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In this first step of our Talentsquare's 'Expedition Roadmap To Getting The Job You Want', we help you focus on finding out what your true drivers and aspirations are.
Transcript of Expedition roadmap to getting the job you want step 1 - understanding yourself
Understanding Yourself
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Understanding Yourself
DefiningYour Destination
Defining Your ‘Unique Selling Proposition’
Managing The Moments Of Truth
Standing Out From The Crowd
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Expedition Roadmap To Getting The Job You WantStep by Step to Your Destination
Getting the job you want requires careful consideration and intense effort.
TALENTSQUARE provides a simple 5 step process , from ‘finding out’ to ‘getting’ the job you want.
STEP 1
Expedition Roadmap To Getting The Job You WantStep by Step to Your Destination
Understanding Yourself
DefiningYour Destination
Defining Your ‘Unique Selling Proposition’
Managing The Moments Of Truth
Standing Out From The Crowd
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It all starts by…
Understanding Yourself
First of all, find your rock, take a deep breath, and reflect: What Is Your Essence?
What are your strengths?
What are your pitfalls? What gives you energy?
What are your values?
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Think about your strengths first. You will be most successful if you focus on nurturing your strengths
Spot your strengths by asking yourself…• I realize my best results by
doing …• I typically get recognized
for...•The things I prefer to do
are...• I engage in a specific
activity when …•When I am successful it is
because of …• I get excited about...• I am an expert in ….•When I evaluate myself, I
feel comfortable with …•The things I learn the
fastest are …
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Be weary about your pitfalls. Recognize and contain them so they don’t hold you back
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• I feel insecure about...• I try to make sure people can’t see that I...• I typically need some support when ...• I loose my energy when...• I am vulnerable if...
Think…• I typically avoid...• I have trouble doing...•Sometimes I get negative feedback on...• I have trouble learning things like...
What are your values?What do you find truly important? What are your drivers? Is it... Status Power Mental rewardsAutonomy Expertise Creativity Security Affiliation Search for meaning ...
Values are personal preferences, they reflects what you deem right and wrong or what “ought” to be. Values are traits or qualities that
you consider worthwhile; they represent your highest priorities and deeply held driving forces. Values evolve over time as you
absorb influences and experience things firsthand
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What about your energy? • I feel at my best when...•The things I would like to do
most are...•When working with other
people, I feel best when...• If time and money did not
matter, my dream in life is...• I have most respect for
people who...• I am feel most proud when...
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Can you recognize your reflection? Do you know what makes you tick? 1
Now, let’s see if you can define your destination…
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Compiled & written by Pieterjan Kempynck. Pieterjan graduated as Master in Clinical Psychology and is Managing Director of TalentSquare. He has over 20 years experience in human resources and talent management. Pieterjan took part in several polar expeditions.
All pictures courtesy and copyright Laurent Dick at www.laurentdick.com
Pictures taken during the Antarctic Sailing Expedition 2007/2008. More info on www.circles.cc
October 2011.
