Create a Batman, Not a Robin How to Get the Most Out of Your Student Staff

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Hello!I am Kareem RahamanSenior Digital Communications Officer, Ryerson UniversityCo-Founder, Splash Effect

You can find me at:@Dynamyk

What We’ll Cover

▷The Soft Skills Gap▷Student Development Steps▷Connecting Students to Industry

36 Part Time StaffIn roles across the university

2 Co-WorkersWhom managed staff after me.

5 Full-Time StaffWho worked summers

1.Soft Skills GapThe Missing Component

Teaching and Tools

““Of all the things employers look for when hiring talent, it’s the so-called

‘soft skills’ that are valued most: communication, teamwork, flexibility and positive attitude are by far the most sought-after skills. Employers

understand that everything else can be taught, so they look for the most

promising raw material to work with.”

“Hire for fit. Train for Skill”

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Missing Skills

Collaboration

Communication

Critical Thinking Creativity

2.Development Plan

Understanding their why

“Great managers get the most out of their staff by ensuring their staff get the most out of their jobs. “

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Process

Understand Their

Why

Give them valuable

workGive

Feedback

Provide Mentorship/Developme

nt Opportunities

Questions

1) If I could choose one friend or mentor to trade jobs with, I’d choose ____________, because

____________.

2) I’ve always wondered what it would be like to do ____________. It’s interesting to me because

____________.

3) If I had the right education or skill set, I’d definitely try ____________, because ____________.

4) If I had to go back to school tomorrow or change programs, I’d major in ____________, because

____________.

5) My co-workers and friends always say I’m great at ____________, because ____________.

6) The thing I love most about my current job is ____________, because ____________.

7) If my boss would let me, I’d do more of ____________, because ____________.

8) If I had a free Saturday that had to be spent “working” on something, I’d choose ____________,

because ____________.

9) When I retire, I want to be known for ____________, because ____________.

“Approve the student, not the tweet”

Top Reasons to WorkSomewhere

CultureFlexibilityResponsibilityEvaluation

Deliverables

Skills Analysis

One on Ones

Exit Interview/Mock Interview

Skills and Strengths Analysis

▷StrengthFinders▷LuminaSpark▷Myers Briggs

Some start at $10/student, some are free if you learn how to facilitate.

One on Ones

Give them a regular chance for feedback, get them comfortable with GIVING feedback.

Exit Interview

Wrap up the year and give them some questions they might hear in their future job interview.

Before working for you, I wasn't really used to a boss having such confidence in my abilities. When you're entry-level, it's sometimes hard to think that your skills are actually valuable - it's easy to feel interchangeable or expendable, and feeling like I was actually being consulted for my skills was amazing.

Sometimes being left alone and independent did not work well for me; not having reassurance or praise meant I felt unsure of whether I was actually doing well. Sometimes silence is the worst vote of confidence.

3.Connect to Industry

Help them integrate

Set up coffee meetings

Reach out to those at your institution who have jobs that aligns with their why.

Students Crave Mentorship

Community Events

End Goal

Thank You!

Any questions? Reach out:

@Dynamyk

Don’t forget the evaluations!