how to get your dream job
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How to get your dream job
Agenda
Intro
Job hunting
CV
Networking
Interviews
Dream job! Does it really exist?
Some are of the opinion that there is no such thing called ‘a dream job’ while some believe that dream jobs exists.
I believe that dream jobs exist in most cases you might need to create yours.
What is a dream job A dream job is a job that combines your passion,
talents and uniqueness in such a manner that you find true and lasting happiness and also makes meaning to you at the same time.
Self Awareness
Personality
Passion
Skills
Talents and Natural Abilities
Your Uniqueness
Strengths and Weaknesses
Self Awareness
Personality
Personality is the particular combination of emotional, attitudinal and behavioural
response patterns of an individual.
Self Awareness Passion Passion is a strong feeling of enthusiasm or
excitement for something or about doing something. In choosing a career, you just have to make choices based on what you are passionate about, if you are poised to get to the top in your chosen career.
Self Awareness Skills Skill is defined as the proficiency, facility, or
dexterity that is acquired or developed through training or experience.
You need to have a clear idea of what it is that you want you want to do.
Job hunting
Job hunting Direct applications to companies
Advertisements – online / offline
Recruitment Consultants / Head hunters
Networking and Referrals
Direct application to companies …
Job Ads and Boards
www.jobberman.com
www.indeed.com
www.monster.co.uk
www.oilcareers.com
Recruitment Consultants
Career Solutions Africa
Careers in Africa
McKinsey
Adecco
Networking
7 out of 10 jobs are usually not
advertised - they are landed
through the
'hidden job market'.
Sometimes, getting a job is more of who
you know than what you
know
Networking
Networking is the best way to find a job because:
• People do business primarily with people they know and like. Resumes and cover letters alone are often too impersonal to convince employers to hire you.
• Job adverts attract thousands of applicants, which puts you in intense competition with many others. Networking makes you a recommended member of a much smaller pool.
• The job you want may not be advertised at all. Networking leads to information and job leads, often before a formal job description is created or a job announced.
Networking
Pareto Principle
80/20 rule also applies in the job market.
Not more than 20% of the population create and control the jobs
Networking
Network your way through the hidden job market
Networking The 80/20 rule
You need to answer these questions:
Who are these 20%
Where do they meet/gather?
How can you connect with them?
How can you leverage on your relationship with them to get a job?
Networking
Attend Professional and Intellectual Events
Volunteer
Make yourself resourceful to them rather than be a burden
Make use of the internet and social media
Have an elevator pitch with which you sell yourself
Always follow up and keep to your promises
Networking How to track top events where you can network around you
Regularly check out these sites and register for events updates.
www.eventbrite.com
www.myareanetwork.com
www.conferensum.com
www.meetup.com
www.eventful.com
www.eventnownow.com
www.econferences.com
Your CV
Your CV is your pitch….
The job seeker is the product...
a CV is the advert... and the employer is the buyer of the product...
A CV has less than 20 seconds to grab the attention
of the employer and persuade him/her to interview the
jobseeker (you)
Your CV
A well written CV will always stand you out of the crowd and get you the interview
Your CV
• Identification
• Job Objective
• Education
• Professional Experience
• Key Accomplishments
• Affiliations/Interests
• References
Your CV
• Organize your experience in a clear structure
• Use action-rich verbs to describe accomplishments
• Make your CV clean and easy to read
• Check for Typos!
• Don’t lie. Don’t exaggerate.
• Don’t copy and paste
• Don’t photocopy your CV
• Seek professional assistance
Your CV
In Summary.........
Let your CV be the answer to the question on the employers mind when he created the job vacancy.
The solution to his problem.
Social Media
• Social Media has changed the way a lot of things are done including recruitment and Job search. Be sure to maximize it.
Winning Job interviews
• Both the company and the job-seeker want to determine if there is a correct fit between them.
• The interview is your biggest opportunity to sell yourself.
STAR
S ituation T ask A ction R esult
All questions that begin with “give me an example of a
time...” should be structured this way
Winning Job interviews
Winning Job interviews
• Preparation and research are very vital to succeed at interviews.
Winning Job interviews
Lastly ....
Don’t forget to show them your personal brand
Leave them with a positive impression
1 %’s
It can often be the small things that make the big difference, so improving
that 1% in certain areas can differentiate you from the crowd
The Competition is huge
Routine/Habit of successful jobseekers
Remain hopeful, optimistic and focused.
Don’t get discouraged – You need to encourage yourself daily.
Stay around those who can encourage you
Pray and maintain constant fellowship with God
Routine/Habit of successful jobseekers
Treat the week as a work week
Make finding a job a full time job
Meet people – the more people you meet the luckier you will get
Stay positive – however difficult this may be
Know what you can get for free
Know what you want
Conversion courses
Internships
Volunteering
Ademulegun Olowojoba
…Graduate of Mining Engineering (Federal University of Technology, Akure)
…Human Resources and Career Consultant
… Social Entrepreneur (Employment Solutions and Youth Development )
…Passionate about solving social problems especially unemployment and
ignorance among African youths
Founder:
www.opportunitiesforyouths.com
www.ivolunteernaija.com
Thank you and Questions
Ademulegun Olowojoba
@adeolowojoba
Ademulegun Olowojoba
Email: [email protected]