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Introduction to …
S.W.O.T. ANALYSIS
Doug Elliot, Career Counselor | cds.sdce.edu
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Evaluating your fitness level
Count the number of "yes"
18-20 Congratulations! You're in good shape.
12-17 You are moving, but you need to step it up.
An action-oriented plan with clear-cut milestones
will help you clear the hurdles.
6-11 It's time to start a career fitness program.
You choose the course and set the pace.
The world of work has changed, and you need to keep up.
Now is the time to get in condition. Start today!
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WELCOME TO THE
JOB SEARCH
WORKOUT #2
Doug Elliot, Career Counselor | cds.sdce.edu
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Assess your
skills,
interests,
abilities,
values,
personality,
aptitude
education,
experience,
motivation.
S.W.O.T.
Explore career
fields and
occupations
found in the
San Diego
Region.
Learn about
the local labor
market.
L.M.I.
Decide what you
are going to do.
Be specific.
Set goals.
Create a
timeline.
Keep track of
your progress.
S.M.A.R.T.
C.A.P.
Act.
Train.
Seek work.
Network.
Apply.
Interview.
Follow-up.
Apply.
Apply.
Apply.
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4 3 2
Career Development Model...
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KS&A S=SKILLS Learning the three types of skills employers value
Integrating soft skills into the classroom
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S=SKILLS
SOFT – self-management
HARD – job specific
and
TRANSFERABLE - portable
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HARD SKILLS: Job specific
Tell tale signs that a skill is a HARD skill:
Technical Jargon
Equipment Processes
Certificates Licenses
Credentials Degrees
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SOFT SKILLS: What are they?
Natural-born talent
Self-taught / learned
Non-technical
Personal
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Commitment to life-long learning
Problem solving skills
Customer service skills
Ability to think creatively
Ability to keep current with changing technologies
Ability to work as a member of the a team
Ability to work across teams
Motivational skills
Knowledge of various cultural backgrounds
Ability to perform detailed and accurate work
Verbal and written communication skills
Interpersonal skills
San Diego Employers Want….
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Ability to work independently
Multi-tasking skills
Ability to prioritize multiple projects
Organizational/project management skills
Analytical skills
Ability to follow verbal and written directions
Knowledge of business writing procedures
Ability to keep accurate records
Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure
Ability to manage diverse workforce including youth
San Diego Employers Want….
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1. Creativity and Innovation
2. Valuing Diversity
3. Navigating Technology
4. Effective Listening
5. Verbal Communication
6. Employability: time management, organizational skills,
attitudes, conflict resolution.
1. Service Orientation
2. Interpersonal Skills for Building Teamwork
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1. Strong Work Ethic
2.Positive Attitude
3.Good Communication Skills
4.Time Management Abilities
5.Problem-Solving Skills
6.Acting as a Team Player
7. Self-Confidence
8.Ability to Accept and Learn From Criticism
9.Flexibility/Adaptabilit
10.Working Well Under Pressure
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TRANSFERABLE SKILLS: Portable
Informal or formal life/work experiences
Schoolwork across all disciplines/subjects
All of your past work experiences
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The challenge is to calculate the degree of
transferability from one job to the next.
How transferable are skills…
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The challenge is to calculate the degree of
transferability from one job to the next.
How transferable are skills…
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S.W.OT
Strengths – internal advantages
Weaknesses – internal disadvantage
Opportunities – external
Threats – external trouble
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P.E.S.T.E.L. Political
taxes, labor law, regulations, government funding
Economic
consumer spending, interest rates, inflation, stock market, oil $
Social
aging population, social priorities, moral trends
Technological
automation, pace of change
Environmental
weather, energy costs, impact of ecology
Legal
discrimination, consumer, employment, safety, health
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internal
STRENGTHS
internal
WEAKNESSES
external
OPPORTUNITIES
external
THREATS
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STRENGTHS
It’s a YOU…what you have to offer
related to the job you are
seeking
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WEAKNESSES
It’s what you don’t have…what you
need to be more competitive.
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OPPORTUNITIES
It’s about trends in your line of
work…labor market
conditions…ways to increase
your visibility…
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THREATS
Awareness if not first hand
knowledge of PESTEL and
changing conditions that will
interfere with your progress…
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STRENGTHS
1.
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WEAKNESSES
1.
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OPPORTUNITIES
1.
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THREATS
1.