Careers Talk for Post Doctoral staff

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1 Careers Talk for Post Doctoral staff Who am I Who are you?? What do you want from these sessions The changing world of work Growth Areas (in all sorts of ways!!) How are jobs found? Recruitment Agencies The new psychological contract Charlie Dolan 6/5/14

2 Career Fit Jigsaw Self awareness Market Awareness What is it that YOU have to offer the marketplace The new World of Work what are the opportunities? Charlie Dolan 6/5/14

3 Future Skills group National Group drawing up plans for 2020 Main recommendations ICT Big Data Analytics Manufacturing 11k to 43k 2020 Guidance for HE providers (Springboard) Food and Beverage Sector IDA Ireland and Enterprise Ireland Charlie Dolan 6/5/14

4 Pharma in Ireland: Overview West & Midlands Dublin & East Cork & South Charlie Dolan 6/5/14 4

5 Pharma in Ireland: The Facts Nine of the top ten global medical technology companies manufacture here in Ireland. 7 of the top ten pharmaceutical products are made here. Over 24,500 directly-employed in the sector. >50% are university grads. Wide range of activities now: API, Biotech, R&D, Shared Services etc. Strategic priorities of Irish government are centered around Science, Technology & Innovation to enable economic recovery Nearly 30% of Ireland s exports are from the high-tech sector; amongst the highest in the world 43% of IDA investments were in R&D, almost a third of which involved collaboration with 3rd level & research institutes Tax offering is competitive and continues to evolve to meet companies' needs & new growth areas Charlie Dolan 6/5/14 5

6 The Recruitment Arena Specific Companies own sites e.g. Lilly.ie Recruitment sites e.g IrishJobs.ie Papers Irish Times, Examiner etc Recruitment agencies The Psychological Contract How are companies operating now in terms of recruitment? Charlie Dolan 6/5/14

7 Homework Have I completed any personal tests/assessments in the last 5 years What have they told me about myself. Do a personal SWOT analysis. In what companies/sectors can I contribute most? What companies are operating in that are and who are they? Make a short list of 5 Start a diary or method of recording what I am doing Charlie Dolan 6/5/14

8 Session 2 Review of Week 1 Material & Questions What are my needs as an employee What type of Environment do I want and need Personal Strengths and Weaknesses and why this is important Homework Charlie Dolan 13/5/14

9 To Jog the mind Have I completed any personal tests/assessments in the last 5 years What have they told me about myself. Do a personal SWOT analysis. In what companies/sectors can I contribute most? What companies are operating in that are and who are they? Make a short list of 5 Start a diary or method of recording what I am doing Charlie Dolan 13/5/14

10 Realisation and awareness Charlie Dolan 13/5/14

11 Self Awareness Concerns Hopes Expectations Fears Charlie Dolan 13/5/14

12 Emotional Cycle of Change 1. Stability 2. Shock/immobilization Denial Loss 7. Commitment/Moving on 6. Adoption/ acceptance 3. Anger 5. Exploration/testing 4. Depression Charlie Dolan 13/5/14

13 What do employers want Companies constantly state that what they need are staff that not only have the core professional skills but also have key competencies including: Broad Technical proficiency Some business awareness Potential for Creativity and innovation Communication skills They want people: who can identify a problem and propose a solution who can work in teams who can plan and organise and those who are prepared for continuous learning With potential to think outside the box Charlie Dolan 13/5/14

14 Finding a new Job - Key Factors Self Awareness Awareness of your skills and strengths and understanding their value and transferability Market Awareness understanding what is happening in the new world of work Direction Knowing what you want, making a decision and going for it with focus Job Search Tools - Utilising all of the job search tools available to you PLUS Attitude people s ability to find a new job is always down to attitude not skills Charlie Dolan 13/5/14

15 Homework Have you a current CV??? Is it accurate Try writing out your life highlights to date and are they in there? Charlie Dolan 13/5/14

16 Routes to Finding Employment Adverts Recruitment Agencies Speculative Applications Social Media Networking and Using contacts Charlie Dolan 13/5/14

17 Pro-active vs. Reactive Adverts Recruitment Agencies Reactive Speculative Applications Social Media Pro-Active Networking and Using Contacts 70% of all jobs are found through networking Charlie Dolan 6/5/14

18 Food for Thought Many if Not Most Employers Hunt for Job Seekers in the Exact Opposite Way from How Most Job Seekers Hunt for Them Charlie Dolan 13/5/14

19 What is Your CV 3 Types: Chronological, Academic and Competency based Personal Details Personal Profile Career History Responsibilities Achievements Education / Qualifications / Training Hobbies and Interests Additional Information / Publications Referees All on 2 pages Does it Reflect: Your Brand???? Charlie Dolan 13/5/14

20 Personal Profile Relevant work background and experience Key Qualifications Technical Skills/ Techniques Systems Experience Key relevant achievements, skills and strengths Brief description of your personality Career Objective N.B. USE POSITIVE LANGUAGE Charlie Dolan 13/5/14

21 Points for Academic CV Tailor your academic CV for every application. Analyse the job description and specification, if available. Your CV needs to present strong evidence that you fulfil the job requirements Highlight your academic achievements and research interests. Find out as much as you can about the research area you are applying to, so you understand how your expertise complements theirs and can judge their familiarity with technical language of your research area Keep jargon to a minimum and write with clarity. Spell out your qualifications, research, publications and any other relevant information. Describe your contribution to publications, particularly high impact publications. See the section on writing a statement of research interest. Don't be modest Publications: a reverse chronological list is a prerequisite, best presented as an appendix. Include journal articles, books or chapters of books, reports and patents Research experience: in reverse chronological order. Emphasise specialist/technical expertise, IT skills, plus any skills required for the job. including project and people management Funding: include awards for research projects or to attend meetings or conferences, prizes. Include the amount of money allocated, where useful Source : Charlie Dolan 13/5/14

22 CV Tips Tailor your CV for each specific role Produce a well organised professional document Check and re-check to ensure correct grammar and punctuation Two pairs of eyes Charlie Dolan 13/5/14

23 Cover Letters Jury is out, some love, some hate A great opportunity to summarise what Type of person you are What special skills you have What value you can bring to the applicant employer No more than 1 page Fully aligned with your CV and/or Linkedin Profile Respectful and non aggressive Great way to tease the CV reviewer to look at CV Charlie Dolan 13/5/14

24 Networking influencing proactively Existing Relationships Sharing information Marketing what I do New Introductions Circle of Influence Who do Others Know? Links with other companies New Industries Online profile Charlie Dolan 13/5/14

25 Homework How does your CV match up? Has anybody else checked it over Who are you going to apply to? What type of CV is appropriate for the application How do you apply? Charlie Dolan 13/5/14

26 What the Interviewer Wants to Know Can you do the job? SKILLS ABILITIES EXPERIENCE Will you do the job? INTEREST ATTITUDE MOTIVATION Will you fit in our organisation? PERSONALITY Charlie Dolan 26/5/14

27 Types of Interview Screening / preliminary interview Traditional interview Competency Based interview Panel interview Assessment Centres Presentations within Interviews Charlie Dolan 26/5/14

28 Tests Used in a wide variety of ways and called many things Aptitude test : To determine specific capability Psychometric Tests: Your personal type Myers Briggs etc Why: To establish your fit for an organisation and/or job Cant bluff them but should practice if only to get comfortable Quite scientific in their approach Can be very draining (so don t be surprised!!) Charlie Dolan 26/5/14

29 Before the day comes Get your details in writing Establish who will be interviewing you case the joint Prepare supplementary info if appropriate On the Day Switch off phone Bring a notebook *** Arrive 20 mins and do some relaxation Your interview starts when you enter the gate Charlie Dolan 26/5/14

30 Interview Prep Key Principles Know Your CV Know the Organisation Know the Process Practice, Practice, Practice Questions Interviewer to You Questions You Can Ask Wrap Up Statement Charlie Dolan 26/5/14

31 How to answer Competency based Interview Questions Situation Situation Task Action Outcome Action Result Charlie Dolan 26/5/14

32 Interview Practice Questions Question 1: Tell Me About Yourself Question 2: Pick one of the following 3 competency questions Give me an example of a time when you had to influence or persuade someone to change their point of view Give me an example of a time where your initiative led you to take action What did you do in your last job to contribute to an effective team environment Question 3: What motivates you? Charlie Dolan 26/5/14

33 The Interview Remember 1. Dress appropriately 2. Be courteous and positive 3. Look to make a great first impression 4. Body Language, Tone of Voice, Eye Contact 5. Sell your Skills 6. Listen carefully...seek clarification 7. Consider the question and your response 8. Be realistically enthusiastic!!! 9. Have you some final questions?? Acknowledge Charlie Dolan 26/5/14

34 Week 0 Process Closing date for applications Week 3 Initial Interview following screening, include tests? Week 6/7 Week8/9 Week 10 Wee12 Week 15/16 2 nd round: Up to 5 Interviews and presentation Wrap up and candidate decision made Contact made for medical and references If all positive, Contact drawn up and verbal offer made Potential start date discussed New Employee joins company Charlie Dolan 26/5/14

35 Bounce-back Bad times don t last. Things always get better Stay optimistic Other people can help, talk to them. Get a reality check. Unhelpful thinking makes you feel upset think again. Nobody is perfect not you and not others Concentrate on the positives no matter how small and use laughter Everybody experiences sadness, hurt, failure, rejection and setbacks sometimes not just you. Charlie Dolan 26/5/14

36 Bounce-back Blame fairly How much was due to you, to others and to bad luck? Accept the things you can t change, but try to change what you can first. Catastrophising exaggerates your worries. Don t believe the worst possible picture Keep things in perspective. It s only one part of your life Charlie Dolan 26/5/14

37 Thanks to you all I hope you enjoyed the journey We must dare to think 'unthinkable' thoughts. We must learn to explore all the options and possibilities that confront us in a complex and rapidly changing world. - James W. Fulbright (American politician) Charlie Dolan 26/5/14