1. Information Services and Systems Careers and Employability Service Feb 14 Careers and Employability Service Feb 14 Developing an Employability Mindset [Names] [email addresses]

2. Information Services and Systems Today’s session What is an Employability Mindset and why do you need it? What does an excellent Employability Mindset consist of? What practical steps can I take to develop my Employability Mindset?

3. Information Services and Systems Employability Mindset Eduardo Briceno http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pN34FNbOKXc

4. Information Services and Systems Mindset Defined.... the established set of attitudes held by someone a particular way of thinking : a person's attitude or set of opinions about something a fixed mental attitude or disposition that predetermines a person's responses to and interpretations of situations. an inclination or a habit. An internal lens through which you see and navigate life

5. Information Services and Systems The Growth Mindset

6. Information Services and Systems How does this relate to employability ? Employers perspective Skills and mindset

7. Information Services and Systems Why can a Growth Employability Mindset be helpful to you?

8. Information Services and Systems What is my current Employability mindset? Exercise – self-reflection

9. Information Services and Systems What does a growth Employability Mindset consist of?

10. Information Services and Systems What does a growth Employability Mindset consist of? Confidence – to take on and succeed in challenging tasks Optimism about achieving your goals Perseverance – and a flexible attitude towards goals Resilience – not only to bounce back from obstacles but to flourish

11. Information Services and Systems Developing these attributes

12. Information Services and Systems Barriers and how to overcome them...

13. Information Services and Systems Next Steps SMART Action Plan Careers and Employability sessions this semester Individual appointment with an Adviser http://www.swansea.ac.uk/careers/appointments- with-advisers http://www.swansea.ac.uk/careers/appointments- with-advisers Further reading? Carol Dweck, Reed and Stoltz.