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HISTORY:PREVIOUS GENERATIONS:

BABY BOOMERS:– Old school values– 1 job and 1 employer for life– Permanent employment and benefits driven– Education is the only way to grow – entrepreneurship is a no-no

GENERATION X:– Mostly born in 80’s babies– Custodians and originators of current basic framework that has set the tone for

what’s to come in the world of work – Driven by career progression and higher salary– Education is important and still seen as the best way forward to meet career and

earnings goals, although there are no longer any guarantees that your qualification will help achieve these goals

Who are You?

HISTORY:CURRENT GENERATIONS AND THE FUTURE:• You are Generation Y• You are boundless in your aspirations, influenced by the current social-economic

circumstances in SA and global trends, but also availability of information at your disposal

• Education is important to you, but traditional frameworks may not necessarily appeal to your current career or career prospects based on changing career landscape as everything becomes more digitized

• Your career prospects are likely driven by your passions

Who are You?

Why Who You are is Important

• Who you are is a reflection of the current happenings in the world and your immediate surroundings

• If you can’t move with the times or relate to your immediate or bigger environment, you become obsolete– Even companies go through this type of transition as a business and in terms of

the type of skill set that they retain or retrench– The only thing that is constant is change – if you can master the skill of

adaptation, your chances of success in any adopting and implementing all other skill sets of your choice increases tremendously

• As a member of Generation Y, you need to learn to play according to the rules of your generation while keeping in mind that the people who will hire you will likely be from the generation before yours

• Your style of communication needs to display an understanding of where the prospect employer comes from and where they’re going, and where you see your role in all of that with absolute confidence

The World around, and You

• The best way to display this understanding is to have a genuine passion for what you’re applying for– There is no replacement for the “spark” that shows in a person’s eyes when they

talk about something they’re passionate about• If you don’t have a qualification that is traditionally relevant to what you’re applying

for, try and find plausible ways to apply your educational background to the role you’ve applied for, and if you can’t, try by all means to obtain minor qualifications and get involved in projects that show your genuine interest in the line of business your prospect employer is in– The applicant who shows the baker a sunken loaf of bread has a much better

chance of being hired as the baker’s apprentice than the applicant who comes completely bare handed

The World around, and You

• All of the above points illustrate the following without you necessarily having experience:– Passion for what the prospect employer does– Passion for the prospect employer’s brand– Understanding of the industry– Your excitement to become a part of the industry– Your excitement to want to add value to the prospect employer’s business

Your Positioning

What Passion Can Do For You

JERRY MACGUIRE VIDEO:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZTFJocQBLyE:Career outcomes are often based on a few factors that successful people display.•Adaptability•Focus•Passion•Dedication•Drive•Hard and Smart work

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What You Shouldn’t Do – EVER!

INTERVIEW GONE WRONG VIDEO:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PqT3rbCutTo Getting the job always involves displaying appropriate behaviours .Never…..• Lie in an Interview• Be too comfortable• Think your past does not impact on the present• Misrepresent yourself• Be over confident

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Interview Prep

Do’s & Dont’s

Presentation:•Appropriate for the type of environment you’re going to•Some industries/companies very informal, but you should always dress in a way that reflects the fact that you’re there for an interview•If a company is like “Outsurance” where people go to work in shorts and flip flops, you should at the very least dress semi formal•When in doubt, just wear a suit or any collection of clothing you have that’s as close to this as possible

Women – no excessive cleavage or extremely short dressesMen – no funny colour combinations, ¾ pants with white socks,

sneakers etc.• Clean and simple does the trick every time, irrespective of what

company you’re visiting NO GUM! CELL PHONE OFF!

Do’s and Don’ts - Interview

Dress Attire

Dress Attire

Communication:BODY LANGUAGE• Stand up to greet the interviewer when they meet you for the first time• Make sure you know the interviewers name and how to pronounce it• Firm handshake – not too soft and don’t rip the hand off, the best way to get

an idea of what’s acceptable is giving the same amount of firmness as the person interviewing you

• When sitting or walking, ensure you always do it up right – no slouching or rocking in your chair

• Make direct eye contact and smile regularly• Keep your hands on your lap or placed firmly on the table with your hands

clasped together

Do’s and Don’ts – Body Language

Communication:SPEECH• You need to know your CV like the back of your hand– Always ensure to folder with all your important documents including a copy of your

CV for yourself and the interviewer, ID and drivers license if you have, certified copies of qualifications

• You need to respond to any question asked in a way that highlights your strengths• Where faced with questions that revolve around your weaknesses, ensure that you

answer them honestly but in a way that again emphasizes how you can use your strengths to counter your weaknesses

• Ensure that you answer questions directly and not the long way around• Ensure that every answer you provide is easily understood by the interviewer• A smile and small talk will take you a long way and help you build an instant

rapport with the interviewer• Never use slang or vulgar language– Only ever use slang ( to a very light degree) if the interviewer uses the same with

you – remember adaptability!

Do’s and Don’ts – Speech

Communication:SPEECH• Always be polite (thank you, please)• Always leave the question of remuneration to the interviewer and only ask

questions around package structure when they bring it up• When you’re asked funny or unorthodox interview questions like “if you

could be 1 person who would that person be”, it’s ok to take your time to laugh a bit about the question and think about it before you answer – just remember to stay true to “Who Am I?” principle covered before, but remaining conscious of where you are and what impression your choice would give the interviewer of the type of person you are

• Ensure that you display knowledge of your research into the company, your prospect role in the company and how you can add value to the company through joining them

Do’s and Don’ts – Speech

Look and Act the Part

Interview Do’s and Don'ts

INTERVIEW VIDEO:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S1ucmfPOBV8This services as a framework of a generic Interview.• Structure• Types of questions• Behaviour• Speech• Presentation• Thought process

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About Your CV

• Clear and professional presentation of who you are• Where you come from• What you intend on doing with your career• What you do with your time and how that works to bettering yourself in

line with the prospect employer’s interests or the role you’re applying for– Spare time– Current projects (NB!) and/or studies

Guidelines for your CV

What they see

Landing that Interview

The Interview

INTERVIEW VIDEO:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gHXKitKAT1EIrrelevant of the challenges you are faced with you need to deal with the situation.• Confidence• Persistence• Eagerness• Adaptability• Clear strategy• Focused• Ability to build rapport

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• Research, research, research• Follow up on all your applications

– Make sure you don’t become an annoyance to the prospect employer– Never arrive unannounced– Don’t ever call or send an email more than once in a week – UNLESS

they’ve given you a clear indication of when to follow up• “Call me on Tuesday” doesn’t mean call me on Tuesday at 8am – it’s

generally better to call later in the afternoon• Apply for roles that you actually qualify for, especially in terms of experience• Never address your CV to more than 1 person in your application (email

specifically)• Ensure your CV is perfect in grammar, font, writing, type of picture you have

on your profile etc

How to Land it

• NEVER GO DOOR TO DOOR!– This is sign of desperation – This is unprofessional– Always make an appointment if you’re going to show face

• Remember to never give up – every “no” is only another chance to get an even better opportunity– Learn from the negative responses – where possible, ask for feedback

on where you can improve if the person is willing to give you the feedback

– The best way to do this, is to send an email afterwards thanking the interviewer for their time even though you were unsuccessful, ask kindly for any positive criticism they might like to share on where you can improve your representation

No No’s

How to Keep it Going

• Be clear about your career goals• Ensure that your employer knows what your career goals are• Build networks with people relevant to your career growth

aspirations in your organization especially• Don’t be scared to volunteer your free time (with your

immediate Manager’s approval ONLY)• Keep yourself informed on industry on-goings• Continue your education in line with your aspirations,

industry norms and trends• Don’t be afraid to say no! Not every opportunity is for you or

in line with your goals or your passion

Outlook

How to keep it Going

VIDEO ABOUT DETERMINATION AND FOCUS:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pCq7eGKcs-wDreams don’t work unless you do!!!!•Stay focussed on the end goal•Discipline•Know what you want•Be prepared as it’s never easy•You are valuable for as long as you provide value•Be fearless•Let no one stop You

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