Stand Out from the Crowd

Laura Dorian is Internships and Enterprise Project Manager at Durham University, UK.Eleanor Loughlin is Academic Skills Programme Manager at Durham University, UK.

• Introduction1. Understanding and Developing YourselfPART I: ORGANISATIONAL SKILLS2. Time Management3. Project ManagementPART II: INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION4. Communication5. Understanding Others6. Teamworking7. LeadershipPART III: ENTREPRENEURIAL ATTRIBUTES8. Adaptability9. Using Initiative10. Problem Solving11. Critical Thinking12. Creativity and InnovationPART IV: EVIDENCING YOUR SKILLS TO EMPLOYERS13. Recording Your Achievements14. Writing a Strong CV15. Covering Letter16. Application Forms17. Interviews18. Managing Your Online PresenceReferencesFurther ResourcesIndex.#

This book engages students in the entire process of analysing, developing and evidencing their skills. Insights from students demonstrate concepts clearly and practical examples get the reader thinking about, and working on, their own employability. Any student using this book will be better prepared to enter the graduate job market.