Stand Out from the Crowd: Key Skills for Study, Work and Life

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Eleanor Loughlin (Academic Support Office, DURHAM) Laura Dorian (Durham University, Palatine Centre, Durham, UK)

Stand Out from the Crowd

Key Skills for Study, Work and Life

Eleanor Loughlin (Academic Support Office, DURHAM), Laura Dorian (Durham University, Palatine Centre, Durham, UK)

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Red Globe Press
13 November 2018

Study & learning skills: general; Advice on careers & achieving success

Series: Bloomsbury Study Skills

This book takes a hands-on approach to skills development and will help your students to stand out from the crowd, both during their studies and when applying for jobs. It supports students in the development of key organisational and interpersonal skills, including time management, teamwork and leadership, through activities and reflective tasks. It also provides practical guidance on developing vital entrepreneurial attributes, such as critical thinking and problem solving, and articulating these skills to prospective employers.

This text is an essential resource for all students looking to develop the skills, experience and attributes which are desired by today’s employers. It is also ideal for students on personal development planning and employability modules across all disciplines and levels.

By: Eleanor Loughlin (Academic Support Office DURHAM), Laura Dorian (Durham University, Palatine Centre, Durham, UK)
Imprint: Red Globe Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: 1st ed. 2019
Dimensions: Height: 260mm, Width: 193mm,
Weight: 588g
ISBN: 9781137608017
ISBN 10: 1137608013
Series: Bloomsbury Study Skills
Pages: 235
Publication Date: 13 November 2018
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Introduction 1. Understanding and Developing Yourself PART I: ORGANISATIONAL SKILLS 2. Time Management 3. Project Management PART II: INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION 4. Communication 5. Understanding Others 6. Teamworking 7. Leadership PART III: ENTREPRENEURIAL ATTRIBUTES 8. Adaptability 9. Using Initiative 10. Problem Solving 11. Critical Thinking 12. Creativity and Innovation PART IV: EVIDENCING YOUR SKILLS TO EMPLOYERS 13. Recording Your Achievements 14. Writing a Strong CV 15. Covering Letter 16. Application Forms 17. Interviews 18. Managing Your Online Presence References Further Resources Index.#

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

Reviews for Stand Out from the Crowd: Key Skills for Study, Work and Life

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. * Holly Andrews, University of Worcester, UK * A really useful and engaging text which will help students to demonstrate the fundamental skills required to gain employment. * Cassie Wilson, University of Bath, UK *