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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)