developing marketable skill
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DEVELOPING MARKETABLE SKILL
Yinka olaitowww.yinkaolaito.com
THE REALITY
In today’s economy, the job market is very competitive. A job seeker needs to
set him/herself apart from the crowd-Amy Welther
THE BAD NEWS
Major industries are cutting down jobs
THE BAD NEWS
4.4millions are laid off between Dec. 2007-March 2009- us Fed govt
THE BAD NEWS
Most jobs are taken before being advertised.
THE GOOD NEWS
There are good jobs
THE GOOD NEWS
Managers work hard to retain good job
THE GOOD NEWS
Managers do not remove jobs at random
WHY WOULDN’T ANYONE HIRE ME?
Good grades, No skills
WHY WOULDN’T ANYONE HIRE ME
No deliverables, No value proposition
WHY WOULDN’T ANYONE HIRE ME
Acting like you are entitled to a paycheck
MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Have competitive advantage
MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Have some insanely great credentials.
MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Be an opportunity
MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Create a compelling offer.
MARKETABLE SKILL DEVELOPMENT
… The most important thing to do in college is not to focus on getting good grade…but to get out of
the classrooms and start working for people to build solid portfolios.
MARKETABLE SKILL DEVELOPMENT
Having in-demands skill is not what employers really value.
MARKETABLE SKILL DEVELOPMENT
Think in term of what skills your desired industry values, and then start your learning.
STEPS TO DEVELOPMENT OF MARKETABLE SKILL
Internship
STEPS TO DEVELOPMENT OF MARKETABLE SKILL
Volunteer service
STEPS TO DEVELOPMENT OF MARKETABLE SKILL
Become a project committee member
STEPS TO DEVELOPMENT OF MARKETABLE SKILL
Self education: Google reader- I have learned more from my Google readers than any graduate school-
Ryan Stephen
STEPS TO DEVELOPMENT OF MARKETABLE SKILL
Association/Mentorship
STEPS TO DEVELOPMENT OF MARKETABLE SKILL
Seminars/workshop
BASIC MARKETABLE SKILL
Business ethics/financial
BASIC MARKETABLE SKILL
Writing skills
BASIC MARKETABLESKILL
Public speaking/ presentation
BASIC MARKETABLE SKILL
Communications
BASIC MARKETABLE SKILL
People management/leadership skills
BASIC MARKETABLE SKILL
Professional certifications
BASIC MARKETABLE SKILL
Basic Microsoft office tools
BASIC MARKETABLE SKILL
Online presence.
MARKET YOUR SKILL…
Your networks: Friends Family Lecturers Associations Clubs
MARKET YOUR SKILL
Narrow your focus
MARKET YOUR SKILL
Reach your target and reach out.
WHAT YOU ACHIEVE
The economy will not dictate the job you take
WHAT YOU ACHIEVE
You are not forced to take any job
WHAT YOU ACHIEVE
You have control over your life.
WHAT YOU ACHIEVE
You stand in a better advantage
WHAT YOU ACHIEVE
You can earn yourself a reserved shoe
WHAT YOU CAN ACHIEVE
You become a most valuable asset
CONCLUSION
You don’t have to be an expert, just be good
CONCLUSION
It is not the strongest of the species that survives, nor the most intelligent,
the world become great for most adaptable
CONCLUSION
When you have done all, give, sow a seed for great future.
NEXT STEP
Download my e-book: Personal branding for first class professionals
Prepare for “Developing Marketable skill annual conference in April 2010”
NEXT STEP
Join the planning committee and enjoy benefits
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