You. Louise Stansfield Senior Lecturer Helsinki Metropolia University of Applied Sciences Metropolia Business School

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1 You and your competitive CV Louise Stansfield Senior Lecturer Helsinki Metropolia University of Applied Sciences Metropolia Business School

2 Start a CAREER FOLDER Think digitally Think keywords Think strengths Think skills and competencies Text blocks Back-up!

3 CV Good cover letter Interview References Good CV Prove, give evidence Confirm

4 The CV is passport to the interview

5 In a time when there are far more graduates than top class graduate jobs, standing out from the crowd is vital.

6 How long does an employer spend reading a CV? 30 seconds

7 You don t need a good CV, you need a great CV!

8 The Elevator Pitch CV

9 What is an elevator pitch? The 2 minute presentation The CBC's business reality series, Dragons' Den, is where contestants pitch their business ideas to 5 multimillionaire investors in an effort to acquire the funding they need to make their business come to life. The way to suceed is to master the "elevator pitch." Mentor Capitalist Sean wise explains how Mentor Capitalist, Sean wise explains how. Elevator pitch

10 The Elevator Pitch CV The Elevator Pitch prioritises who you are and how you work, the qualities that you are employed for, rather than what you did and where you worked, your past, which is the emphasis of a traditional CV. The Elevator Pitch shifts the focus from your perspective to the employer s perspective and from the past to the future.

11 The most important question your next employer has What do you offer me?

12 If you dont understand yourself, how can you market yourself? the OAAR Analysis (Objective, Analysis, Action, Result) model where you pick up instances from your personal or professional life

13 Who are you? Where do you want to go in life? What are your goals in the next 5 years? What are your job targets?

14 Look to the future 5 years NOW

15 Skills analysis SWOT SAKE of your career Competency chart Quizzes

16 Personal Private Social Professional Development e Group

17 Employers now are focused very much on competencies as a way of deciding who to employ. You need to bring your competencies You need to bring your competencies to the forefront.

18 Using learning outcomes / course objectives Objectives: By the end of the course, students will: - understand the essential principles of business communication - be able to produce accurate, clear and well-written business messages, especially and basic letters - be able to adapt style and tone according to the various communication patterns, channels and styles used in companies and real-life situations - know how to structure and deliver effective audience-centred business presentations. s

19 Using learning outcomes Skill Area Oral Communication skills in English Learning Outcome I am able to give clear and accurate information, using appropriate language and style and avoiding misunderstanding. di Evidence how can you support this statement you have made about yourself? Presentation Skills Written Communication Teamwork present ideas and information clearly and Logically using appropriate technology. construct and deliver a clear and logical presentation in English to a group audience. write well constructed, well presented business messages, essays, reports, s and letters for different audiences in English. contribute constructively to the success of a team.

20 Example competency definition Adaptability Definition: Adapting in order to work effectively in ambiguous or changing situations, and with diverse individuals and groups Scale progressions: more proactive, greater ambiguity/change Level 1 Recognises the need to adapt Expresses willingness to do things differently Understands and recognises the value of other points of view and ways of doing things Displays a positive attitude in the face of ambiguity Level 2 Adapts to the situation Changes own behaviour or approach to suit the situation Flexibly applies rules or procedures, while remaining guided by the organisation s values Adapts behaviour to perform effectively under changing or unclear conditions Level 3 Adapts to widely varied needs Adapts to new ideas and initiatives acroos a wide variety of issues or situations Supports and adapts to major changes that challenge traditional tadto a ways aysof operating Adapts interpersonal style to highly diverse individuals and groups in a range of situations ti Anticipates change and adapts own plans and priorities accordingly Level 4 Adapts plans and goals Adapts organisational or project plans to meet new demands and priorities Revises project goals when circumstances demand it Recognises and responds quickly to shifting opportunities and risks Level 5 Adapts organisational strategies Adjusts broad/macro organisational strategies, directions, priorities, structures and processes to changing needs in the environment Adapts behaviour to perform effectively amidst continuous change, ambiguity bguty and, at times, apparent chaos Shifts readily between dealing with macrostrategic issues and critical details Anticipates and capitalises on emerging opportunities and risks

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22 From an undergraduate CV Passionate Communicator Serves clients in a friendly, professional and honest manner, achieving positive results for Market Research Company and German Chamber of Commerce in Finland. Communicates easily in multicultural student projects, often taking lead role, actively involving every member, delegating and supervising. Ensured that new employees were clearly briefed on HR policies. Created, wrote and presented a guide in English on company policy, procedures, health and safety and employee responsibility.

23 Think conventionally AND unconventionally Think out of the box!

24 Start a CAREER FOLDER Think digitally Think keywords Think strengths Think skills and competencies Text blocks Back-up!

25 Think digitally Self-google pages + images Establish a professional presence on the internet Digital portfolio Digital CV Media and channels

26 Be 5 minutes away from your CV! Be available!

27 After climbing a great hill, one only finds that there are many more hills to climb Nelson Mandela

28 Recommended reading Faust Bill & Faust Michael (2006) Pitch Yourself 2nd edition Jackson Tom (2004) The Perfect CV Piatkus

29 Thank you Good luck in your careers Questions?