMY12

13. Abuse of connection is not networking. Denial of qualified person job Note from senator without passing through process Waiver despite poor performance in selection process. JARUSHUB CAREER ACADEMY13

14. Sociability Friendliness & likeability Humility Relationship management JARUSHUB CAREER ACADEMY14

15. School associations Social organizations & events Religious organizations Random meetings – airports, offices, Social Media – Facebook, twitter, Nairaland Cold emailing JARUSHUB CAREER ACADEMY 15

16. Follow up but don’t be a nuisance Monitor news about the companies of people in your network Ultimately … Networking aids the prepared Networking is only a bonus, it doesn’t mean you can’t get job or advance your career without it 16

17. You’re a jobless graduate from Ihiala, Anambra State. You know that Ihiala is blessed with many important indigenes who are based in Lagos, among whom is Dr. Emma Okongwu, the CEO of Cadbury. You were reading newspaper one day and saw an advert by Ihiala Progressive Union (IPU) for the annual convention of the Lagos Branch of the Association, scheduled for next week Sunday. The notification advert, which carried the email and phone number of the signatory, was signed by Dr. Okongwu, who is the President of the Lagos Branch of IPU. Dr. Okongwu is also the Chairman of Consumer Goods Manufacturers Association of Nigeria. Identify the networking opportunities in this case and discuss how you would approach it. What action, if taken, crosses the border of networking? 17

18. Join IPU if you have not joined Attend their meetings Be active in meetings. Give thoughtful contributions. Contest for positions if possible Send polite email to Dr. Okongwu. You may attach your CV Ask him to help circulate within his network Emphasize invitation for selection process (not being handed job) If he doesn’t respond, remind him with polite sms few days or weeks after. Send the sms on a Sunday evening 18

19. Good afternoon Sir, My name is Tochukwu Richard, a fresh graduate of Accounting from UNN and currently writing my ICAN exams. I am an indigene of Ihiala and was at the last meeting of IPU, which you chaired. I was greatly impressed by the way you and other IPU excos coordinated the event, and wish to one day also contribute this immensely to the progress of Ihiala. I finished university last year and just rounded up my NYSC. I graduated with a 2.1 and think I have a decent CV. I will appreciate if you could recommend me for invitation for job test in your company, or help circulate the CV within your network. I have attached my CV. Many thanks sir. Richard Tochukwu 08061198625 19

20. OIL & GAS CONSULTING INVESTMENT BANKING COMMERCIAL BANKING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES PUBLIC SECTOR JARUSHUB CAREER ACADEMY20

21. Divisions (Upstream, midstream, downstream, servicing) Characteristics (Volatile, high pay, competitive) Recruitment outlook/requirements (Varies, largely merit- driven) Important skills (Big 4 experience, IOC experience) Other things to know (There are more than 100 oil companies) JARUSHUB CAREER ACADEMY21

22. Divisions (Corporate Finance, Asset Management etc) Characteristics (High pay, exposure) Recruitment outlook/requirements (Professional qualifications) Important skills (Great communication skills, analytical) Other things to know (Local & international) JARUSHUB CAREER ACADEMY22

23. Divisions (Management consulting, technology consulting etc) Characteristics (Average pay, exposure) Recruitment outlook (Largely merit-driven,2.1) Important skills (versatility, analytical-mindedness, communications skills) Other things to know (Polishes you) JARUSHUB CAREER ACADEMY23

24. Divisions (Ministries, Departments, Parastatals, Agencies) Characteristics (Little emphasis on grade) Recruitment outlook (Not so bad as portrayed) Other things to know (Professionalism improving) JARUSHUB CAREER ACADEMY24

25. Divisions (Operations, Marketing, etc) Characteristics (One of the largest absorber of labour) Recruitment outlook (2.2, HND) Other things to know (Volatile) JARUSHUB CAREER ACADEMY25

26. Divisions (Audit, Taxation, Advisory) Characteristics (Merit driven, course-neutral) Recruitment outlook/requirements (2.1 in any course) Important skills (Analytical-mindedness, communication skills) Other things to know (Smartness, increase in “market value”, exposure) JARUSHUB CAREER ACADEMY26

27. Things to do before going for an interview Important skills that aid interview performance Common Interview Questions & Answers Other things to note on Interviews Assessment Centers Practical session (Mock interview) JARUSHUB CAREER ACADEMY27

28. Read about the company Speak with someone that works in the company or industry Find about your prospective interviewers (LinkedIn, Google, Facebook etc) Check your CV to anticipate questions Read about the industry Work on your mindset Rehearse/Do mock interview JARUSHUB CAREER ACADEMY28

29. Good communication Versatility Awareness of industry trends Ability to think on the spot Composure & consistency JARUSHUB CAREER ACADEMY29

30. TELL ME ABOUT YOURSELF/CAN WE MEET YOU?/ WHO IS MR XYZ? Just summarise your CV, your academic qualifications, work experience (if any), feats and recognition etc Be brief. WHAT DO YOU KNOW ABOUT OUR COMPANY? You must have researched the company and be familiar with their history, products, philosophy, market share, but don’t cram. Don’t quote facts you’re not sure of, rather, be generic, if not sure of exact fact. JARUSHUB CAREER ACADEMY30

31. WHY DO YOU WANT TO WORK FOR US? Know one thing that stands the company out Look at its potentials or strengths WHY SHOULD I HIRE YOU? “I have been involved in a number of engagements in the past, and have never failed, I don’t think your company will be different” WHAT ARE YOUR STRENGHTS & WEAKNESSES ? Be honest with your strength, identify them. Make your weakness tolerable and say you’re working on it JARUSHUB CAREER ACADEMY31

32. WHY DO YOU WANT TO LEAVE YOUR CURRENT EMPLOYER? Study the two companies (current and the one interviewing you), and look for the strength of the one you’re interviewing with over the current Never badmouth your current employer WHY PAY DO YOU EXPECT? For entry level, tell them they have a structure and you believe you will be fairly remunerated. If pressed further, give a range, based on research JARUSHUB CAREER ACADEMY32

33. DO YOU HAVE ANY QUESTION FOR US? Prepare your question in advance But you may change it if in the course of the interview, something more interesting came up Explore their psychology by asking positive or corrective questions. JARUSHUB CAREER ACADEMY33

34. You may likely be nervous at start. Everyone experiences it. There will be at least one shock question. How you handle it matters. Interview can be subjective. Generally, preparation helps. JARUSHUB CAREER ACADEMY34

35. It’s a combination of different assessment tools (Group Discussion, Role Play, Data Interpretation, Presentation and Panel Interview) It’s usually a full day affair It seeks to assess your performance on the job in mock session Companies that use it include Shell, NLNG, KPMG, Oando etc Generally, preparation helps. JARUSHUB CAREER ACADEMY35

36. Get special skills Get special qualifications Consider Masters Target public sector Never look down any experience JARUSHUB CAREER ACADEMY36

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38. ESE. NAGODE. ODUNMA JARUSHUB CAREER ACADEMY38