Currently job hunting, I decided to look back at what I have achieved during and since university. Originally, I created this blog to demonstrate and gather together all of my professional experiences and learning experiences. So there's no better time to re-start the practice again - watch this space!
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There's lots to update on this blog, but first things first: I previously posted lots about my university's Leicester Award scheme that I took part in ... twice. So in order to tie up loose ends, here is an overview of the award, and the certificates I received upon completing them!
The Leicester Award has many strands, depending on which skills you want to improve upon and where your interests lie. The award is described as an 'inspirational personal development programme' that allows you to 1) explore these interests, strengths and motivations, 2) gain 10hrs experience in that area, through workshops and professional experiences and 3) reflect on all of this, identifying your skills and then planning your next steps based on this.
More info: http://www2.le.ac.uk/offices/careers-new/information-for-students/The-Leicester-Award
Leicester Award for Employability: Online Networking and Employability
During this award, I took part in lectures to learn efficient uses of social media, as well as online workshops, where I took part in modules that focused on presentation skills and personal branding. My experience working in retail was taken into account in the award and after, I reflected upon these skills, as well as my social media presence, on this blog in order to complete the award.
Leicester Award for Employability: Experience Employability
During this programme, I worked more upon my CV and job applications. I had the chance to attend a mock interview and practice assessment centre day with Enterprise-Rent-a-car, in which I worked in different teams to create a presentation and build the highest paper tower! This specifically allowed me to focus upon how to demonstrate my teamwork skills in an interview, and more generally the day taught me how to present myself to possible employers.
Both awards, were not only useful (and look great on my CV) but were also fun; previously to that I had never taken part in a live online lecture and I had never attended an assessment centre day.
Completed in 2015, I have since used many of these skills - in particular the knowledge of efficient social media use (LinkedIn!) and how to present myself to employers - and will continue to do so!
