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1. Expedition Roadmap To Getting The Job You Want
Step by Step to Your Destination
Managing The
Moments Of
Truth
Understanding
Yourself 5
1
Defining Your
Defining ‘Unique Selling
Standing Out
Your Destination Proposition’
From The
3 Crowd
2
4

2. It all starts by… 1
Understanding
Yourself
First of all, find your rock, take a deep breath, and reflect: What Is Your Essence?
What are your strengths? What are your values?
What are your pitfalls? What gives you energy?

3. Think about your strengths 1
first. You will be most
successful if you focus on
nurturing your strengths
Spot your strengths by
asking yourself…
• I realize my best results by
doing …
• I typically get recognized
for...
• The things I prefer to do
are...
• I engage in a specific
activity when …
• When I am successful it is
because of …
• I get excited about...
• I am an expert in ….
• When I evaluate myself, I
feel comfortable with …
• The things I learn the
fastest are …

4. Be weary about your pitfalls. 1
Recognize and contain them
so they don’t hold you back
Think… • I feel insecure about...
• I typically avoid... • I try to make sure people can’t see that I...
• I have trouble doing... • I typically need some support when ...
• Sometimes I get negative feedback on... • I loose my energy when...
• I have trouble learning things like... • I am vulnerable if...

5. What are your values? 1
What do you find truly important?
What are your drivers? Is it...
Status Power Mental rewards
Autonomy Expertise Creativity
Security Affiliation
Search for meaning ...
Values are personal preferences, they reflects what you deem right
and wrong or what “ought” to be. Values are traits or qualities that
you consider worthwhile; they represent your highest priorities
and deeply held driving forces. Values evolve over time as you
absorb influences and experience things firsthand

6. 1
What about your energy?
• I feel at my best when...
• The things I would like to do
most are...
• When working with other
people, I feel best when...
• If time and money did not
matter, my dream in life is...
• I have most respect for
people who...
• I am feel most proud when...

7. Can you recognize your reflection?
1
Do you know what makes you tick?
Now, let’s see if you
can define your
destination…

8. Expedition Roadmap To Getting The Job You Want
Step by Step to Your Destination
Managing The
Moments Of
Understanding Truth
Yourself 5
1
Defining Your
Defining Unique Selling
Standing Out
Your Destination Proposition
From The
3 Crowd
2
4

9. Do you know the job market you want to enter?
What do you know about the company you want to join?
2
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?
Defining
Your
Destination

10. 2
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?

11. 2
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,…

12. Do you understand the job you aspire?
• Review the job description in detail 2
• 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

13. How is the match?
• Is this a company you really want to work 2
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!
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

14. Expedition Roadmap To Getting The Job You Want
Step by Step to Your Destination
Managing The
Moments Of
Understanding Truth
Yourself 5
1
Defining Your
Defining Unique Selling
Standing Out
Your Destination Proposition
From The
3 Crowd
2
4

15. Defining Your
3
Unique Selling Proposition
Don’t forget, it’s a Job Market. You are about to enter a Competitive Arena.
So you will need a plan of attack to win in the market place.
Ask yourself: What do you have to offer? Why should they be interested in you?
Define your USP that articulates what makes you different from the rest

16. The job market is a competitive arena. In order to be recruited, you will need to do
more than list your academic track record. You will need to sell yourself, convince the
buyer that you are the best choice to make. You need to stand out from competition,
offer something unique in the eyes of your customer. This is what is called the
3
‘unique selling proposition’ (USP)
What do you have to offer to your customer?
Can you define why you would be the best candidate?
• If the company
that is hiring could
• Compared to others, I only see that ...
typically do better in... • The first things I
• The three things I could would do when I
do very well in the job I would be hired
aspire to have are... are...
• A core strength that is • My most useful
so obvious for me that I skills or strengths
take it for granted is... for this job are...

17. Expedition Roadmap To Getting The Job You Want
Step by Step to Your Destination
Managing The
Moments Of
Understanding Truth
Yourself 5
1
Defining Your
Defining Unique Selling
Standing Out
Your Destination Proposition
From The
3 Crowd
2
4

18. 4
Make sure you get noticed!
Build a 5-star CV
Standing Design a compelling motivation letter
Manage your online visibility
Out
From The
Crowd

19. Build a Complete, Correct, Credible, Compelling CV:
• A CV is a business document. Be clear and formal in language and layout
• Make sure the text is well written and triple check for spelling mistakes. Use active 4
verbs (‘organized’, ‘lead’, ‘coordinated’,…) and avoid jargon or acronyms
• Never lie. Do not falsify information or do not cover up mishap. Be honest about
your activities and accomplishments
• Start with the most recent items so they catch the recruiters’ attention first
TalentSquare helps you build a
best practice CV allowing you to…
• Document your profile in a best
practise template
• Add credibility to your claims by
collecting reference feedback &
uploading diplomas and
certificates

20. Customise your
motivation letter to
demonstrate that you 4
are a strong fit for the
open position
• Every application
should have a tailored
motivation letter that
proves you understand
the job requirements,
highlights your relevant
experiences and
promotes your USP.
Make sure your
arguments jump off the
page!
• If possible be creative
and think of other ways
to demonstrate your
motivation: network
with company
stakeholders or engage
in corporate events or
discussions. Get
noticed!

21. We live in an online world. Don’t forget
that a savvy researcher can surface a lot of
information about you. So manage your 4
online visibility
• Be thoughful about what content you
upload online
•Review the visibility setting in your social
networks
• Remember that ideas expressed in blogs
and forums can always be retrieved

22. Expedition Roadmap To Getting The Job You Want
Step by Step to Your Destination
Managing The
Moments Of
Understanding Truth
Yourself 5
1
Defining Your
Defining Unique Selling
Standing Out
Your Destination Proposition
From The
3 Crowd
2
4

23. 5
Managing Your
Moments of Truth
Moments of Thruths are the moments that count. Make sure you are prepared!
How to prepare for an interview? How to manage your body language?
How to remain calm?

24. 5
Tips for a telephone interview:
• Make sure you are relaxed and sitting in a
calm environment
• Always stop doing whatever it is you are
doing 15 minutes before the interview
• Make sure all distractions are gone
• Make sure your desk is clean
• Start focusing on your strengths, be
positive
• Be convinced you really want this job. Tell
yourself why you want the job
• Maintain your focus until the end
• Take notes
• Speak clearly as if you were in a live
meeting – don’t forget: people can hear it
when you smile
• Listen carefully and make sure to respond
to all questions

25. 5
²
Tips for a live interview
• Wear the proper attire and make
sure you are well groomed – from
head to toes
• Always bring a copy of your CV
• Make sure to arrive 10 minutes early
• Take time to relax, focus on positive
things
• Remind yourself about your
strengths and tell yourself why you
want the job
• Maintain your focus until the end
• Be engaged and remain alert
• Takes notes
• Speak clearly and make sure to pay
attention to all interviewers (if there
are several)
• Listen carefully and respond to all
questions

26. 5
Use the right body
language – be natural,
be you
• Show an open attitude
• Gentle eye contact Try to stay calm – after all, it’s
• Assertive attitude only a conversation
• Relax and try to sit still • When you feel stress, ask
• Show that you are yourself: what are the risks or
listening what could you loose?
• Articulate your ideas • Be realistic about your
in a clear way expectation – don’t get carried
• Smile away by excitement
• Take care of the way • Breathe slowly
you talk • When you feel stress, don’t
• Use your hands fight it, accept it. Focus on
adequately specific body parts or
• Mirror the other sensations (e.g. your breathing
person’s body rhythm) to let your anxieties
language fade and return to calmness
• Keep the right • Focus on your goals and
distance believe in your strengths
• Don’t cross your arms • Remember that you are fully
• Don’t be defensive prepared
• Be open and accept that things
can move in different
directions

27. Expedition Roadmap To Getting The Job You Want
Step by Step to Your Destination
Managing the
Moments of
Understanding Truth
Yourself 5
1
Defining Your
Defining Unique Selling
Standing Out
Your Destination Proposal
From The
3 Crowd
2
4

28. Inspirational Quotes
“Nothing happens unless
first we dream”
Carl Sandburg (1878 – 1967),
American writer

29. “Dream lofty dreams, and as you dream, so you shall become.
Your vision is the promise of what you shall one day be; your
ideal is the prophecy of what you shall at last unveil”
James Allen (1864–1912), British Poet

30. “We think too small, like the frog at the bottom of the well. He thinks the sky
is only as big as the top of the well. If he surfaced, he would have an entirely
different view”
Mao Tse-Tung, (1893 – 1976), Chinese revolutionary

31. “Strength is a matter of a made up mind”
John Beecher (1904 – 1980), American Poet

32. "Impossible is just a big word thrown
around by small men who find it easier to
live the world they've been given than to
explore the power they have to change it.
Impossible is not a fact. It's an opinion.
Impossible is not a declaration. It's a dare.
Impossible is potential. Impossible is
temporary. Impossible is nothing“
Muhammad Ali (1942), American
heavyweight boxer

33. ”Whether you think you can
or think you can’t,
you are right”
Henry Ford (1863 – 1947),
prominent American industrialist

34. This roadmap is presented by
International Power GDF Suez for
applicants of the ‘Cuanta Energia Tienes’
recruitment campaign
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info
Compiled & written by Pieterjan
Kempynck. Pieterjan graduated as
Master in Clinical Psychology and is CEO
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