Surrey Careers blog

Official blog of the University of Surrey's Employability and Careers Centre

Skills gained from university and my graduate journey to FDM

Skills can be acquired from anywhere, whether they are from specific modules, part time jobs, social or sports clubs, they will provide a foundation for graduate role. Certain examples of skills required in any role and how they can be demonstrated are below:

Teamwork – group projects at university
Communication – presentation, customer service part time jobs
Leadership – captain of badminton team
Problem solving, analysis skills, numeracy and many other– dissertation, coursework

The key point is to relate the required skills from a role you are applying for with what you have done in your life.


Employer Spotlight: Frontline

Imagine a world where no child’s life chances are limited by their social or family circumstance. At Frontline, that’s the future we are working towards . . . Over 700,000 children in England rely on the support of social workers each year. These children need and deserve the support of life-changing social work professionals, who […]


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