Get the Edge - Christ Church Grammar School · Why do I need the ‘Edge’? • Assured Entry...
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Get the Edge
Tips for beyond school
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• What is the ‘Edge’? • Why do I need the ‘Edge’? • How do I get the ‘Edge’?
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What is the ‘Edge’? Desirable Extras – Value Adding
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Why do I need the ‘Edge’?
• Assured Entry courses • WA and Interstate residential colleges • Scholarships • Overseas Universities • University Applications
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• Gap Year Programs
And most importantly …….Work
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Example
Candidate one – has completed a 3 years Commerce degree at university and has achieved good marks.
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• Candidate two - has also completed a 3 year Commerce degree, grades not as good as C1 but they have been involved in extra things – been captain of a club, travelled around the world, been on a student exchange program, done some volunteering
candidate two is far more attractive to an employer.
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How do I get the ‘Edge’?
Start now….Develop your skills
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skills Communica-on
Ini-a-ve
Leadership
Entrepreneurial Teamwork
Problem Solving
Organisa-on
Technical
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How to develop your skills:
• Debating, Public Speaking and Drama • Sport • Proactive in class discussions • Work experience/paid work • Do something for your community • Work experience/Paid/Volunteer
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• Get involved in Service Activities • Get involved in School and House Activities • Gap Year Programs • General awareness of issues in the community • Being involved in Math/Science Olympiads • University programs for students
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Keep a record so you are ready to go!
• Resume • Portfolio
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Good Luck!
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Don’t rely on school yard myths…seek the truth! • Making decisions • University applications • Scholarships • Gap Year Programs • Resume writing • Interview skills
Good Luck
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Interview Skills
Required for: • Assured Entry to Med and Dentistry • Applying to Notre Dame • WA and Interstate Residential Colleges • Some Scholarships • Overseas Universities • The real world – Work!
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Knowledge and Experience beyond the Curriculum Required for: • Making decisions about post school options • Scholarship applications and interviews • University applications – Overseas • Work
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Why is it important?
• Good cultural fit is associated with many positive outcomes. A study by Kristof-Brown (2005) reported that employees who fit well with their organisation, colleagues and supervisors:
• - had greater job satisfaction; • - identified more with their company; • - were more likely to remain with their organisation; • - were more committed; • - showed superior job performance.
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3 Areas of Focus
• Interview Skills • Demonstrating Leadership • Knowledge and Experience beyond the
curriculum
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Demonstrating Leadership
Required for: • Scholarships • Residential Colleges • Overseas universities • Work • Career progession