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

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.