The Employability Award was an immensely valuable journey as it gave me the chance to label my experiences as professionally relevant. I found the section for transferable skills particularly intriguing, and it feels like I know myself better now. It is good to do whatever makes you feel alive, but it is even better when it is relevant for your future!
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I knew that I had gained a lot of valuable experiences thanks to the University of Surrey’s focus on employability but articulating these in applications seemed challenging at first.
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Now seems like the perfect time to reflect on how working part-time during my studies has prepared me for my placement and for whatever career I embark on once I leave University.
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Taking part in both the Employability Award and the Employability Award PLUS has encouraged me to get involved in a wide variety of activities to make the most of my time at Surrey.
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My journey with LinkedIn began a year and a half ago, as I attended a LinkedIn workshop in my first year at Surrey and became intrigued by all of the features of this online network.
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The initial aim of my LinkedIn profile was created as a mean to promote my branding and display my portfolio. Over the years, I have discovered more utilities within the platform that enables me to learn, communicate and even develop career prospect. It has now then became my go-to app for daily news and updates on commercial awareness, job-seeking gateway and networking opportunities.
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