Stand Out from the Crowd
Description
This book takes a hands-on approach to skills development and will help your students to stand out from the crowd, both during their studies and when applying for jobs. It supports students in the development of key organisational and interpersonal skills, including time management, teamwork and leadership, through activities and reflective tasks. It also provides practical guidance on developing vital entrepreneurial attributes, such as critical thinking and problem solving, and articulating these skills to prospective employers.
This text is an essential resource for all students looking to develop the skills, experience and attributes which are desired by today's employers. It is also ideal for students on personal development planning and employability modules across all disciplines and levels.
Reviews / Votes
This book engages students in the entire process of analysing, developing and evidencing their skills. Insights from students demonstrate concepts clearly and practical examples get the reader thinking about, and working on, their own employability. Any student using this book will be better prepared to enter the graduate job market. * Holly Andrews, University of Worcester, UK * A really useful and engaging text which will help students to demonstrate the fundamental skills required to gain employment. * Cassie Wilson, University of Bath, UK *More details
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Laura Dorian is Internships and Enterprise Project Manager at Durham University, UK.
Eleanor Loughlin is Academic Skills Programme Manager at Durham University, UK.
Content
Introduction.- 1. Understanding and Developing Yourself.- PART I: ORGANISATIONAL SKILLS.- 2. Time Management.- 3. Project Management.- PART II: INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION.- 4. Communication.- 5. Understanding Others.- 6. Teamworking.- 7. Leadership.- PART III: ENTREPRENEURIAL ATTRIBUTES.- 8. Adaptability.- 9. Using Initiative.- 10. Problem Solving.- 11. Critical Thinking.- 12. Creativity and Innovation.- PART IV: EVIDENCING YOUR SKILLS TO EMPLOYERS.- 13. Recording Your Achievements.- 14. Writing a Strong CV.- 15. Covering Letter.- 16. Application Forms.- 17. Interviews.- 18. Managing Your Online Presence.- References.- Further Resources.- Index.