tutorial #2 curtis semester 2
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Name cards out! Technology away!Hand in Skills Matrix DraftCurtis Kuznecov – T25 & T32
Comm 202
Tutorial #2
Agenda
1 on 1 Recap Skills Matrix Analyzing the Job Posting
Action Items
1. One-on-One Recap
Most Important Component – Action!
Situation (20%)Task (10%)Action (60%)Result (5%)Lesson/Link (5%)
2. Skills Matrix
Using STARSituation• Set the
scene• Who?• What?• Where?• When?
Task
• The objective, issue or obstacle you had to over come.• Why is
this story significant?
Action
• The How• What did
you consider/do to overcome the situation?
• What skills were applied?
• Your/vs team actions
Result/Link
• The Lesson/Outcome
• What was the result of your actions/decisions?
• How are they relevant to the skill/job?
• Needs to be employer centric
SKILLS MATRIX
Resume
Cover Letter
Interview
2. Skills Matrix
Example of a STARL
SITUATIONMIS-
STEPS FAILURE LESSON ACTION STEPS
ContextWho?What?When?Where?
What did I do wrong?
How am I accountable
for the mistakes made?
What happened as
a result of my actions?
What did I learn
through this failure?
How did I overcome OR what will I do
now?
SELF-AWARENESS/ACCOUNTABILITY
Failure Stories
Example of a Failure
Failure StoriesStory clearly indicates what went wrong and accountability is taken
Majority of the story focuses on lessons learned (i.e. personal and professional development)
Student shows what they would do differently if faced with the situation again, or what they already did since (comeback story)
Generally aim to be: authentic, humble, accountable
Marking Rubric
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Skills Matrix Mixer – 4 rounds, 1 story each!
Activity1. Applicants have 2 min to tell a story (either
success or failure)2. Interviewers have 1 min to provide feedback
(TA’s will be listening) • What is the storyteller missing from
their story? (Situation)• Is is specific enough?• What is confusing? Is the skill relevant?• Are there step-by-step actions?• Is the story appropriate for an
interview?
Job Posting Assignment
Analyzing the Job Posting
Brainstorm
Industry Terms
Qualities Needed
to Succeed
Your Experienc
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WHERE TO LOOK FOR JOB POSTINGS?
1. Analyzing the Job Posting What are the necessary skills needed for
the job?
What are the soft skills the company is looking for?
What do you know about the culture of the company?
What is the difference between hard skills & soft skills?
2. Brainstorm the Industry What terms have you learned in school
that relate to the industry you are applying for
What articles/books have you read about the industry?
Who have you talked to in the industry?
3. Qualities Needed to Succeed
Which transferrable skill sets will be required in order to complete the tasks/responsibilities
• “Reading between the lines”
4. Your Experience
Look back to the stories in your Skills Matrix, where have you shown the necessary skills before?
Experiences in Jobs, organizations, clubs, class projects
How are your previous roles similar/relevant to the job posting’s?
Action Items for Next Week…
Sign up for Office hours!
Job Posting Research Assignment due Sunday January 31st at 11:59 PM
Skills Matrix due February 12th
Tutorial next week!
NOTE: Family Day (Tutorials will be held at the same time on Wednesday Feb 10)