What you write in your Employability Skills Record should prove extremely valuable when you apply for industrial/professional placements, summer internships, further study or graduate jobs, as the topics covered reflect those you are likely to be asked about in many application processes.
Employability Skills Development in Tutorials
One of your tutorials in Semester 3 will be a Workshop session delivered by the Careers Service. Information about which session you should attend is provided on the BIOL20000 Blackboard site.
Within the tutorial unit on Blackboard (BIOL20000), you will also find a resource entitled ‘Developing your Employability Skills’. This resource contains useful information about:
- Writing a good CV (including template and example CVs)
- Writing a personal statement for your CV
- Interview guidance
- Writing a covering letter
- Choosing a referee
Tutorial Guide – Employability Skills P2 – Level 2