APRIL 2016-WHAT TO KNOW AND DO RIGHT
WHAT TO KNOW AND DO RIGHT!
Introduction
- The Economic Environment
- Value of Certificate
- Workplace skills
- Choice of Career
- Personal SWOT
Knowledge of the Economy
- The Industry Profile.
- Know the profile of the industry you intend to work in.
- Economic trends and indicators.
- Even if you didn’t study Economics in school, you must know basic economic issues: follow the news.
- The Economic needs of the future.
- What will Nigeria’s economy look like. Which industry or profession will dominate?
The Value of Certificate
- It certifies academic or mental ability
- Certificate value must be demonstrated-make it count
- Enhancement Option – Get skills that will enhance the value of your certificate.
What career means
Definition
A career is a chosen line of activities to which you devote your energy –passion and time to support a prosperous (happy) life.
Deciding Career
- Passion
- Skills
- Market
Changing Career
If market changes, change your skill before changing career.
How to decide on career choice
- Career is a marathon not a sprint – set it as stepping stones.
- Make a career plan.
- Entry Level Officer
- Senior Specialist – Senior Consultant in line of specialization option
- General Management – Director/Operations option
- Business Analyst – Business Manager option
- Use the G + P + V formula.
- Gifts + Passions + Values – strength is passion and your values are non-negotiable
- Ask other people.
- Explore unconventional careers – If not excited by the popular career available, try unconventional ones.
- Find a Mentor.
- Try an Internship.
- Take a Test – For example, those used by banks
- Keep in mind what you are good at.
- Think about what excites and engages you.
- Be aware of all the opportunities.
- Find out what the requirements are.
- Consult career consultants.
What to know before looking for Jobs.
- Self Assessment and Job Profiling – skills and requirement of every job.
- The job and your career fit.
- Recruitment and Hiring Process – Interview Techniques
Top Workplace Skills
- Communication
- Organizational
- IT Skills
- Analytical/Critical Thinking
- Leadership
- Time Management
- Teamwork
- Innovation and Creativity
- Business Acumen
- Interpersonal
Know your personal SWOT
S- Strength
W-Weakness
O-Opportunities
T-Threats
Entrepreneurship vs. Craft
Entrepreneurship
An entrepreneur is someone who exercises initiative by organizing a venture to take benefit of an opportunity and, as the decision maker, decides what, how, and how much of a good or service will be produced.
Craft
An activity involving skill in making things by hand.
For example – The craft of cobbling
Therefore,
- To become an entrepreneur does not necessarily involve going through craft. You can turn craft into business.
- Entrepreneurship is a mindset, a philosophy, a business orientation.
- Craft is like a meal ticket but may not last
- Generally, an entrepreneur has a passion for solving problems.
- An entrepreneur is a business person. He sees things from business angle
Degrees for Next Generation Careers
SECTOR
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RELATED DEGREES
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JOB OPPORTUNITIES
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• HEALTH: Increasing population and need to check diseases and their spread. Health care will continue to be on the front burner.
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• Biology
• Public Health • Health Information Tech • Pharmacy • Nursing • Medicine
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• Genetic Consultant
• Medical Public Health • Social Worker • Registered Nurse • Technologist • Home Health Aid.
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• BUSINESS: Global business will continue to be a major economic driver.
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• International Finance
• E-commerce • Business Statistics • ICT • Financial Support.
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• International Consultant
• Strategic Planner • Portfolio Management Business analyst
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• GREEN COLLAR JOB:
The need to be environmentally conscious, design, policy, and technology to improve conservation and sustainability.
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• Environmental science.
• Natural Resource Management and Policy. • Electromechanical Technology.
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• Sustainability Officer
• Renewable Energy Technician • Waste Management Consultant • Geophysicist • Sustainable Environment Planner
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• ADVANCED MEDICAL RESEARCH
Research that covers a wide variety of medical fields.
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• Biotechnology
• Bioinformatics • Cell Biology • Anatomical Sciences • Molecular Pharmacology • Lab Technology
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• Robotic Technician
• Simulation Engineer • Synthetic Biologist • Gene screener
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• FINANCE
Finance is wide-ranging, covering an array of specializations in the world of business, economics and banking.
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• Statistics
• Investment and Securities Analysis • Functional Analysis • Financial Planning • Accounting
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• Forensic
• Accountant • Credit Analyst • Private Equity • Management Consultant • Geophysicist
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• DIGITAL SPACE
A lot of open opportunities abound in the Digital Space – Technology and Communications.
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• Computer Science
• Computational Mathematics • Game Design and Development • Artificial Intelligence and Robotics • Data Processing Technology
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• Interface designer
• Software Developer • Content Generator • Cybersecurity Specialist • Casual game designer.
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• AUTOMOTIVE
Designs that can solve the energy crisis through creation of hybrid vehicles and other technologies.
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• Transportation and Highway Engineering
• Environmental Science • Natural Resources Management, Design Engineering • Industrial Safety Technology.
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• Energy Efficiency Manager
• Automotive Field Technician • Specialist Industrial Product Manager • Mechanical Engineer • Energy Conservation Engineer. |
Conclusion
From this discussion, these are things to do:
- Personal Profiling is important.
- Communication plan – Email, Social Media especially LinkedIn.
- Perfect your career choice and related skills.
- Start the journey and ensure continuous improvement.
- Stay informed – Networking.
- Brand yourself – Be known for something.