HOW TO GET THAT JOB

Sesewa Training School

o I am passionate about developing people through learning and mentoring with a focus on human resources management.

o Currently Lead, HR & Admin at FleetPartners Leasing Limited. o Started career in consulting and has garnered experience working

with top management consultants in Nigeria. o Considered by many as one of the brightest young HR Professionals in Nigeria, with a global perspective in view.

o Student campus ambassador for the Unilever Brand, and has won several leadership excellence awards.

o Samuel has spoken to thousands of graduates and undergraduates on career and personal development related topics which has

inspired and motivated many to live purposeful lives. o Samuel is playful, an Arsenal fan, a lover of God and books.

Hello!

SAMUEL AKINLOTAN

Where we are:

• Youth unemployment rate – 24%

• Over 20,000 people disengaged in 2016

• Defined and widening talent gap

**National Bureau of Statistics (Q2, 2016)

The type of work we do and how we do it is

constantly changing – VUCA world.

It is becoming increasingly important to be able to manage your own career in this changing world of

work.

o The Business: YOU

o 7 Habits of Highly Effective Jobseekers

o Case study: Getting HR on

your side

Content

The Business: YOU

The best jobs are obtained by

those who plan, get themselves organised and

then act.

It takes time and practice-

GETTING A JOB IS A JOB.

Step up to stand out

The secret to standing out is to be the unique

and authentic you;

• in person, • on paper, • and online.

o Soar with your strengths

o Weaken your weaknesses

o Tap into your values

o Pursue your passions

o Define your purpose

o Articulate your accomplishments

Know what you want

Successful job searches do not happen by

Accident.

• Profession (People, Position, Place)

• Company (Top 20)

• Industry (Top 5)

You will get what you bargain for.

If you don’t know your

value, you will never get what you are worth.

Get Social

• Attend industry events

• Ask friends for job leads

• Follow and interact on social media

• Follow and interact with the people in the company you’d like to be part of.

Stay Engaged

• Volunteer/conferences

• Intern

• Short – term training

• Freelance/part – time work

• Associations/ certifications

CV Critique

Why CVs get trashed

• Location

• Function

• Level & Experience

• Education

• Errors: spelling, grammar

• Format, CAPS, irrelevant information, abbreviation

• Superlatives

CV & Resume

• Tailor your resume

• Chronological format

• Personal Statement: career goals and

objective

• Highlight accomplishments

• Structured

The Interview

“So many people out there have no idea what they want to do for a living,

but they think that by going on job interviews they’ll magically figure it out. If you’re not sure, that message

comes out loud and clear in the interview”.

– Todd Bermont

Interview

Preparation: you, the job, the company, the industry

Appearance

First Impression: invite, courtesy, entrance

The Chat

Follow – up

Common Interview Questions

• Tell me about yourself?

• What is your greatest strength?

• Where do you see yourself in 5 years?

• Why are you interested in working for this company/why do you want this job?

• Why should I hire you?

• What is the biggest mistake you’ve made?

• What is your greatest accomplishment?

Universal hiring rule:

• Candidate value > Cost

• You must be LIKED to be hired…not necessarily the most qualified.

“I had a job interview at an insurance company once and the lady said ‘Where do you see yourself in five

years?’ and I said ‘Celebrating the fifth year anniversary of you asking me this

question”

– Mitch Hedberg

7 Habits of Highly effective Jobseekers

Personal Development

Positioning

Business Awareness

Preparation & Practice

• If I had 6 hours to chop down a tree, I'd spend

the first 4 hours sharpening the axe.

– Abraham Lincoln

Personal Branding

Positive Mental Attitude

Live Well

• Eat well

• Get a lot of exercise

• Rest when you need to rest

• Have hobbies

• Get together with friends often and regularly spend

time with your family

If you take care of yourself, the good things will follow

• Performing a successful job search can bring in a lot of pressure, but end of the day, it’s still just a job

• It is important to remember that it does not take precedence over things that really matter: a

healthy body, people who love you, and a life to live to the fullest

Case study:

Getting HR on your side

• New Behaviours

• Artificial Intelligence

• Superstructured Organisations

• New Media

• Globally Connected World

• Smarter Generation

Shapers of the Future Workplace

So what are the skills you should be working on today to ensure you have a place in

the future of work?

• Creativity

• Critical Thinking

• Complex Problem Solving

• People Management (Social & Collaboration)

• Cross-Cultural Competency

• Emotional Intelligence

• Cognitive Flexibility

• Service Orientation

• Negotiation

Wilma Rudolph

@SamAkinlotan @samakinlotan Samuel Akinlotan Samuel Akinlotan