Understand why you should use LinkedIn and how it works Know what goes into a LinkedIn profile Understand LinkedIn groups and its other uses Look at next steps – updating profile, connecting with people you want to keep in touch with and get back in touch with people
The effectiveness of different selection techniques Asking evidence-based questions Using the STAR technique for questioning Interviewing with respect Structuring an interview Panel interviewing Awareness of halo and horns ‘affect’ and confirmation bias What is high quality evidence The importance of note taking Evaluating the evidence against the criteria
Understanding yourself Introduction to values and why they are important Personal values and career engagers The benefits of understand me and how I communicate my personal brand. Brand: what people say about me when I am not in room
Understand the benefits of networking Provide guidance on how best to network Identify sources for networking Share networking experiences and best practices Recognise and overcome any concerns
Explore what your image says about you and identify areas to improve as appropriate Understand how you present yourself to others, what makes you identifiable, unique and makes you stand out from the crowd Ensure you make an instant and positive impact Understand your unique selling points
The importance of a career plan Vision and Purpose Objective setting Smart objectives Identifying the gaps and looking at actions to eliminate skill gaps
Link to the Circle of Control/Influence and Concern Using energy for maximum impact Starting with the end in mind: defining purpose Defining priorities: Urgent versus important Defining my stakeholder needs Dealing with conflicting needs Personal power analysis Exploring the importance of brand Building and communicating my brand Pulling it all…
How to be a ‘smart’ candidate The importance of preparation Understand how to create a positive impact Know the different types of interviews and selection processes Understand how to demonstrate what will make you successful in the role
Clarify your personal and career values Identify your primary career motivators Examine how you can meet your motivational needs and career values at work Clarify your key skills and strengths Identify your future career goals Start to plan the steps to achieve your career goals: short, medium and longer term…
Assessing your current career strategy Helping you prepare to design your career strategy Pro-active job search techniques Creating an elevator pitch The do’s and don’t of career strategy