1. www.le.ac.uk/careers Talent Assessment Trends Bob Athwal Director of Student Experience, University of Leicester

2. www.le.ac.uk/careers A BOUT ME …….

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4. Graduates that have the extra dimension… Mission

5. www.le.ac.uk/careers Employer Advisory Board

6. www.le.ac.uk/careers The Leicester Way – Career Management Journey

7. www.le.ac.uk/careers Over 500,000 Graduates a Year

8. www.le.ac.uk/careers The headlines Graduate vacancies up 17.1% 23% of employers with vacancies unfilled Mean graduate salaries up £500 to £27,000 Applications per vacancy down 19% 4.7 point rise in numbers measuring socio-economic diversity of applicants

9. www.le.ac.uk/careers Vacancy levels

10. www.le.ac.uk/careers Vacancies unfilled – in a recession! Percentage of graduate recruiters with unfilled vacancies Source: AGR Winter Surveys %

11. www.le.ac.uk/careers So why the shortfall? Myths of the market – no vacancies, it’s too hard Perceptions of industries- particularly engineering Skills shortages: electrical engineers, technology Lack of “work ready skills”

12. www.le.ac.uk/careers 75% of UK roles not degree specific An engineer can become a banker, a philosopher, a lawyer, a geologist, an accountant.

13. www.le.ac.uk/careers Employers give selection criteria a lot of thought UK market unique – degree subject doesn’t determine career options Best talent is widely viewed as blend of: - Academic achievement - Extra Curricular Achievement - Right behavioral traits like “drive” (hard to train) Multiple sources consulted in decision making e.g. Assessment (NRT, VRT) and Qualifications (Exams Specific) Degree classification is not only criteria – Module marks – UCAS points (more standardised) – Varying practice – no tariff, absolute benchmark, variable indicators

14. www.le.ac.uk/careers What does good look like? 1.An ability to work collaboratively with teams of people 2.Excellent communication skills: both speaking and listening 3.A high degree of drive and resilience 4.Ability to analyse make sense of complex situations 5.An ability to embrace multiple perspectives and challenge thinking 6.A capacity to develop new skills and behaviours according to role requirements 7.A high degree of self-awareness 8.An ability to negotiate and influence 9.An ability to form professional networks 10.Awareness of issues affecting sector applied to

15. www.le.ac.uk/careers What does good look like? Practically intelligent problem solver Can get things done with and through others Passion to do the job Resilient and flexible

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17. The Big Question: Technical Skill vs Emotional Intelligence

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20. The Sorting Hat “Now slip me snug about your ears, I’ve never yet been wrong, I’ll have a look inside your mind, And tell where you belong!”

21. www.le.ac.uk/careers The Houses

22. www.le.ac.uk/careers Courage Daring Nerve Chivalry Ambition Cunning Resourceful Intelligence Creative Wit Wisdom Hard work Loyal Tolerance Fair play

23. Does this mean that the Sorting Hat is matching each pupil’s character strengths with the values of the house?

24. www.le.ac.uk/careers Hufflepuffs are trustworthy and loyal. We don’t shoot our mouths off, but cross us at your peril; like our emblem, the badger, we will protect ourselves, our friends and our families against all-comers. Nobody intimidates us. …and once again: congratulations on becoming a member of the friendliest, most decent and most tenacious house of them all.

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26. But what does this actually mean for Talent Management?

27. www.le.ac.uk/careers When personal drivers are met within an organisation whose values, culture or mission resonates, you could really spark something inside. Couple that with strong leadership to teach young talent the technical skills of how to do a job and you could have a recipe for something amazing.

28. www.le.ac.uk/careers This is what’s occurring in the UK

29. www.le.ac.uk/careers Transferable Skill Framework

30. www.le.ac.uk/careers Interpersonal Exploration and implementation Self-management CommunicationResearching and analysing Learning, improving and achieving Teamwork Problem solving and decision making Resilience, adaptability and drive Leadership and supervisingPlanning and organisingDigital skills

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41. Emerging trends Blind CV Video Interviewing Or is both?

42. www.le.ac.uk/careers Conclusion Qualifications Still essential – Hard Qualifications are critical in the West as are the Softer skills Qualifications ensure Quality Standards Regulatory Compliance e.g. FCA (Financial Conduct Authority) Assessment key to selecting & retaining Top Talent

43. www.le.ac.uk/careers Opportunity for China The Future is Bright for you to get this right Critical to get the right technical skills Career Development through further Qualifications to build Professionalism and Career Advancement Opportunity to think about developing Emotional Intelligence Assessment Techniques & Qualifications Integral to Success

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45. Cognitive Ability - Assessment People who score well on general cognitive ability tests are more likely to: Demonstrate strong job performance Make effective decisions Successfully reason and solve problems Respond appropriately to new or complex situations

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47. Talent Assessment Trends Bob Athwal Bob.Athwal@le.ac.uk Director of Student Experience, University of Leicester