Whether you’re writing a personal statement or a C.V., these tips apply:
- Be specific -
tailor your writing to the job/course you’re applying for - Be honest -
people can always check you’ve got the qualifications/experience you claim - Be inclusive -
don’t overlook experience gained from part- time jobs, hobbies or family responsibilities
Skills which most (if not all) employers and admissions tutors want to see evidence of are:
- Teamwork
- People skills
- Communication skills
- Leadership/ responsibility
- Organisational skills
- Reliability
- Problem-
solving - Self-
evaluation - Initiative
- Flexibility
Here are some websites that might be helpful in gathering ideas or giving you advice:
Prospects is a graduate careers website. It might help you to see what’s available to people with the degree you’re thinking about.
UCAS is of course necessary for university applications, but also for finding courses in the first place, and there are links to university websites from there.
Connexions is useful for careers advice, information on courses and apprenticeships, as well as personal advice (e.g. on health and relationships)
The student room has advice pages and forums covering all aspects of student life
This apprenticeships site is the place to search for apprentice placements (unsurprisingly!)
There are some advanced apprenticeships that you need A-