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In this second step of Talentsquare's 'Expedition Roadmap To Getting The Job You Want', we help you to take a deep dive into the job, company or market you are considering. Ask yourself some critical questions and orient yourself as best you can before submitting your application.
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Defining Your Destination
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Understanding Yourself
DefiningYour Destination
Defining Your ‘Unique Selling Proposition’
Managing The Moments Of Truth
Standing Out From The Crowd
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Expedition Roadmap To Getting The Job You WantStep by Step to Your Destination
Getting the job you want requires careful consideration and intense effort.
TALENTSQUARE provides a simple 5 step process , from ‘finding out’ to ‘getting’ the job you want.
STEP 2
Expedition Roadmap To Getting The Job You WantStep by Step to Your Destination
Understanding Yourself
DefiningYour Destination
Defining Your Unique Selling Proposition
Managing The Moments Of Truth
Standing Out From The Crowd
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23
4
5
Defining Your
Destination
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Do you know the job market you want to enter?What do you know about the company you want to join?Do you understand the requirements of the job you aspire?Is there a match between who you are, the job you aspire & your long term career objectives?
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Do you know the market you want to enter? •What is typical about this market and what are
the main trends?•Who are the main players? •What is the market size and who has which
market share?•Of the companies that interest you...•What is the positioning and reputation?•What is the geographical scope?•Who are the competitors?
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Make sure you analyse the company you want to join: •What is the company’s history and legacy?•What is their business model and operational scope?•Are their vision, mission and values appealing for you?•How are the financial results and what are the trends?•What vacancies do they have for the moment?•What career & development opportunities do they offer?• Is this an ‘employer of choice’?
Use all possible channels for this research: search online, watch the press, use social media & blog forums, check corporate websites
and official publication, ask current employees,…
Do you understand the job you aspire?•Review the job description in detail•Talk to people who do this kind of work,
preferable at the same company•Think about the core competencies that
are required, both in terms of technical skills as well personal competencies
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How is the match?• Is this a company you really want to work
for? Do they share your values and is this the right party to join in view of your long term career objectives?• Is this a job that you aspire to do? Will it
allow you to feel good and learn & grow?•And... do you have what it takes?
You think so?Then it’s time to proceed!
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Not sure...Think twice before applying. Ask others for feedback about the fit between you and the job. Try to be as objective and realisitic as you can
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Compiled & written by Pieterjan Kempynck. Pieterjan graduated as Master in Clinical Psychology and is Managing Director of TalentSquare. He has over 20 years experience in human resources and talent management. Pieterjan took part in several polar expeditions.
All pictures courtesy and copyright Laurent Dick at www.laurentdick.com
Pictures taken during the Antarctic Sailing Expedition 2007/2008. More info on www.circles.cc
October 2011.
