Employers expect more than a good degree - they want graduates with real-world skills, confidence and initiative. Building your skills and experience can help you stand out in a competitive job market and enable you to hit the ground running.
Discover how through our careers resources you can find information about volunteering, student leadership roles, clubs and societies, professional networking events, part-time work, placements and internships.
Develop your skills (or competencies as they are often called) and add to your network of contacts by getting involved in:
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Volunteering – find out more about volunteering opportunities
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Clubs and societies – set one up, lead on responsibility (captain, chair etc..) or take part in what the Students’ Union offers.
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Professional bodies or groups who hold networking events and student conferences.
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Part-time or seasonal work, you will be developing skills like team-work, organisation and problem-solving that can help your future career.
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work experience and internships – these are invaluable to extend your knowledge and skills.
Keep a record of development with Career Ahead award – identify and develop skills that employers look for, gain certificates for your CPD records.