Decisions at 18 2010 - Flexibility for careers of the future20 April 2010 - 22 April 2010

Workshop details

Day

Day 3

Session

F

Start time

10.45

Strand

Student IAG

Code

F4

Presenters

Mr Sean Russell - Director, Sean Russell Consulting Ltd

Mr James Pidgeon - President, RHC Student Union

Overview

Everyone these days must have work experience; everyone knows they must develop, reflect on and transfer their skills. Are these well-known words just tired and over-used or do they make a difference to gaining the best jobs? This session will provide the opportunity to consider what the terms work experience and skills development really mean, how best to get ahead of the game, who is taking them seriously (admissions tutors, employers, students, universities) and what universities are offering applicants in this fiercely competitive area.  

This session will cover 

• the relevance of work experience and skills in university applications
• what opportunities universities are offering
• what employers think
• case studies
• resources to take away  

Format 

Information, interaction, discussion and debate 

Outcomes 

Advice, guidance and information to pass on to university applicants. Resources to use with students and their advisers Participants should also be prepared to include examples from their own experience during discussion