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HOW TO GET THAT JOB
Sesewa Training School
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o I am passionate about developing people through learning and mentoring with a focus on human resources management.
o Currently Lead, HR & Admin at FleetPartners Leasing Limited. o Started career in consulting and has garnered experience working
with top management consultants in Nigeria. o Considered by many as one of the brightest young HR Professionals in Nigeria, with a global perspective in view.
o Student campus ambassador for the Unilever Brand, and has won several leadership excellence awards.
o Samuel has spoken to thousands of graduates and undergraduates on career and personal development related topics which has
inspired and motivated many to live purposeful lives. o Samuel is playful, an Arsenal fan, a lover of God and books.
Hello!
SAMUEL AKINLOTAN
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Where we are:
• Youth unemployment rate – 24%
• Over 20,000 people disengaged in 2016
• Defined and widening talent gap
**National Bureau of Statistics (Q2, 2016)
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The type of work we do and how we do it is
constantly changing – VUCA world.
It is becoming increasingly important to be able to manage your own career in this changing world of
work.
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o The Business: YOU
o 7 Habits of Highly Effective Jobseekers
o Case study: Getting HR on
your side
Content
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The Business: YOU
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The best jobs are obtained by
those who plan, get themselves organised and
then act.
It takes time and practice-
GETTING A JOB IS A JOB.
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Step up to stand out
The secret to standing out is to be the unique
and authentic you;
• in person, • on paper, • and online.
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o Soar with your strengths
o Weaken your weaknesses
o Tap into your values
o Pursue your passions
o Define your purpose
o Articulate your accomplishments
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Know what you want
Successful job searches do not happen by
Accident.
• Profession (People, Position, Place)
• Company (Top 20)
• Industry (Top 5)
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You will get what you bargain for.
If you don’t know your
value, you will never get what you are worth.
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Get Social
• Attend industry events
• Ask friends for job leads
• Follow and interact on social media
• Follow and interact with the people in the company you’d like to be part of.
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Stay Engaged
• Volunteer/conferences
• Intern
• Short – term training
• Freelance/part – time work
• Associations/ certifications
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CV Critique
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Why CVs get trashed
• Location
• Function
• Level & Experience
• Education
• Errors: spelling, grammar
• Format, CAPS, irrelevant information, abbreviation
• Superlatives
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CV & Resume
• Tailor your resume
• Chronological format
• Personal Statement: career goals and
objective
• Highlight accomplishments
• Structured
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The Interview
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“So many people out there have no idea what they want to do for a living,
but they think that by going on job interviews they’ll magically figure it out. If you’re not sure, that message
comes out loud and clear in the interview”.
– Todd Bermont
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Interview
Preparation: you, the job, the company, the industry
Appearance
First Impression: invite, courtesy, entrance
The Chat
Follow – up
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Common Interview Questions
• Tell me about yourself?
• What is your greatest strength?
• Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
• Why are you interested in working for this company/why do you want this job?
• Why should I hire you?
• What is the biggest mistake you’ve made?
• What is your greatest accomplishment?
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Universal hiring rule:
• Candidate value > Cost
• You must be LIKED to be hired…not necessarily the most qualified.
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“I had a job interview at an insurance company once and the lady said ‘Where do you see yourself in five
years?’ and I said ‘Celebrating the fifth year anniversary of you asking me this
question”
– Mitch Hedberg
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7 Habits of Highly effective Jobseekers
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Personal Development
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Positioning
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Business Awareness
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Preparation & Practice
• If I had 6 hours to chop down a tree, I'd spend
the first 4 hours sharpening the axe.
– Abraham Lincoln
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Personal Branding
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Positive Mental Attitude
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Live Well
• Eat well
• Get a lot of exercise
• Rest when you need to rest
• Have hobbies
• Get together with friends often and regularly spend
time with your family
If you take care of yourself, the good things will follow
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• Performing a successful job search can bring in a lot of pressure, but end of the day, it’s still just a job
• It is important to remember that it does not take precedence over things that really matter: a
healthy body, people who love you, and a life to live to the fullest
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Case study:
Getting HR on your side
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• New Behaviours
• Artificial Intelligence
• Superstructured Organisations
• New Media
• Globally Connected World
• Smarter Generation
Shapers of the Future Workplace
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So what are the skills you should be working on today to ensure you have a place in
the future of work?
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• Creativity
• Critical Thinking
• Complex Problem Solving
• People Management (Social & Collaboration)
• Cross-Cultural Competency
• Emotional Intelligence
• Cognitive Flexibility
• Service Orientation
• Negotiation
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Wilma Rudolph
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@SamAkinlotan @samakinlotan Samuel Akinlotan Samuel Akinlotan