SMART CAREER CAMP

Background: Many local graduates still fail to gain employment despite high academic qualifications. The main reasons for this dilemma are lack of: self confidence self/team management skills problem solving skills a positive attitude an innovative mindset, and competent English language skills.

Solution: Thus, we need a total development program that will not only improve English Language skills but also develop interpersonal, management and problemsolving skills that would enhance self-market value and employability as well as knowledge on entrepreneuring. In this programme, the students will be equipped with soft-skills related training such as Leadership, Teamwork, Time-Management, Intra & Interpersonal Skills, Customer Service. As a result, the students will find themselves more confident, more resourceful and more efficient when communicating in English,. Ultimately, they increase their marketability.

Programme: Excel Career Camp: A 5-day experiential learning programme where the participants learn the essentials skills needed for youth development through English Drama, in line with the governments aspirations

Objectives: To develop confidence and increase market value among students through Drama with a view of becoming highly motivated individuals with positive communication skills and a resourceful mindset

SMART Career Advisory Camp

Programme Description: An intensive camp aimed at unemployed youths/graduates to develop English speaking skills along with communication and marketing skills, interpersonal and interviewing skills, and an attitude makeover to enhance their job-seeking techniques and enable them to get that job 2 days 5 days Objectives: To develop English Language skills for employment purposes To get a clear idea of career pathing To recognise the characteristics of an effective resume To build confidence and develop a positive attitude To enhance interviewing skills To know who you really are, your strengths and character Course Module: Introduction to resume writing Different resume types Effective cover letters Do you know where youre going to? Your career path Entrepreneurial needs Motivation talk Tenses without tension My dreams - speech preparation Common writing errors Writing skills The employment status in Malaysia. Understanding organization structure Creating your own company Presentation of own company Business Product & Organization Structure Advertisement creation Persuasive presentation What do I write to sell myself? writing the resume Presentation of company & jobs available. Basic grooming and tips before the interview. Appearance & body language The dos & donts during interview What to say & how to answer some general interview questions Types of interview The role of the interviewer & interviewee Resume evaluation: The rules Interview Day

Target Group: Undergraduates, new graduates Methodology: Lectures and various group and pair activities to motivate the participants into applying what they have learnt.

Content

The Introduction The Approach The Solution Target Groups The Objectives Training Concepts The Methodology The Programme Summary The Outcome The Appendix

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The Introduction

The challenges of todays employment and entrepreneurial arena require a more positive mindset, leadership attributes and a resourcefulness that would increase organization productivity.

Globalization has also resulted in the need for more aggressive, confident communication in English.

In general, however, Malaysian youths remain lacking in the essential skills necessary to face global challenges, namely: self confidence self/team management skills problem solving skills a positive attitude an innovative mindset, and competent English language skills.

The Fact

*3,800 Managers responded why they do not employ fresh local graduates 56% - poor command of English 37% - poor attitude and character 33% - unrealistic salary as compared to the contribution 26% - lack of problem solving ability

*Jobstreet.com Poll

Programme Approach

To design a blueprint for confidence development and a guide to building a more innovative and courageous mindset in preparation for the working world.

To identify the issues resulting in lack of interest among Malaysian for enhancing English communication skills.

To develop a means of developing an interest in life-long self learning.

To provide a means of building more confident Malaysians and consequently stronger and more progressive leaders of tomorrow.

The Solution

Excel Total Solution offers a unique exciting approach to this dilemma, with a specialized series designed to bring out a positive mindset and produce resourceful competent English speakers to enhance job market value and entrepreneurial skills among students and graduates.

Excel Total Solution introduces the Excel Career Camp.

This Experiential Learning Program will provide all the essential skills needed for English language and confidence development in students in line with the governments aspirations.

(to) have a thirst for knowledge and be innovative and creative. These are the traits that Malaysians must have to lead the country to success

Deputy Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak Friday, March 31 2006

Target Groups

Students across Malaysia

School leavers

Undergraduates/Graduates

Jobseekers in general

Main Objective

To develop confidence among Malaysians in using English with a view of becoming highly motivated independent individuals with positive communication skills, a resourceful mindset ready to enter the work force or the entrepreneurial world.

Program Objectives

To develop confidence in using English in Self-Expression. To develop Self-confidence and Awareness. To develop continuous interest in Self-Learning To enhance Creative Thinking To develop Problem Solving Skills along with other Management Skills To enhance the awareness of English as an important tool for success To cultivate Competitiveness To recognize and develop Leadership Qualities To develop Interviewing Skills and polish English Communication skills.

Training Concept

The programme focuses on 3 main aspects:

English Confidence building through radio drama Better communication and interpersonal skills Presentations

Knowledge and Skills Leadership Creativity Entrepreneuring skills Time Management Talent Management Negotiationskills Interpersonal Customer Service Interviewing skills

Attitude Adapting to change Developing confidence Enhancing a positive mindset

The Methodology

A 5 day program, participants will be given various activities to stimulate and enhance their learning process.

There are exciting and fun ice-breaking sessions, lively lectures and discussions, inclusive of question and answer sessions. The methods are comprehensive, structural, functional, realistic and communicative.
The activities involved in the training sessions are: Drama Monologues Scriptwriting, editing Recording Role-Playing work situations & real-life scenarios Presentations / Lectures Power Point Presentations Transparencies Newspaper Cuttings Music Discussions Group work/analysis Open discussion Case-Study Analysis / Scenarios Interviews Group Interviews Mock-Interviews Language Games Speaking Activities Speaking exercises

Programme Summary
Session 1 Motivation Talk To promote team spirit To break the ice Formation of Companies/Production Goups: Listening to radio drama Delegating writing scripts Recognizing common grammatical errors Introduction to English Pronunciation Skills Understanding intonation, stress and rhythm Getting the correct meaning across Preparation of the radio drama script Editing and re-writing the scripts Developing Creative Thinking (The Group-Mind Story) Reviewing Grammar Scriptwriting Expanding vocabulary and grammar Developing writing skills Rehearsing the Radio Drama Working on intonation and pronunciation Developing Self-Expression

Skills : Listening Skills Communication Skills: Asking for and giving opinions, asking questions Self Expression Pronunciation Writing Skills Creative thinking Delegation Teamwork

Programme Summary
Session 2 Intra and inter-personal skills Understanding their differences and relationship Constructive changes The journey towards success Improving self confidence Simulation The power of your subconscious mind Positive and negative thinking Motivating yourself and others Organising your life

Business Etiquette Role play Feedback and evaluation General guidelines

Interpersonal Communication Skills Understanding people around you Better communication Self-expression Developing Problem Solving Skills Understanding the human psyche Recording Radio Drama Rehearsing Recording Skills: Communication Skills: Expressing opinions, Agreeing and disagreeing Interpersonal Skills Problem Solving Skills Creativity Confidence building

Programme Summary
Session 3 Job Seeking Strategies Understanding the job market The hidden job market Employers expectations Knowing your true self what are your Hidden Talents?

Developing an Effective Resume The Purpose The Essentials What makes YOU right for the job? Common errors in resume-writing

The Cover Letter Why is this important? Read my resume! Selling your self

Winning Interview Skills Preparing for the interview FAQs and answering them right Positive body language Mock interviews

Grooming for the interview What do I wear? First Impressions Appearance and body language Skills: Teamwork Communication Skills: expanding vocabulary: expressing opinions Problem solving Writing skills Confidence building Grooming skills

Programme Summary
Session 4 The Enterprising Entrepreneur Qualities of an entrepreneur How do I start? Establishing commitment and prospects Starting out The Basics of financial management The Essentials How and where to get help The S&M Industries Maketing and Selling Business products and Organization structure Advertisements Marketing strategies Group discussion The Journey Selling the product Selling YOU and YOUR company Field work

Skills: Teamwork : Problem solving Communication Skills: expanding vocabulary: expressing opinions, persuasive speaking, making contact Entrepreneurial Skills Time-Management Negotiation skills Presentation skills Creative thinking Confidence building

Programme Summary
Session 5 Presentation of product sales Presentation Post mortem

Final Presentations

Motivation Talks Thinking outside the box I did it, you can too! Linking education, experience, knowledge and ambition with spiritual development Motivation tips

Closing Ceremony & Award Presentations

Skills: Communication Skills: presentation skills, English with confidence, selfexpression and self-evaluation Motivation Building a positive mindset Confidence Building Presentation skills

The Outcome

THANK YOU For further information please contact Najib Jaafar : 019 304 6909 Fakhruddin : 012 689 5004