proudly presents Medical Devices & Engineering Get your FOOT IN THE DOOR Event Wednesday, November 20 th 10am 2.45pm (lunch included)

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1 proudly presents Medical Devices & Engineering Get your FOOT IN THE DOOR Event Wednesday, November 20 th 10am 2.45pm (lunch included) Clayton Hotel, Ballybrit, Co. Galway The Innovation and Lean Sigma Skillnet & the Business Excellence Skillnet are funded by member companies and the Training Networks Programme, an initiative of Skillnets Ltd. funded from the National Training Fund through the Department of Education and Skills.

2 CAREER & LIFE PLANNING THINK ACT WORK LIVE BETTER

3 About Career & Life Planning Coaching & Training Organisation Has 5 business areas; 1. Career Coaching & Performance Improvement 2. Business & Executive Coaching 3. Youth Coaching & Education 4. Life Coaching 5. Training Business has developed unique 5 step Process to assist people

4 About Joe Delaney 11 years recruitment experience in USA & Ireland. Established Career & Life Planning as part-time business in 2008 while recruiting full-time Former recruitment director with BDO Ireland Mentor and Coach to several hundred individuals nationally on on Momentum Program, Begin Again, Skillnet Job Seeker Support Programs Married, 3 kids, plays music and trying to get fitter

5 Company Mission Statement We believe our processes, techniques and support systems enable individuals to perform to their best in their professional and personal lives jointly

6 Career & Life Planning 5 Steps to Success (TM Pending) 1. Cope Better 2.Adapt Quicker 3. Improve Performance 4. Maintain It 5. Enjoy Yourself Process works for all aspects of coaching services

7 Visual Overview Process is easy to understand Has a sequential flow to it Is easily transferred to different personal, professional and business platforms Software model under development

8 Visual Overview of Client Outcomes Improve Decision Making Set Goals based on new ways of Thinking & Prioiritsing Goals Measure Results

9 Locations in Ireland & USA Limerick Loughrea Galway Boston, MA 7 day week service to suit national and international appointments Flexible Service based on client times Earliest Appointment is 6am Latest Appointment 9pm Weekend Appointments available

10 1. Know what you can offer through good research 2. Know real reason why CV / Profile is so important 3. Know really good answers to likely questions 4. Have a plan that allows for personal and professional development while getting back to work 5. Have a plan who you want to work for

11 Components of Job Searching Social Networking Strategy Interview Delivery Strategy Recruiters Strategy Event Strategy Alumni Strategy Hidden Job Market Offline Strategy Volunteering Strategy CV Strategy Networking Strategy Research Strategy Past Employer Strategy Referral Strategy Company Strategy

12 Strategies for Leaving Unemployment Experience + Strategies = New Job Experience So Far Self Awareness CV Strategy Recruiters Strategy Networking Strategy Research Strategy Alumni Strategy Interview Strategy Past Employer Strategy Referral Strategy Event Strategy Offline Strategy Volunteering Strategy Social Networking Strategy Hidden Job Market Online Job Boards Next Company In My Career

13 1. Know what you can offer through good research

14 Each of these strategies is critically important in your ability to get noticed in today s cluttered job environment Identifying barriers that exist in each area and putting plans in place to overcome them are critical to being successful. Interviews are getting harder to get and competition for places is at a premium. You must be very well prepared! Ensure you are confident in each of the above strategies so that you can climb the next step in your career ladder.

15 Career & Life Planning Positive steps towards your Future

16 Reality Check S i g n i f i c a n t l y n e e d t o u p y o u r ga m e t o g e t n o t i c e d, l e t a l o n e g e t a n i n terview, w o r k r e c o g n i t i o n, p romotion or j o b

17 2013 is Almost Over What s the next 3 months going to look like for your career?

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19 Self Awareness Create your mission statement for yourself for the rest of 2013 I want to keep focused on taking small steps to help me improve my ability to get noticed, perform well at interviews and learn new skills while I m looking for my next job Or Develop another set of skills that will benefit my career and allow me to look back at my performance and recognise what I achieved Think Act Work Live Better

20 Look at yourself from the other side of the table What do other people see online, on your CV, Cover Letter, Linked In Profile, FB Page or Twitter Account etc? What s the objective of your CV & Social Media Profiles? Does it accurately reflect where you can add value to the employer or tell them where you have worked and what you have done? Do you really know what are the key points that the interviewer is looking for you to solve? This is a constant issue for people to deal with.

21 What are you prepared to change in order to get it? More time for Critical Thinking Identification of barriers impeding your performance More Planning for personal goals More focused career planning More networking More willing to open your mind to different possibilities Change your habits of job searching Persist & Resist

22 I want you to start thinking What skills can you bring to enhance a potential employer? Versus Going looking for a job

23 Attitude Attitude and desire of the talent is everything to a company hiring.

24 Attitude Case Study Someone believed they hadn t the skillset that a multinational would need. He didn t bother applying. He saw a closed door. Same guy 3 months later approached same multinational and got hired.

25 2. Know real reason why CV / Profile is so important

26 Where does my CV go when I it? To the Hiring Manager Jobs Mailbox Recruitment Software To HR Recruiter Someone else Where ever it goes, it has got to stimulate a positive response! No excuses.

27 Career & Life Planning Positive steps towards your Future Stimulate a Positive Response Understand what you are. (Product Definition) Understand where you can add value to what the company is looking for (Value Add) Create a communication plan by utilising the information you have researched about the company and role locally (Research) Identify who is the person making the decision and advise them where and how you can add value to their organisation (Go-To-Market Plan)

28 The HABIT of a Good CV Personal Details References Personal Profile Personal Interests & Achievements Education & Training Computer Skills Work History including Achievements

29 In trying to position yourself in a crowded market of people looking to move understand this employed people are now looking to move as well as jus job seekers Put the time into getting a document and cover letter that will grab attention and get the person to include you in their shortlist for interview. Don t be humble on your cv Don t lie on it & know it inside out Remember the word Explain!

30 Social Networking Strategy Meaning of Friend has changed for ever

31 Social Networking Strategy Its positive and has lots of benefits Its also easy to get ignored quickly and discreetly Its the same as it always was who you know. People do business with people eircom phone watch Networking objectives and strategy must stay the same Social Media can be very distracting

32 Social Networking Sites Mobile Apps

33 Twitter: Getting connected with people outside your network Pace yourself Try getting into a routine of updating at least once 2x a week Search for and join in on relevant conversations of interest to you LinkedIn: Find people at specific companies/recruiters Fill in as much as you are comfortable with on your profile Find and join groups that interest you Personalise your invitations to connect Acknowledge those who want to connect with you Facebook: I don t know remember all my friends from past Want to meet people with shared interests Search for industry events and find 1-2 you can attend If comfortable, a good profile photo helps to humanize you When you join a group, leave a small note to introduce yourself

34 Career & Life Planning Positive steps towards your Future How to Use LinkedIn for Job Search Write from the mindset of the person reading it Include a Photo Include Keywords and Skills Add applications -- post presentations, file sharing Add people to your network Search for colleagues by company/school name Watch for/join groups your connections join Learn some details to help establish rapport If so, request an introduction! (or send a message) Inquire about company culture, satisfaction Add a Compelling Headline Professional Summary Two or Three recommendations Search for people you know Search for groups by industry, affiliation, purpose Look for hiring managers by name Within your network? (1 st, 2 nd, 3 rd degree or group) Find current and former employees Look for recruiters (Staffing & Recruiting Industry)

35 SOCIAL NETWORKING THE BOTTOM LINE Recruiters are promoting jobs and looking for candidates on social networks Employers are looking for candidates (and hiring!) A lack of social network presence may hurt your credibility and may negatively impact your visibility to employers Candidates are vetted according to their social media profiles and content they produce Opinions and 1 st impressions count on Social Media sites Participate, but be careful what you say Networking objectives and strategy remain the same

36 3. Know really good answers to likely questions

37 Career & Life Planning Positive steps towards your Future Question What s your objective from an interview? To get a job or sell myself?

38 Career & Life Planning Positive steps towards your Future Perhaps these goals may be better options to consider? Explain yourself better than you have done in your last interview? Show them where you have added value in the past and where you will add value to them Understand more about the company and culture? Demonstrate better attitude

39 Career & Life Planning Positive steps towards your Future Competency Techniques STAR Approach (Situation; Task; Action; Result) CAR Approach (Context; Action; Result) Structure and Practice - Key to Success

40 Sample Question Please give an example of a time when you had to complete a project, where there were strict deadlines and external events were out of your control. Answer in STAR format: S T A R Situation (identify the scenario the where and when) Task that you have to undertake the why Action those steps you undertook to achieve the task Results Career & Life Planning Positive steps towards your Future

41 Answer in STAR Format S??? T A R At Company X, during an implementation project where I was in the role of The project plan was developed to client specification. Identify steps; however timeline change due to client requirements and a strike in foreign country How did you adapt to changes e.g. advise and work with client, amend project plan for realistic deadlines, advise impact on timescale and costs, brought on additional staff before strike started Client was very happy with result, our proactive nature, communication. Project completed on time with no financial implications or penalties.

42 Career & Life Planning Positive steps towards your Future Key Interview Competencies Required Teamwork Responsibility Decision Making Communication Leadership Commitment to Career Commercial Awareness Persuasiveness Career Motivation

43 Overview Demonstrate your skills / experience in a structured way. Allow employers to measure your responses to selected questions using past performance More frequent as a means of understanding your individual personality traits

44 Examples of Competency Based Questions Give me an example of a time when you set a goal and were able to meet or achieve it. Tell me about a time when you had to use your presentation skills to influence someone's opinion. Give me a specific example of a time when you had to conform to a policy with which you did not agree. Tell me about a time when you had to go above and beyond the call of duty in order to get a job done. Give me an example of a time when you had to make a split second decision.

45 Career & Life Planning Positive steps towards your Future K.I.S.S. Keep Interview Skills Sharp

46 Interview Checklist Opening Statement Remember STAR Answers to likely questions You have to demonstrate a real and genuine positive attitude. Practice it! Strengths Closing / Finishing Comment Weaknesses

47 4. Have a plan that allows for personal and professional development while getting back to work

48 Career & Life Planning Positive steps towards your Future Sample Career Plan

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50 Career Overview of Job Seekers Experience + Strategies = New Job My Experience So Far Self Awareness CV Strategy Recruiters Strategy Networking Strategy Research Strategy Alumni Strategy Interview Strategy Past Employer Strategy Referral Strategy Event Strategy Offline Strategy Volunteering Strategy Social Networking Strategy Hidden Job Market Online Job Boards Next Company In My Career

51 Career Plan MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY Personal Goals Professional Goals 9am Exercise Re work CV 10am Me Time Work on Alumni 11am U Learning Seminar Friends Time Spend Time on Linked In 12pm Improve Self- Confidence Improve Research Skills 1pm Clean Attic Cold Calling Companies 2pm Clear Shed KISS 3pm Attend Presentation Skills Social Networking 4pm Meetings 5pm Events / Talks 6pm Network more in Work

52 Sample Competency Grid Competence Change competency headings to reflect competencies of the position you are interviewing for Organisations where you have gained experience Teamwork Responsibility Decision Making Communication Leadership Commitment to Career Commercial Awareness Interpersonal Skills Conflict Management

53 5. Have a plan who you want to work for that allows you to commute less, enjoy work-life balance, gain additional or different experience.

54 Summary Continued Find out what your Brand or App is Ask for help KISS Get experience in interviewing not token interviews, put yourself under pressure to perform Get noticed for the right reasons on social networking sites Keep offline channels very active also Put a plan together that you can be proud of!

55 Career & Life Planning Positive steps towards your Future Be way better at your entire search, network and communications plan than the person next to you

56 CAREER & LIFE PLANNING THINK ACT WORK LIVE BETTER