Stella Cottrell - 50 Ways to Boost Your Employability

Stella Cottrell, under exclusive licence to Springer Nature Limited 2019 All rights reserved. No reproduction, copy or transmission of this publication may be made without written permission. No portion of this publication may be reproduced, copied or transmitted save with written permission or in accordance with the provisions of the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988, or under the terms of any licence permitting limited copying issued by the Copyright Licensing Agency, Saffron House, 610 Kirby Street, London EC1N 8TS. Any person who does any unauthorized act in relation to this publication may be liable to criminal prosecution and civil claims for damages. The author has asserted her right to be identified as the author of this work in accordance with the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988. First published 2019 by
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Red Globe Press is a registered trademark in the United States, the United Kingdom, Europe and other countries. ISBN 9781352005912 paperback This book is printed on paper suitable for recycling and made from fully managed and sustained forest sources. Logging, pulping and manufacturing processes are expected to conform to the environmental regulations of the country of origin. A catalogue record for this book is available from the British Library. A catalog record for this book is available from the Library of Congress. Contents Acknowledgements I would like to acknowledge my warmest thanks to those involved in the production of this book, especially Georgia Park and Amy Brownbridge for producing books within the series; Jayne Martin-Kaye for text design; Barbara Wilson for copyediting; Genevieve Friar for proofreading; and Helen Caunce for her oversight and support.

I am especially grateful to Claire Dorer and Georgia Park for the innumerable tasks they have undertaken to enable the production of the series, their care over the details and their generous encouragement and goodwill. Teamwork icon by Yazmin Perez Aviles, p. xiii; Money icon by Monica Stromann, p. xiii; Search job icon by Shashank Singh, p. xiii; Train icon by Lee Mette, p. xvi; Vote icon by HeadsOfBirds, p. xvi; Health icon by Fizae, p. xvi; Directions icon by Botho Willer, pp. 3, 11; Microscope icon by Delwar Hossain, p. 4; Hat icon by RULI, p. 6; Globe icon by Rockicon, p. 7; Trending icon by ProSymbols, p. 7; Archery board icon by Icon 54, p. 11; Writing icon by ProSymbols, pp. 11, 79; Love icon by Hopkins, p. 12; Clipboard icon by Thuy Nguyen, p. 13; Strength icon by Cuby Design, p. 15; Gap analysis icon by Matt Brooks, p. 15; Language icon by Adrien Coquet, p. 17; Document icon by Dinosoft Labs, p. 19; Pen icon by Dinosoft Labs, p. 19; Forum icon by Patrick Morrison, p. 21; Clock icon by Stephen Plaster, p. 21; Laptop icon by Saifurrijal100, p. 21; Planning icon by Rose Alice Design, p. 21; Pros cons icon by ProSymbols, p. 21; Meeting icon by Sergi Delgado, p. 21; Graduation hat icon by Wei Wei Chi, p. 23; Globe icon by Adrien Coquet, p. 24; Newspaper icon by Peter van Driel, p. 25; Plane icon by Icons fest, p. 25; Books icon by Adrien Coquet, p. 25; Memo icon by Libberry, p. 27; Meeting icon by Rose Alice Design, p. 27; Email icon by Humantech, p. 27; World icon by Guilherme Furtado, p. 31; International icon by Priyanka, p. 33; Travel icon by Adrien Coquet, p. 33; Travel icon by RocketDiction, p. 33; Time icon by Paisley, p. 37; Scroll icon by Stefano Corradetti, p. 39; Shoes icon by Rohith M S, p. 40; CV icon by Dinosoft Labs, p. 43; People icon by Anastasia Latysheva, p. 43; Search icon by Adrien Coquet, p. 43; Ladder icon by Mike Rowe, pp. 44, 73; Reward icon by AomAm, p. 45; Like icon by Arfat Uddin, p. 47; Meeting icon by Jesus Puertas, p. 47; Lightbulb icon by Davo Sime, p. 49; Interview icon by Adrien Coquet, p. 55; Dance icon by Adrien Coquet, p. 55; Night icon by Asianson. design, p. 55; Teamwork icon by Gilbert Bages, p. 57; Mentor icon by Gregor Cresnar, p. 59; Grammar icon by Rose Alice Design, p. 61; Pencil box icon by Adrien Coquet, p. 61; Hiking icon by Adrien Coquet, p. 62; Binoculars icon by B Farias, p. 63; Career advancement icon by Sachin Modgekar, p. 63; Achievement icon by Romzicon, p. 65; Running icon by Adrien Coquet, p. 65; Travel icon by Ben Avery, p. 65; Give icon by Adrien Coquet, p. 67; Diary icon by Yo! Baba, p. 69; Question icon by Gregor Cresnar, p. 69; Details icon by Roselin Christina.S, p. 75; Pound icon by Olivia, p. 77; Error icon by Deemak Daksina, p. 81; Laptop icon by I Cons, p. 83; Late icon by Adrien Coquet, p. 84; Travel icon by Creative Stall, p. 85; Helpfulness icon by Yu luck, p. 85; Brain training icon by ProSymbols, p. 85; Network icon by Alexander Skowalsky, p. 87; Calendar icon by David, p. 91; Planning icon by Gregor Cresnar, p. 91; Time icon by DC Icons, p. 91; Pencil case icon by Orin Zuu, p. 101; List icon by Scott Dunlap, p. 93; Tablet icon by Adrien Coquet, p. 97; Friends icon by Adrien Coquet, p. 103; Deserted island by Andrew Doane, p. 103; Fruit bowl icon by Ben Davis, p. 103; Swimming icon by Anna Sophie, p. 103; Eye icon by Juan Pablo Bravo, p. 105; all from the Noun Project (www.thenounproject.com). About this book This book suggests 50 Ways of boosting your chances of securing the best possible job for you as a graduate. About this book This book suggests 50 Ways of boosting your chances of securing the best possible job for you as a graduate.

It covers different aspects of the process of preparing for work and for a good career, including: Ways to think about work, careers and employment so that you make the right decisions for your own future Ways to enhance your employability through acquiring the right skills, behaviours, qualities, experience and other relevant attributes Ways to manage the job application process. Just a taste This is a small book with many big ideas. Each Way is a starting point, offering suggestions of things to do and to think about. Browse these to spark ideas of your own. You may find this small taste is enough in itself to spur you to action or you can follow up suggestions using the resources recommended. Map your own route Each student is different, so the best combination of actions to take will be unique to you.

Start with page ix, then select from the 50 Ways to suit your own needs and interests. Be open and adventurous in your approach: try out things you might not usually consider. The 50 Ways series This series is especially useful for students who want to dip into an aspect of study or student life relevant to them at that point. The 50 Ways books are easy to carry around for short bursts of inspiration and motivation. How to use this bookGet started Begin with the introduction and Ways 15. Become more self-aware Find out more about yourself through trying out new things. Reflect Use the mini self-evaluations. Reflect Use the mini self-evaluations.

Then consider possible ways forward suggested by your answers. Choose Decide which of the 50 Ways you want to try out. You dont have to try them all! Commit Once you commit to an action, put your whole self behind your decisions. Do it! Shape new habits As you learn, form new habits that support your success for the longer term. See page x.