Xero Summer Seminar SeriesReady, Set, Code !John Clegg 23rd Nov 2009

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Introduction to StrengthsFinder

A glimpse into possible career paths

We’ve been on a long journey

Resumes, Profiles and Tests

Bootcamps

Meet and Greet

Over 300 interviews

Company / Student matching

Phew !?!

Thanks!

Introduction to StrengthsFinder

Its about self awareness

“Who are you”

Who are you ?

What are you all about ?

What makes you stand out ?

What special abilities do you have?

Discover what makes you stand out!

Take the online test

Achiever Activator Adaptability Analytical Arranger Belief Command Communication Competition Connectedness Consistency Context Deliberative Developer Discipline Empathy Focus Futuristic Harmony Ideation Includer Individualization Input Intellection Learner Maximiser Relator Responsibility

Restorative Self-Assurance Significance Strategic Woo

Discover yours strengths

The book contains

* Insights on your strengths * How to improve* Tips for managing / relating to people with those strengths

My Strengths

The Career Game

Your career path...

... may not be linear ...

... Find the right job ...

YourPassion

YourStrengths

YourJob“Something

Remarkable”

“...you can't connect the dots looking forward;”

“... you can only connect them looking backwards. So you have to trust that the

dots will somehow connect in your future. You have to trust in something

— your gut, destiny, life, karma, whatever. This approach has never let me down,

and it has made all the difference in my life.” - Steve Jobs

Three possible career paths

Employee

Consultant / Contractor

Startup / Early startup employee

Key SkillsCareer

Development

Tips forgetting ahead

Benefits

Employee

Key skills

People Skills

Learn the business process

Career Development

Training / Development is a partnership

... Find the right training ...

YourSkills

YourStrengths

JobRequirements“Something good

for everyone”

Benefits

More stability

Tips to get ahead

Its not about “you”

Its about what you can do for your company

Company Politics

Can’t move ahead until someone takes over your role

Consultant / Contractor

Key skills

Need to be a master

Time Management

Negotiation

Career Development

Self development

Benefits

Lifestyle

Choice

Tips to get ahead

Consistent and dependable

Help people

Build something people want

Startup / Early startup employee

Key skills

Multi-skilled

Flexible

Career Development

On the job

Benefits

Be involved in something good

or something EPIC

Tips to get ahead

... Get a thick skin ...

... Fail fast ...

Fail Fast

The Career game has rules... Learn them.

A few more tips

#1 Look for a good work environment

Learn how software development works

Learn how business works

Find good people to work with

Find a mentor

#2 Participate in Networks

Get on Career social networks

Get involved in User Groups

NZCS + UP

People => Networks

The Future is bright...

Create your future

“The best way to predict your future is to create it.”

- Abraham Lincoln

Make an effort

“In sports, the only thing a player or coach can truly control is effort. The same applies to business. The only thing any entrepreneur, salesperson or anyone in any position can

control is their effort.” - Mark Cuban

Good Luck!