5. 2 Skills Matrix – due Feb 14
TOP SKILLS EMPLOYERS WANT:
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Team work
Problem Solving
Organization
Communication (written / verbal)
Adaptability
Technical skills
Analysis
Initiative
Learning
Resilience
from Job Outlook 2014, National Association of Colleges and Employers
from your Job
Description
6. 2 Skills Matrix
WHAT IS CAR?
WHAT MAKES A STORY GOOD?
WHY DOES THE LISTENER CARE?
ACTIVITY:
1) Find a partner
2) Share your story with them
3) Does it meet CAR?
4) Probe – where are the gaps?
7. 2 Skills Matrix
ADDING THE “L” = CARL
LESSON OR LINK
Lesson Learned
Reflection: How does something non-business
relate to a business context (i.e. how does what
you learn from Football relate to business?)
8. 3 Networking
WHAT IS IT?
WHY DO WE DO IT?
SHARE YOUR EXPERIENCES.
5 COMPONENTS
1. The Pre-Game
2. Professional Conduct
3. The Art of Conversation
4. The Exit
5. Follow Up
9. 3 Networking
Activity Version 1.0
FORM A GROUP OF 5-6 PEOPLE
1. Green = delegate
2. Everyone else network with this person
3. Starting topic = favourite food & why
10. 3 Networking
Art of Conversation
WHAT IS FLOW?
WHAT TO TALK ABOUT?
WHAT IS ACTIVE LISTENING?
MINI ACTIVITY:
What would you ask me?
12. 3 Networking
The Exit
ARE YOU AN AWKWARD TURTLE?
• Don’t just walk away
• Excuse yourself
• Show GRATITUDE – thank delegates
for their time
• Exchange cards or CONTACT INFO
NETWORKING/BUSINESS CARDS
Name and program
Contact info
13. 3 Networking
Activity Version 2.0
FIND A GROUP
(1 PERSON OF EACH COLOR)
1. Orange = delegate
2. Everyone else network with this person
3. Starting topic = tips for someone coming
to UBC / Sauder
14. 3 Networking
Follow Up
WHAT IS IT?
WHY SHOULD YOU DO IT?
HOW DO YOU DO IT RIGHT?
HOW TO FOLLOW UP:
• Email
• Connect on LinkedIn, if appropriate
• Reiterate thank you’s!
• Mention something you discussed
• Hand write a thank you to really impress
15. 4 Administrative
COLLECTING WEEKLY HOMEWORK
• It must be handed in within the first 5
minutes of class, or else considered late and
will receive a zero
FAMILY DAY: FEB 10
• YOU MUST ATTEND AN
ALTERNATIVE TUTORIAL
THIS WEEK (T18 ONLY)
16. 4 Administrative
KEY TAKE AWAYS
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Skills Matrix: Context – Action – Result – Link
Networking: PREPARE!
Be a team networker and facilitate entry and exit
DEADLINES (go to the course blog)
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STORIES IN OFFICE HRS: THIS WEEK
JOB POSTING: NEXT WEEK LECTURE
NETWORKING EVENT: FEB 6
NETWORKING REFLECTION: FEB 9
SKILLS MATRIX: FEB 14
