Career Comeback Networking Event Tips on Returning to Work March 6, - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Career Comeback Networking Event Tips on Returning to Work March 6, 2014 TP @ Tian Pouw

Individual activity 0 100 Motivation to make a career comeback ? 0 100 Concern in making a comeback ? (Capability / Readiness / Fit / Opportunity) 1

Individual activity 1 2 Any regrets about Reasons for wanting leaving the to return to workforce workforce Your concerns & Assistance and fears Support 4 3 2

Agenda / Discussion Points • Are you prepared? • Self assessment • Upgrading yourself • Branding yourself • Networking 3

“Are You PREP’D ?” • Mind • Work-Life Clarity & Focus 4

Are you ready to return to work? What are the reasons for What do I value in a job? returning to work? What are my interests, desire & What are my career options? passion? Do I have a network of friends, How will I balance my family and family and contacts to support my personal commitments? return to work? What training will I need to Do I have the skills to perform the complete in order to close any jobs that I desire? knowledge gap? 5

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Agenda / Discussion Points • Are you prepared? • Self assessment • Upgrading yourself • Branding yourself • Networking 7

Knowing Yourself Be REAL • Assessment • Self Critique 8

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Agenda / Discussion Points • Are you prepared? • Self assessment • Upgrading yourself • Branding yourself • Networking 10

Experiences matter, but Looking and Acting Up-to-Date matter • Online Learning Just as Much • Classroom Training • Professional Network • Technology • Wardrobe 11

Learning platform available Toastmaster International Coursera : Online : Communication & Course Leadership Development Gain certification and insights in other areas Join a club near you to of interest improve speaking and leadership skills Goodwill Community Rotary International : Foundation (GCF) : Leadership Development Computer Skills Join a club near you to improve speaking and leadership skills Make a difference in your Sharpen your computer community and sharpen skills - from Microsoft your leadership skills Office to computer basics 12

Agenda / Discussion Points • Are you prepared? • Self assessment • Upgrading yourself • Branding yourself • Networking 13

Branding Yourself • Research • Resume • Interview 14

Tips on Resume Use a professional format and emphasise relevant skills • Properly named resume file name • 2 - 4 pages, standard font size • Sections/ key words to include:  Span of control / team size  Personal information  Products / Geography  Qualifications / Membership  Specific KPIs / quantitative  Training  Internal & external projects /  Functions / competencies initiatives  Types of employers / clients  References • `  Customised Summary & Body 15

Tips on Resume Include volunteer or community involvement D on’t disregard any volunteer work if your role involved assuming ownership or making decisions. Include continuing education and professional devt Show that you’ve kept your skills refreshed through active participation in conferences or workshops. Relate your parental skills to the job, if applicable For mums solely committed to parental duties and had no community involvement, translate your roles into a work skill. Share successful past achievements Focus on what you achieved, what ideas you contributed, and problems you resolved. Dummies.com  “Women Re - entering Workforce” 16

“ Botoxing ” your Resume ? “Think of your resume as an advertisement – and you are the product. An ad is a brief synopsis of a product’s highlights, not a long list of every single feature.” • “More than xx years of • Outdated tech skills experiences….” • Picture • Birthdate / Age • Family profile • Graduation date • Home address • “Very early” employment • Blog, Interests & • Start date & end date of Activities employment 17

Making the most of your interview Research the prospective employer’s website to gain insight on company background. Be prepared to discuss about the happenings in the industry Identify the type of interview that you will be attending to help manage your expectations and customise your preparation Practice your lines so you can anticipate questions and prepare your answers. Provide sufficient examples to back up your points Adhere to the dress code and ensure that you present yourself professionally. Color of attire – skin tone. Perfume. 18

Interview tips !!!! M:T = 60%:40% Over sell or Under sell ? Ask Questions and Engage. Be honest. Sound Keen. Awareness of Self- and Others. Body language. Mirroring. Get a book / google. Honest and brutal critique. Seek out trusted non-BS friend or respected professional. 19

Commonly asked questions during a job interview Can you tell me about Why did you leave your last yourself? job? Be honest. It’s alright to tell the Offer a summary of your personality, work history and recruiter you wanted to care for experiences. Mention voluntary your family and/or children What motivated you to work or additional courses return to the workforce? undertaken during your break While the additional income is a significant factor, emphasise on professional development. Share your passions and goals for skills- building Are you willing to accept a How will you balance all your lower pay? commitments? Avoid demanding for a high pay Sell your organisational skills and before securing a job. Understand elaborate on how you will that you will have to invest time to prioritise tasks. Mention sources build credibility of support such as day-care centres or your family members 20

Agenda / Discussion Points • Are you prepared? • Self assessment • Upgrading yourself • Branding yourself • Networking 21

“TS” N E T W O R K I N G • LinkedIn & • Facebook • Hunting HH Name card • Seminar • Gathering • Buddy • Ex-s • Mend ties 22

Online platform to support the transition back to the workplace Online resources Women Like Us iRelaunch Working Mother mums@work     Career Advice Readiness Quiz Career Advice Work Tutorial • Increased claims frequency and volume     Readiness Career Guide Blogs Career Coaching • Increased fraud and volatility Quizzes    Success Stories Articles of natural catastrophes Return to Work  • Regulatory requirements Career Guide Checklist   Online Courses Videos  Research Publications Website 23

STAYing ON Track Success at work • Choices • Resilience • Just Do It !! • Establish support system • Stay energized 24

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Acknowledgment & Thank You Any questions?

Tian Pouw, Pun @ TP Principal TP is a Principal in KornFerry Kuala Lumpur Before that, he was the consulting practice Associates’ office and a member of the Firm's Global lead for Hewitt talent and Financial Markets. leadership engagement practice in Malaysia. TP possesses more than two decades of TP started his career with Andersen experience in executive search, regional Consulting in Malaysia. During his tenure, consulting and corporate HR experiences in he was the senior consulting manager for assessment and development, change the Organization and Human Performance management, mergers and acquisitions, group, specializing in the financial services as a Regional HR Lead – Asia, organization change and transformation and industry, talent acquisition & management and has and as a Quality-ISO9001 manager. worked with senior management-level clients mainly in the financial services TP holds a bachelor’s degree in economics sectors throughout Asia Pacific including from Monash University, Australia, and a India, Indonesia, Korea, Malaysia, Mauritius, post-grad diploma in human resource the Philippines, Singapore and Thailand. management from the University of Malaya. Prior to joining KornFerry, TP was the group human resources general manager for Hong Leong Group, one of Malaysia's largest conglomerates. 27

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