Developing Marketable skill

DEVELOPING MARKETABLE SKILL

Yinka olaitowww.yinkaolaito.com

THE REALITY

In today’s economy, the job market is very competitive. A job seeker needs to

set him/herself apart from the crowd-Amy Welther

THE BAD NEWS

Major industries are cutting down jobs

THE BAD NEWS

4.4millions are laid off between Dec. 2007-March 2009- us Fed govt

THE BAD NEWS

Most jobs are taken before being advertised.

THE GOOD NEWS

There are good jobs

THE GOOD NEWS

Managers work hard to retain good job

THE GOOD NEWS

Managers do not remove jobs at random

WHY WOULDN’T ANYONE HIRE ME?

Good grades, No skills

WHY WOULDN’T ANYONE HIRE ME

No deliverables, No value proposition

WHY WOULDN’T ANYONE HIRE ME

Acting like you are entitled to a paycheck

MAKE A DIFFERENCE

Have competitive advantage

MAKE A DIFFERENCE

Have some insanely great credentials.

MAKE A DIFFERENCE

Be an opportunity

MAKE A DIFFERENCE

Create a compelling offer.

MARKETABLE SKILL DEVELOPMENT

… The most important thing to do in college is not to focus on getting good grade…but to get out of

the classrooms and start working for people to build solid portfolios.


Having in-demands skill is not what employers really value.


Think in term of what skills your desired industry values, and then start your learning.

STEPS TO DEVELOPMENT OF MARKETABLE SKILL

Internship


Volunteer service


Become a project committee member


Self education: Google reader- I have learned more from my Google readers than any graduate school-

Ryan Stephen


Association/Mentorship


Seminars/workshop

BASIC MARKETABLE SKILL

Business ethics/financial


Writing skills

BASIC MARKETABLESKILL

Public speaking/ presentation


Communications


People management/leadership skills


Professional certifications


Basic Microsoft office tools


Online presence.

MARKET YOUR SKILL…

Your networks: Friends Family Lecturers Associations Clubs

MARKET YOUR SKILL

Narrow your focus

MARKET YOUR SKILL

Reach your target and reach out.

WHAT YOU ACHIEVE

The economy will not dictate the job you take

WHAT YOU ACHIEVE

You are not forced to take any job

WHAT YOU ACHIEVE

You have control over your life.

WHAT YOU ACHIEVE

You stand in a better advantage

WHAT YOU ACHIEVE

You can earn yourself a reserved shoe

WHAT YOU CAN ACHIEVE

You become a most valuable asset

CONCLUSION

You don’t have to be an expert, just be good

CONCLUSION

It is not the strongest of the species that survives, nor the most intelligent,

the world become great for most adaptable

CONCLUSION

When you have done all, give, sow a seed for great future.

NEXT STEP

Download my e-book: Personal branding for first class professionals

Prepare for “Developing Marketable skill annual conference in April 2010”

NEXT STEP

Join the planning committee and enjoy benefits

THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME

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