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Networking in the 21st Century

   

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Employability Skills 2Table of ContentsSECTION ONE: Know Your Sector - Learning Outcomes 1 &3.............................................31.1 Introduction..........................................................................................................................31.2 Networking.......................................................................................................................31.2.1 Reassessment of Qualifications.................................................................................31.2.2 Hidden jobs................................................................................................................41.2.3 Development of Career..............................................................................................41.2.4 The Holland’s theory of career choice.......................................................................41.3 Reflection on Networking Experiences............................................................................4SECTION TWO: Know Your Sector - Learning Outcome 3....................................................62.1 Introduction..........................................................................................................................62.2 Using BSc Human Resource Management to Develop Job Skills...................................62.3 Professional Qualification: Chartered Institute of Personnel Development (CIPD)........62.4 Plan of acquiring CIPD....................................................................................................7SECTION THREE: Let them know you: - Learning Outcomes 1 &4......................................83.1 Introduction..........................................................................................................................83.2 Human Resource Officer: Job Description.......................................................................83.2.1 Responsibilities of HRO............................................................................................83.2.2 Qualifications.............................................................................................................93.3 Skills.................................................................................................................................93.3.1 My Linked In profile and CV..................................................................................103.4 Application of the STAR method in the Interview Process...........................................10References................................................................................................................................12Appendices...............................................................................................................................14Appendix 1: Confirmation Attendance................................................................................14Appendix 2: Screenshot of Current Job Description............................................................15Appendix 3: Current Professional CV..................................................................................17Appendix 4: Professional Development Plan (PDP)............................................................18
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Employability Skills 3SECTION ONE: Know Your Sector - Learning Outcomes 1 &31.1 IntroductionThe objective of this section is to address the learning outcomes one and three where I showcase my understanding of self-awareness and to prepare to present myself at any job interview. The benefits of networking in creating commercial awareness of the human resource management sector about the Holland’s theory of career choice are discussed as well. Additionally, the skills learned from elevator pitch and applied in the networking experiences attended are provided in details.1.2 NetworkingAccording to Jackson (2014), Career networking is significant in many ways in creating commercial awareness of the human resource management sector. It helps in the reassessment of one's qualifications, finding hidden jobs, and career development (Hall, 2011; Mohd Rasdi et al., 2013).1.2.1 Reassessment of QualificationsCareer networking becomes an assessment of the nature of the actual job market with regard to knowledge, skills, and abilities. It is common knowledge that careers and the job industry vary from time to time, making job qualifications of some employees irrelevant. Spurk et al. (2015) and Boswell et al. (2012) argues that career networking with working experts and industry professionals will help to prepare me for my employability. For example, the desiredprofessional skills in the human resource management have been changing, and the employers also shift service delivery to automation. Networking will, therefore, equip me with the reality on the ground.
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Employability Skills 41.2.2 Hidden jobsKroft and Pope ( 2014) show that 80% of job vacancies are never advertised online and in thenewspaper, thus searching for job vacancies can be a daunting task. This is because recruitersand the management resort to networking and word-of-mouth to fetch for qualified candidates (José, and Cardoso, 2011). Therefore, networking can be significant to me when looking for potential jobs after the search on job websites has failed (Caliendo et al., 2011).1.2.3 Development of CareerI can use networking in professional groups and corporate associations to seek for guidance on how to advance my career in a way to that is relevant to the current market needs. This will ensure that my skills are those that are eagerly sort of by the employer thus placing me ina better position than other graduates.1.2.4 The Holland’s theory of career choiceThe Holland’s theory of career choice is the most relevant one to my career (human resource management) (Patton and McMahon, 2014). According to this theory, my career falls under social because am interested in interacting with people, training, offering help among others. This also is proof of how networking, which requires sociability, will be of benefit to me in providing commercial awareness to my career. 1.3 Reflection on Networking ExperiencesI have attended two networking experiences, all relevant to my profession. These include HR professionals’ summit and HR & Talent Acquisition Conference.During these events, I used the elevator pitch skills to attract potential employers for my industrial attachment. Denning and Dew (2012) opine that the elevator pitch assists in career exploration and development. I was able to not oversell or undersell my skills and experience by creating a positive impact within a short time which left a lasting impression on some of
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