Presentation by Career Guidance Council 25th Sep 2011

“Assisting people who are in trouble, providing help to those who are needy and feeding those who are

hungry are acts of Worship.”

CAREER GUIDANCE COUNCIL Empowering youth through proper guidance is the best way of supporting the community

Lack of Preparation

Error 1

Asking about salary too

early

Error 4

Saying bad about

college/system/former

company/boss

Error 2

Lying/Providing

wrong informatio

n!

Error 3

Common Interview Errors

Any Questions?

=What do you want to be known for?

Live the story you want to tell.

Is what your peers think of you when they hear your name.

Separates you from others while highlighting your strengths.

Makes a promise to others that you have a strong foundation and that you can be trusted.

Keeps you focused on what’s most important to you.

Tells people who you are and it makes a guarantee about the future.

Makes a positive statement about your character

Famous brands

SOME OF GREATEST PERSONAL BRANDS

Competent Proficient in required skills and knowledgeable.

Courteous Being good-natured, respectful, and considerate.

Credible Being consistent and certain.

Confident Assured of one’s abilities.

Conscientious Thoughtful and dependable.

Communicator Effective Correspondence and understanding others.

Examples• Stress-less cheerleader• Dedicated, daring, achiever• The go-to guy for proofreading• Savvy, caring, achiever• Funny, friendly, free spirit• Prolific, stylish, go-getter