TIPS FOR THE EMERGING MANAGER

TIPS FOR THE EMERGING MANAGER

By

OLAYINKA MOSES

A lecture delivered on the 18th of October, 2012 at Jossy

Royal Hotel, Jos. For the Graduating Class of 2011/2012 Business Administration, University of Jos.

PREFACE

There are some events in life that happens only once in a person’s lifetime. One of such is graduation; this is even so because this may be the last some of us may see each other.

Hence the need to give our very best to all now that we have one more chance to do that.

Another issue of concern at this stage of life to the average student is the question of what “next after school?”

 “WHAT NEXT”?

• What job will I get?

• When will I get it?

• Am I going to be successful?

• What if I fail?

• Who can I go to for help and support? Etc.

THE TIPS

Begin Small but desire greatness (Why join the Army if you can’t be a  

General?).

Set your goals for the next five years

Imbibe the “Work Factor”

Never Give up

Seek to know only the problems and attempt to fix them

Remember the “GOD FACTOR”

THE CURRICULUM VITAE

A CV document forms the main source of communicating the skills of the candidate to the employer.

Your CV or resume speaks about your educational qualification, work experience, skill sets and the personal details.

As you start your journey to the larger society you need a well-structured and thought through CV as a starting point for job hunting

CONTENTS OF CV

• Your contact details

• Profile/personal statement (optional)

• Professional qualifications

• Education

• Employment history (If Any)

Recent experience is most relevant and deserves the most detail

• Additional information e.g. IT skills, hobbies

• References

• Date and Signature

WHAT YOU MUST KNOW ABOUT INTERVIEWS?

It is important to be on time for interviews. It is best if you arrive at least 15 minutes before the start time. This gives you some time to relax before the questioning process begins.

Dress appropriately, since the first impression is a lasting one.

Consider the next slides:

PRACTICAL TIPS FOR INTERVIEW

i. Do some research on the organization before the interview

ii. Practice interviewing

iii. Go alone. Do not take children or friends.

iv. Make frequent eye contact

v. Smile, be polite, and try to relax.

vi. Listen carefully to the questions asked.

vii. Ask the interviewer to restate a question if you are confused.

viii. Answer questions as directly as possible.

• Make positive statements.

• If you have worked before, talk about what you learned from it.

• Use examples of how your skills and abilities would fit the job.

BE SURE YOU HAVE ANSWERS ABOUT THE FOLLOWING BEFORE GOING FOR AN INTERVIEW:

a. What are your weaknesses?

b. What are your Strengths?

c. Why must you be hired instead of another person?

d. Who are your referees

e. What is your Personality.

CONCLUSION

The world has moved from where it was years ago to newer levels. To still be relevant in the Business world; the Emerging Manager must be ICT friendly to optimize his or her potentials and add value.

The crux of the matter therefore is for a greater embrace of technology.

Thank you for your time