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Employability for the Future
Employer, Student & Academic Perspectives
An Employer’s View - SIG plcJohn Hornby
Ann Lyon
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Outline of presentation
What is SIG? How do graduates apply? What do we expect from Graduates? What is needed to develop in the
organisation? Summary Questions
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John Hornby
Training and Development Manager Specialise in Management and Graduate
Development across the SIG Group
Ann Lyon
HR Manager Previous experience in Graduate Recruitment and
Management Development
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What is SIG plc?
SIG plc is the leading international specialist supplier to the construction, building and industrial markets.
The Group has four core business sectors:
– Insulation– Roofing– Commercial Interiors and – Specialist Construction & Safety Products
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Quick referenceKey facts
Active in 10 countries 12,000 + Employees Trades from over 700 locations in Europe Turnover in 2007 £2.45b Underlying profit before tax £139m Over 50 acquisitions during the last 3 years
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Graduate Job Applications
Completion of application form/CV Contact with the company
Research & Prepare Get some work experience Reflect on employability skills
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What do companies want of Graduates?
Company competency profiles –
most businesses looking for a combination of:
good technical skills strong interpersonal
skills ability to learn
Personal Perspective – do you fit in with:
culture of the company personality of the
people?
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Our Perceptions of businesses
Sir Alan Sugar - aggressive and uncompromising– what about his advisors – Margaret Mountford and Nick Hewer
Oxfam– Charity shops– Aid to Africa? – ethics – spent $5m
Tesco - ethics– 4th biggest retailer in the world– Check out operative
Mitsubishi – size and diversity– 2nd world war fighter– Cars – Build ships – sell insurance
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Could you fit in with and work for
–Links to environment–More delivery vehicles than
Morrisons–Diversity –
•People•Windows to Air Conditioning•Insulation to roofing tiles•Flooring to ceiling tiles
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What do we expect from Graduates?
Competencies and experience Formal education Degree result – 2:2 and
above Specialist area for some
roles Languages Combined honours? Maths and English ability Diversity of business
knowledge Work experience
Personal attributes A personality Ability to integrate Deal with people of all
levels/backgrounds Initiative Self discipline Drive Ability to identify problems Influence and challenge other
people Manage themselves Want to learn
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What does the future hold?
People’s lives becoming more organised
An ABC of reorganisation would start with automation
A blurring of boundaries within organisations
Collaborative networks more commonplace
Dis-aggregation & re-aggregation of organisations proceeded apace
Elimination of management layers may be approaching limit
Flexibility increasingly highly prized by organisations
(‘Going Global, key questions for the 21st century’, Moynagh & Worsley)
Responsiveness to change Flexible & adaptable Open to learning Highly effective communication &
networking Able to work within different cultures Use of technology Language skills (language plus a
vocational skill will be at a premium in the future)
Continually learning and adapting Confidence and humility Self awareness
– Understand own strengths and weaknesses– Work with and around those– Honesty
Perseverance Able to influence others – at all levels
– Manage up and down– Empathise with others– Be in command when needed
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Questions?
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Final thought on Employability
Company competency profiles – most people looking for a combination of good
technical skills with strong interpersonal skills & ability to learn
Personal Perspective – do you fit in with the culture of the company and
the personality of the people?