career evening 16: an expat’s guide to successful storytelling

Storytelling HOW TO USE STORYTELLING TO ACHIEVE YOUR CAREER GOAL

Presented by SOCENTCPH In collaboration with KBH Sprog Center

Program Agenda SOCENTCPH •  Who we are •  Storytelling Basics Guest Speakers •  Sabeeka Al-buainain •  Anee Jayarai •  Raluca Stana Storytelling Techniques •  Questions & answers Thank you & networking

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Sandwiches & Coffee Break

Social Entrepreneurship CPH Who we are Our Mission

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Social Change

and Social Innovation

Events

Panel Discussions

Networking Events

Workshops

What Is Social Entrepreneurship?

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Innovation Resourcefulness

Addressing Social and

Environmental Issues

Social Value

Why Social Entrepreneurship Is Important?

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Adriana Romero

Founder & Strategic Program Facilitator, SOCENTCPH

“A business development advisor with an enthusiasm for social impact”

Storytelling ” Storytelling is sharing a story about an experience, but linking it to a message

that will influence and inspire your audience to

action”

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Commanding

Energized

Credible

Confident

Inspiring

Motivating

Our aim: u  Promote and enhance Danish labour market integration for foreigners.

u  Help you plan and feel in control of your inner dialogue and future career path

u  How to put storytelling techniques and skills into practice by:

ü  Defining, finding, and matching your past and present stories to construct a future life story that can propel a career path that you will enjoy.

ü  Explore possible careers based on: 1) your passions; 2) ‘Aha’ & ‘Ouch’ moments of life

ü  Help you build confidence to do what you desire in your future personal and professional path.

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Next….

GUEST SPEAKERS

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Sabeeka Al-buainain

Moved to Denmark summer 2012

Studied at

Worked in various roles

Source of pictures: Plane logo: http://www.freepik.com/free-icon/airplane-landing_697269.htm Danish flag: http://denmarkflag.facts.co/denmarkflagof/denmarkflag.php CBSlogo: http://find-mba.com/schools/europe/denmark/copenhagen-cbs KU logo: http://designguide.ku.dk/ku/om_design/logo_samarbejde/ Maersk logo:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Maersk_Oil_logo.svg#/media/File:Maersk_Oil_logo.svg Obstcle logo: http://www.clipartpanda.com/clipart_images/at-obstacles-and-68103734 Confused sign:http://www.stormthetest.com/conquering-obstacles-through-life-coaching/

Keypointstokeepinmind: 1.BuildaprofessionalnetworkfromSchool,work,LinkedIn2.Buildasocialnetworktoensuresupportinaforeigncountry3.Putefforttolearnthelanguage4.Focusonyourkeyprofessionalandsocialskillsinyourresume

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Anee Jayaraj

Marrying Denmark Engagement & Wedding

Disillusionment

Honeymoon Creating everlasting love

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My Danish marriage u 6 years u 6 Industries

-  Advertising

-  Journalism

-  Fashion

-  Corporate film-making

-  Short film production: Trailer

-  IT technology: Film

-  Lots of ups and downs! #SOCENTCPH

Have you heard this before?

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If so, let me tell you again: -  Try something new -  Camp outside your local job center -  1:1 with peers -  Your CV is the storyboard

What’s your story?

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Raluca Stana

Digital Analytics specialist, WE, 3M

Lecturer Assistant, IT University of Copenhagen

Big Data Researcher – Master thesis

Bachelor Startup Danish Internship First job Masters Promotion Second job Success

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Bachelor Volunteer Startup Internship First job Survive Promotion/ Second job/ Researcher

Masters

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Key takeaways

1.  When you can’t find your way anymore, help others!

2.  Asking for help is a sign of strength – find a mentor!

3.  Don’t settle for less than your goal!

4.  Stay healthy – find your limits!

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Storytelling

Tips and Tricks

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Stories….. 1.  Establish your identity and reveal your personality. 2.  Help you know yourself and build confidence. 3.  Establish trust & emotional connection. 4.  Make you stand out & be memorable.

5.  Illustrate skills, accomplishments, values, characteristics, qualifications, expertise, strengths and more.

6.  Engages imagination. 7.  Explains key life/career decisions, choices, and personal changes. 8.  Stories told well è Strong communicator.

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Your Life Map

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H O W y o u w i l l c o n n e c t y o u r s e l f t o a f u l f i l l i n g l i f e a n d c a r e e r y o u m a y l i k e

WHERE in the wor ld o f work you wou ld l i ke to be

WHO you a re

If you are a young aspiring entrepreneur or a mid-career professional looking

to branch out and ‘make a dent in the universe,’ this tool will help you structure your inner dialogue.

If you want to be more effective in talking about your expertise, skills, personality, then reflect on the moments in your life that made you become more passionate about it. Think about the reasons you became interested in it.

Past

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Present Future u  Where you grew up u  Memorable incidents

are…. u  I studied …. u  I worked at ….. u  ‘Aha’ and ‘Ouch’ moments

u  As a person / As a professional

u  Define your area of focus u  What are your offerings u  Attended and achieved

impacts u  Where you wish to be u  Challenges you face

u  Your vision of the world u  I will be doing this… u  I want you to know… u  My message to the world/

employers u  Tips to other professionals.

Adriana’s Life Map

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Past

Self-reflect, introspect, map out your strengths & weaknesses, and chart a course in life.

Present

Future

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O t h e r E x a m p l e s

Questions and Answers

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Thank You

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