Student & Employers World of Work Programme Testimonials

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in completing the World of Work Skills Certificate you have to critically reflect on your qualities and skills. Realising your skills and competences helps you to review your strengths which make you stand apart from your competitors at interviews as well as enabling you to identify areas to improve. in reality when so many graduates are competing for one role within a company this certificate gives you an edge which will allow you to stand apart. The interview in particular is great preparation for future formal interviews and definitely boosts your confidence.

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Vicky lomaxLLB Law & World of Work Skills Certificate Graduate


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My involvement with the World of Work Skills Certificate was extremely useful. i am happy i completed the World of Work statements as it highlighted my strengths and weaknesses and how i have demonstrated World of Work skills during work experiences allowed me to understand my ideal work environment. Skills that i didn’t realise in my past projects while on placement were revealed in Making Things Happen and i understood a lot about myself. My final interview was with one of the biggest iT firms in the UK and i received good feedback. i am grateful to lJMU for offering this opportunity; one that i would advise my peers to take.

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tosin arogundadeAccounting and Finance & World of Work Skills Certificate Graduate


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employers want to see that you have a passion for your chosen area, with the commitment needed to go the extra mile and succeed. Completing my World of Work Skills Certificate has allowed me to demonstrate my thirst for success and show the drive needed to improve, whilst also enhancing my reputation and credentials to allow me to succeed within the industry.

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Stephen MetcalfSport Development with physical Education


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Having completed my World of Work Skills Certificate i can honestly say that it has helped me enormously. it made me reflect on my skills that i have gained through my degree and elsewhere and helped to use these to the best of my ability. The World of Work Skills Certificate interview was also excellent experience for me. it helped me to prepare for the next step after graduation which was applying for jobs and going through the dreaded interview process. Having the interview really helped me to practice how to conduct myself and reflect myself in the best possible light at job interviews. Having my World of Work Skills Certificate is something which i think will really help me stand out to employers and that can only be a good thing.

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Sheena McStravickJournalism and World of Work Skills Certificate Graduate


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The World of Work programme is one of the most beneficial aspects of a degree at LJMU. The World of Work Skills Certificate enables you to critically evaluate your life experiences and the ways in which they tie into your everyday life, something which is essen-tial if you want to be successful in job interviews. The final interview is an excellent method of preparing yourself for job inter-views in your chosen sector whilst you can use the feedback to learn from your mistakes. i highly recommend the World of Work Skills Certificate to any student wanting to make themselves stand out from the thousands of other graduates.

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Scott ChampionBusiness Studies & World of Work Skills Certificate Graduate


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i was determined to achieve the World of Work Skills Certificate, as i recognised how it could make me stand out from other graduates in the world of work. The World of Work Careers Centre team were really helpful with my statement and also giving me advice on producing a skills based Cv. i would definitely recommend any undergraduate to complete the World of Work Skills Certificate, especially given the competition graduates face in today’s society.

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Sarah HollandMedia, Cultural Studies & Marketing and World of Work Skills Certificate Graduate


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The World of Work Skills Certificate process has made me realistically think about my skills and what i want to do af-ter graduation. As well as giving me more experience of for-mal interviews, the Skills Certificate interview allowed me to find out first hand from an employer of my chosen sector what they are looking for when recruiting graduates. i feel more prepared to find the right job for me, and i know that the World of Work Skills Certificate will help me to achieve it.

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Sarah farleyBusiness Studies & World of Work Skills Certificate Graduate


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The World of Work Skills Certificate experience has really helped me with my confidence and communication skills. previously i had found it really difficult to have a conversation and always crumbled whenever i have had a job interview. Now i feel like a completely new person thanks to the World of Work Skills Certificate and in the current economic climate, i feel that i have given myself a headstart by completing it.

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ryan NewbyComputer Studies


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i found the experience of the final World of Work Skills Certificate employer interview particularly valuable. i’d never had such a formal interview before and it has really taken away the fear of the unknown. The employer who interviewed me provided detailed feedback which described what i’d answered well and where i needed to improve. i think i’ll feel much less stressed when it comes to the real thing as i feel really prepared now i’ve had that experience.

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robyn MackintoshSport Development


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The World of Work Careers Centre team were especially helpful and provided me with essential feedback. in particular, the interview stage was a valuable experience and i now feel prepared for when i graduate in the summer. Taking the World of Work Skills Certificate has been an invaluable experience and one that i would strongly recommend other students take part in.

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rachel SandersEnglish and Media and Cultural Studies and World of Work Skills Certificate Graduate


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When i attended the World of Work Boot Camp i didn’t have a clue about my skills, and i came out knowing exactly what they were. Writing a Gold Statement allowed me to research an organisation that i could see myself working in and disregard other organisations that wouldn’t suit my values and motivations. By writing my state-ment i was able to answer the questions in my interview using a range of examples showing the wide range of knowl-edge and skills i have gained both from studying at LJMU and also from my work experience. The World of Work Skills Certificate process gave me the confidence and skills to secure work placement in a Pr company.

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rachel CogginEnglish and Media and Cultural Studies and WoW Skills Certificate Graduate


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As soon as i learned about the World of Work Skills Certificate and it’s benefits i knew it was worth pursuing. The graduate job market is extremely competitive at the moment and any opportunity, no matter how small, to ‘get ahead’ should be seized. But that wouldn’t be doing the World of Work Skills Certificate justice - it’s a big opportunity to have that something extra to take to employers which is why i would undoubtedly advise any student at LJMU to embrace the programme. it has left me feeling confident about my ability, focused in my aspirations and prepared to achieve what i want in life.

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Peter kilroySport Development with physical Education


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From the workshops to the writing of the World of Work statements you are developed and guided into a critical look inwards, to dig deep down and unveil those vital qualities and abilities that employers look for. The World of Work Skills Certificate interview with a graduate employer gives you a first hand experience of what to expect in the real world of the job market. This experience has further reinforced my positive selling points and together with my qualifications and experiences, turned me into a full package for any employer.

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onyekachi kanupublic Health (international Health Development)


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The completion of my World of Work gold statement has helped me to be more aware of the skills that l have developed over my period of study at LJMU and life experiences. This process has made me to identify my values and what is important to me. i have gained more confidence in myself, which will enable me to confidently tell an employer what l have to offer them in the role applied for during an interview. The World of Work Skills Certificate interview was a fantastic avenue to express myself and to get a feedback in order to improve where l am lacking, which will help me when l am in an interview as well as when applying for jobs.

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oluwasuen alabiBiomedical Science


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The whole World of Work Skills Certificate process has been very a positive experience for me. Completing the Gold state-ment allowed me to analytically reflect on my experiences from many different situations enabling me to properly set out my per-sonal skills, strengths and qualities which i feel i can bring to my chosen sector. The World of Work Skills Certificate interview gave me the opportunity to express my knowledge and experiences of working within the education sector and i was also then able to gain fundamental feedback from a professional with many years experience of working within the education sector. i would recommend the World of Work Skills Certificate to all students. The staff involved are also very helpful and informative.

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Nadine GriffinComputer Studies


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For me writing the World of Work gold statement has enabled me to reflect on my qualities and skills attained through my degree and the skills which i have further enhanced. My World of Work Skills Certificate interview was a good and enjoyable experience as it allowed me the opportunity to practice expressing myself, my skills and experience to an employer. To have these skills recognised through the World of Work Skills Certificate enables me to evidence to future employers that i have these additional skills. Along with my degree it has given me the something extra that employers are looking for.

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Mohammed Sarfaraz Patelpharmaceutical Science and Clinical Research


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Alongside the degree i did the World of Work Skills Certificate and it’s been brilliant. it’s not over exaggerating to say it got me my job. i’m now going to be a lecturer at Fleet-wood Nautical College but i couldn’t have done it without the World of Work Skills Certificate. lJMU and the World of Work Programme have literally changed my life and i’m really grateful for all the support i’ve received.

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Michael StringfellowNautical Sciences


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The World of Work Skills Certificate is a great way to express and show your skills and qualities which can get you ready for the working world. The Making Things Happen section of the statement allowed me to see qualities and skills that i had without realising. You are made aware of projects that you have completed without realising that your are completing a project. To add the World of Work Certificate to your Cv makes you stand out from other graduates as you show employers what you are capable of and that you have the skills to engage in the world of work.

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Michael SouthernComputer Animation and visualisation


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There is so much competition for jobs and you are not going to get as much value from your degree if you are not able to demonstrate extra skills as well as academic ability so you would be silly not to do the World of Work Skills Certificate. i feel more confident that i can demonstrate to an interviewer how i can evidence things i have done in the past and it makes me feel more confident of getting a job.

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Mark onionBusiness Studies & World of Work Skills Certificate Graduate


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i found undertaking the World of Work Skills Certificate process extremely enlightening, in particular the self awareness stage. it helped me highlight my strengths and weaknesses which i found really helpful as this was essential in showing me the areas needing development. The World of Work Skills Certificate interview gave me the chance to experience a formal interview which is something i will carry with me in my search for work.

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lorcan tumultyConstruction Management


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Completing the World of Work Gold Statement enabled me to identify my own personal values and also what values i would expect from an employer in my chosen sector. in the final World of Work Skills Certificate interview, i was then able to communicate my values with a professional from my chosen sector, which was a fantastic opportunity for me to gain some experience for future job interviews which will facilitate me in gaining a competitive edge over fellow job applicants in the future, and increase my chances of employment.

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liam atkinsonBuilding Surveying


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The World of Work Skills Certificate has certainly had a positive impact on me. Deciding to do the Skills Cer-tificate has not only improved my world of work skills, but has also made me realise the importance of recruitment stages. The World of Work Careers Centre have provided me with support and guidance to enable me to develop written communication and oral communication needed to complete application forms and attend interviews. i would definitely recommend the World of Work Skills Certificate to all students who want to be successful in the world of work.

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leanne Needhampublic Health (Environment)


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i found the World of Work Skills Certificate experience very beneficial. i was able to complete the process over the three years so it didn’t get in the way of my studies. it gave me the confidence to establish my self awareness, organisational aware-ness as well as making things happen skills through projects i was involved with and this definitely helped towards developing the skills i need for my future career choices.

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kathryn GindaSport Development with physical Activity


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i had over 30 years of work experience before i began my Degree course. i always planned to undertake the World of Work Skills Certificate because i believed it would give me an opportunity to reflect on my own knowledge and skills as well as to appraise some of the successes in my professional career. i found this to be a really worthwhile exercise. The World of Work Skills Certificate interview enabled me to further expand upon these successes as well as to boost my confidence.

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Judith GlassComputer Studies


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When working through the World of Work gold statement, i discovered what i could be suited for in the future. Out-lining my self-awareness helped me to see my main primary skills and begin thinking about what fields of work i would enjoy or what i would be good at. Undertaking the state-ment, completing the interview and using the available facilities such as careers and employability advisers have helped me to move me forward.

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John faulknerBusiness and Finance & World of Work Skills Certificate Graduate


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AN EmployERS pERSpECTivE ...World of Work SkillS CertifiCate

lJmU’s World of Work Skills Certificate is a fantastic opportu-nity that has helped me analyse key skills and graduate skills which are vital for today’s employers. The Gold statement has given me the basis of a quality personal statement alongside the experi-ence of all the invaluable World of Work sessions. The employer interview has demonstrated and highlighted how important it is to know your skills, strengths and weaknesses in a wide variety of situations. The World of Work Skills Certificate has helped fully round my University experience and has given me a helping hand into the real world of work.

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Jenny adsheadCreative Writing & World of Work Skills Certificate Graduate


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Completing the World of Work Skills Certificate allowed me to identify the specific skills i had acquired over my time at lJMU and give clear examples to evidence each of these skills. The interview allowed me to put this into practise and prepare myself for upcoming graduate employment interviews. Achieving the World of Work Skills Certificate allows for an innovative way to distinguish myself from other candidates.

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Jade o’dellBusiness and public Relations & World of Work Skills Certificate Graduate


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The World of Work Skills Certificate helped me become more self aware, increased my organisational awareness and gave me the skills needed to really make things happen in the working environment. i enjoyed every moment of the new learning curve and have gained some outstanding support and knowledge from the helpful World of Work Careers Centre team. i would highly recommend students to get involved and “help yourself stand out from the crowd”, a life changing experience for the better.

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Jackie CoughlanHome Economics (Food Design & Technology)


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The chance to make myself more employable by gaining a World of Work Skills Certificate was a fantastic opportunity. the process enabled me to identify my strengths and areas for development, and aided me in preparing for the types of ques-tions graduate employers ask during the recruitment process. The final stage of the Skills Certificate allowed me to put my learning into practice by having an interview with an industry pro-fessional, which provided me with invaluable feedback that will be crucial during job interviews. i’d definitely recommend other students completing the Skills Certificate.

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Jack BatesBusiness Studies & World of Work Skills Certificate Graduate


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Getting involved in the World of Work Skills Certificate has enabled me to develop a better understanding and awareness of my strengths and weaknesses and to critically evaluate how my previous work and life experiences helped me develop my professional skills. Writing the World of Work statement is very helpful as it encourages you to develop your knowledge about the organisation you wish to work for in the future, giving you a better insight of the role you could play. i found that writing the World of Work statement benefitted me in the interview process, as it really made me think about my strengths, weaknesses and skills, and gave me the confidence to talk about them in the interview.

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Helene regnaut-Milazzoprimary & Secondary Education (Modern Languages)


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The World of Work Skills Certificate has been a very worthwhile experience. it has really made me think about what i have to offer employers and helped me assess my own personal qualities and possible weaknesses. it was the first time i analysed myself as a professional and thought about what i can offer to employers in this very competitive graduate job market. it prepared me for what is in store after my degree and helped me a great deal when it came to selling my skills to employers and realising what is important to employers. it also made me think about what jobs i am suited to and what would be required from me in those jobs.

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Helen doddJournalism and World of Work Skills Certificate Graduate


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The World of Work Skills Certificate has helped me to understand my strengths and weaknesses in the work place and how to perform at interview. Due to the careers and employability workshops they offer i was able to develop a professional, quality CV which employers were very impressed with and which has helped me secure a temporary job within the youth sector. i would definitely recommend giving it a go!

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Hayley ordWorking with Children & Young people


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i found the self-awareness stage of the World of Work Skills Certificate particularly useful; it tells you a lot about you and what you need, the strengths and the weaknesses you have, and what areas you need to improve on. i think at the end the interview was very helpful and the feedback from the interview. it gives you confidence going to an interview that you can answer the questions the employer may ask.

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Gilbert ankrahBusiness Management & World of Work Skills Certificate Graduate


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The World of Work Skills Certificate is an opportunity which should not be missed. it has enabled me to reflect on myself, the education sector and my project management skills. The World of Work Careers Centre staff have helped me to write a great Cv, ap-plication and supporting statement as well as fully preparing me for an interview. i believe that this support in particular has prepared me for a job in the real world and i now feel confident enough to complete the application and interview process independently. i would highly recommend the certificate as this additional qualification demonstrates your initiative and enthusiasm to employers, makes you stand out from the crowd, and consequently, helps you to gain the job that you really want!

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Gemma finleyprimary & Secondary Education (Modern Languages)


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Doing the World of Work Skills Certificate is a straightforward process. You write your personal statements and you get a lot of help on hand and it is a really smooth process. You learn so many valuable skills that you need when you apply for jobs, especially interview techniques. You don’t think about all of these basic things that you should do.

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farzina kapadiaAccounting and Finance & World of Work Skills Certificate Graduate


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The World of Work Skills Certificate enabled me to identify my strengths and weaknesses within the self awareness section. it also gave me the opportunity to research my preferred organisation obtaining information about the culture and other factors that may affect my choice of organisation. as a result of the World of Work Skills Certificate i am more confident about my chosen organisation and also gained knowledge of what employers are looking for during interviews and assessment centres.

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eunice allohpsychology and Forensic Science


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The World of Work Skills Certificate offers an opportunity not to be missed which allows you to show employers you have the skills required to be successful in the world of work and enables you to stand out from other graduates. i would undoubtedly recommend the certificate to all undergraduate students – engage with the process as soon as possible, the sooner you know your-self and what you want to do the more you can improve your skills and get relevant experience before heading out into the world of work.

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eleanor MarkendaleSports Science


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Through engaging with and going through the World of Work Skills Certificate process you learn a great deal about yourself. Prior to starting the certificate process i was so unsure of what i wanted to pursue as a career on completion of my degree. This is no longer the case, the process has totally opened my eyes to what i want to do with my life and left me focused on my aspirations and feeling confident about being able to achieve them.

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eleanor MarkendaleSports Science


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The World of Work Skills Certificate experience has been really beneficial in allowing me to reflect on my personal qualities and gain a further insight into the education sector where i wish to persue my career. The World of Work Boot Camp provides all the necessary information to complete the bronze, silver and gold statements and the process of completing them is at your own speed. The final World of Work Skills Certificate interview with the respected employer was friendly yet professional and has provided me with feedback which will be very useful for future job interviews. The staff at the World of Work Careers Centre are extremely supportive and i would encourage anyone to complete the World of Work Skills Certificate.

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eleanor GrahamSports Science


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i thoroughly enjoyed studying for my Social Work degree at LJMU. i attended the World of Work Boot Camp sessions and found them to be highly beneficial in preparing me as a graduate to be integrated into the wider world of business. i would advise any student, but especially final years, to take this invaluable opportunity to experience the training and to ensure that they better prepare themselves for future challenges in the jobs market.

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deb NoonanSocial Work


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Writing the World of Work statements made me realise what skills i have gained throughout university and my work experiences, and as a result i was able to talk about these skills in the World of Work Skills Certificate interview. Gaining the World of Work Skills Certificate has reassured me that i am ready to make the transition from a student into my graduate career, and it has the added benefit of ensuring that i stand out from the competition when applying for jobs.

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dawn ashwoodBusiness Studies & World of Work Skills Certificate Graduate


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the World of Work Programme makes lJMU different from other universities in the Uk as this is the only unique programme supported by a number of large organisations which range from local to national and international companies. em-ployers are looking for someone who stands out and who is different from any other candidate. The World of Work Skills Certificate helps to create that different application form or Cv and makes the university and its degrees a bit more unique.

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darren McCabeHuman Resources Management student & president of Liverpool SU


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Doing the World of Work Skills Certificate gives you an idea of

what it would be like to go to a graduate interview

experience before you do it for real. it helped me with a lot

of the development issues that i needed and along the way i was

able to pick up different skills which will help develop

my own personal qualities.

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danny randlesSports Science


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in completing my World of Work Gold statement, i had to critically reflect on my life experiences. This enabled me to evidence my qualities and skills more clearly, allowing me to successfully present my experiences confidently during formal job interviews. My World of Work Skills Certificate interview was a fantastic opportunity for me to practice expressing my knowledge and experiences with a professional from my choice of job sector, gaining the appropriate feedback to support me when applying for a job in the education sector.

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Chloe le Merleprimary & Secondary Education (physical Education)


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The World of Work Skills Certificate process is very similar to applications to graduate jobs; it helped me know about where i wanted to work, what sort of firm, and it helped me apply as well. i wrote a Cv and a covering letter for a job whilst i was doing the Skills Certificate and it has helped me get a job as an it analyst at Ely Lilly.

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Chad CearnsBusiness information Systems & World of Work Skills Certificate Graduate


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as a student nurse i thought i wouldn’t have much time to complete the World of Work Skills Certificate, however after going on the World of Work Boot Camp i was able to complete the entire process successfully and it has enabled me to stand out from other student nurses applying for jobs as well as understand myself fully. i’d recommend other nursing students to take the World of Work Skills Certificate.

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The World of Work Skills Certificate has been a big help.

it gives you experience of interviews and application

forms and thanks to the programme i now know how to

outline my skills and show myself in my best light so that

employers see my full potential.

Carly ashworthCriminology and Sociology & World of Work Skills Certificate Graduate


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The World of Work Skills Certificate has been a very helpful

process in getting me to think how the skills i have

acquired on my course and elsewhere will be applicable

in future employment. i would definitely recommend it to

other lJMU students.

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Callum HatsellMedia and Cultural Studies & World of Work Skills Certificate Graduate


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The World of Work Skills Certificate was a fantastic opportunity provided by the University. i have been working in industry for nearly eighteen years and i have never come across such a programme which enables students to achieve their goals; i grabbed the advantages offered through the World of Work programme and i would suggest all lJMU students get involved in the World of Work Skills Certificate.

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Binu Mamparampil kurianConstruction Management


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i found the World of Work Skills Certificate process really

helpful from looking at Cv’s to writing a personal statement. i have

now got a really positive personal statement which i can draw

upon and i have lots of interview experience which i wouldn’t

have had. So it has definitely been a worthwhile experience.

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ashley leachFine Art & World of Work Skills Certificate Graduate


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The World of Work Skills Certificate has been a great experi-ence and has really helped me to develop confidence in applying for jobs. i am now more aware of how to write a convincing CV and the most effective ways of portray-ing my skills and experiences in interview situations. The World of Work Skills Certificate helps me to stand out from the crowd and i think anything that enhances my chances in this way is definitely worth doing. This has been a great learning experience and i thoroughly recommend students to grasp this opportunity.

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aoife ByrneSport Development with physical Education and World of Work Skills Certificate Graduate


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The World of Work statements are brilliant and have really helped me because they show you what you can do well, as well as what you need to improve on in the future. For me the World of Work Skills Certificate interview was the most beneficial as it puts you in the real life interview environment that you would not normally get until a job interview, where there is no room for mistakes, but the World of Work Skills Certificate interview lets you make the mistakes before they really matter! it’s an invaluable opportunity for everyone, on any course.

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angela BrooksJournalism and World of Work Skills Certificate Graduate


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i saw the World of Work Skills Certificate as a great opportunity to augment my interview prospects alongside my degree. The World of Work Skills Certificate process allows you to appreciate your own strengths and areas of improvement in respect to your targeted line of work. The World of Work Careers Centre staff are very friendly and helpful and i would definitely recommend the process to those who can afford the time to take part.

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During the World of Work Skills Certificate process i identified my strengths and weaknesses, which is something i rarely thought about previously, and addressing these enabled me to improve in accordance to potential job requirements. in addition to learning about myself, i also gained knowledge on my ideal area of work and organisations included in this sector from the alternative perspective of an employee and not just a consumer. the interview was good practice as it gave me a clearer idea of what to anticipate from professional job interviews and it was beneficial speaking to and receiving feedback from someone already in a position i aspire to be in.

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alix McShaneJournalism & Digital Cultures


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The World of Work Skills Certificate allowed me to not only im-prove my own self confidence by recognising my own strengths and abilities; it also allowed me to target my strengths and aim them towards the specific sector of work i would want to enter. it provides the perfect template for producing cover letters, i found the interview practice to be an important learning experience and the opportunity to learn from the constructive feedback given is invaluable to prepare for future interviews. The World of Work Skills Certificate successfully focuses on the three key areas needed by graduates in order to enter the world of work.

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The World of Work Skills Certificate was a great experience. The gold statement was extremely helpful as you had to analyse your own personal qualities and skills, which i found particularly challenging before starting. The statement was later used as a good basis for applying for jobs after leaving university and made this process much quicker and easier. The interview was a fantastic experience and the feedback at the end was particularly helpful due to the professional setting the interview was held in. Overall, the World of Work Skills Certificate was extremely worthwhile and will be an extra qualification to help you stand out when applying for jobs.

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aiysha ahmedApplied psychology


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When i first came to LJMU i was unaware of opportunities like the World of Work programme. Over the last three years i’ve realised that experience and skills are as important as your degree classification. The World of Work placement i undertook and World of Work Skills Certificate were great in helping me gain practical skills for getting a job. i think that by taking the World of Work Skills Certificate students are giving themselves an edge in the highly competitive job market.

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adam aigbokhaeSport Development & Business and World of Work Skills Certificate Graduate

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The World of Work Skills Certificate offers any employer an im-

portant means of discriminating between an applicant who has

got the certificate and one who doesn’t. it shows they have benchmarked

themselves against fundamental employment competencies and have

made some effort into making themselves more marketable

as an employable person.

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John Williamsonprincipal Electrical Engineer, United Utilities




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relevant work experience is absolutely crucial in terms of getting you an interview. For the applications we get the general academic standard is uniformly high so there’s not a lot to choose academically between a lot of the applicants. What we are therefore looking for is people who have really got the hunger to be a journalist and the way to do that is to demonstrate they are serious about being a journalist is by having done a lot of relevant and varied work experience.

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Chris WalkerRegional managing Editor, Trinity mirror North West & Wales




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The World of Work Skills Certificate is giving students skills

and knowledge of what to expect in the interview and recruitment

process and is clearly beneficial to them. it also shows that

they are serious about giving themselves the best possible

chance to get a job in a tough employment market.

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Chris WalkerRegional managing Editor, Trinity mirror North West & Wales




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The World of Work Programme and World of Work Skills Certificate

will give lJMU students the competitive edge that no other

university will give them. Just like any organisation we are looking for

knowledge of business skills, business planning, project manage-

ment, event management; they are vital in the world of arts and culture.

So anything that you can do to develop those skills and apply them will give

you the edge. it’s a really unique selling point that lJMU students

need to take advantage of.

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lindsey fryerHead of learning, tate liverpool




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As an employer we tend to find new graduates lack some really basic skills that make a huge difference to their employability and how useful they are to Sony. Things like ethics, attitude, the way that they impact at work, the way that they approach things, their emotional intelligence and these are all skills that are being covered by lJMU’s World of Work Programme. This is a really important programme and could make such a difference to how graduates look to Sony as employable young people.

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Naomi Climervice president, Sony Europe




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if students don’t do the World of Work Skills Certificate it is a dis-

advantage. it’s a competitive world out there, especially at the moment,

and you need something to differentiate yourself from a lot of other

people who have got a good degree too. Those interpersonal world of work

skills are absolutely fundamental to being successful so engaging

with the World of Work Skills Certificate is a no brainer.

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Having students with good World of Work skills is fundamentally important to industry. We desperately need good young blood to come in but if they can’t relate to people, write well, produce good documentation, present themselves well, work with teams, act in a profesional manner, and do all the things that the World of Work Skills Certificate shows you, then they stand out for the wrong reasons. you can see those who haven’t done it and you can see those who have. And the ones who have are the ones who tend to do well in their career.

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membership of the royal Naval reserve in your spare time compliments the lJMU World of Work Programme by pro-viding students with the opportunity to develop vital trans-ferable skills and undertake work related learning which together make all the difference in today’s graduate em-ployment market. The World of Work Skills Certificate will rec-ognise your achievements and i would recommend that all undergraduates get involved.

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Phil russCommander, Royal Naval ReserveCommanding officer, HmS Eaglet




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The Royal College of Nursing values the focus on emotional skills developed through the World of Work Skills Certificate. Nursing is about caring for people when they are often at their most vulnerable and can often be a job that asks people to go above and beyond for those in need. The experience of nursing students can be enhanced by completing the World of Work Skills Certificate and will really improve their chances of securing a job when they finish their course.

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dr Peter CarterChief Executive & General Secretary, Royal College of Nursing




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The structure of the World of Work programme is excellent because it really does listen to what businesses need. Having seen the competencies covered in the World of Work Skills Certificate they relate almost identically to those that we look for in students and therefore anyone who does the Skills Certificate and completes the tasks associated with that is really setting themselves up very well for a job within not only the organisation i work but lots of other organisations too who have very similar requirements from their graduates. i think it is a fantastic programme.

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Jennifer GreyTraining & Recruitment, pSA peugeot Citroen



Jane WoodheadAccount Director, Paver Smith


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AN EmPloyERS PERSPECTivE ...World of Work SkillS CertifiCate

lJmU’s World of Work Skills Certificate is absolutely excellent

and is crucial for all students applying for jobs. To have the

World of Work Skills Certificate on your CV shows that you’ve gone that step further as a student and really engaged and found

out what working life is all about. i’d advise all lJMU students to do it.

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Joanne McDonnellHead of Nursing, 5 Boroughs Partnership Foundation Trust


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AN EmPloyERS PERSPECTivE ...WorlD of Work SkillS CertifiCate

lJMU is really ahead of the game with the World of Work Skills Certificate; they are helping people to prepare for the world of work. i’ve had colleagues who have received 400 applications for one post so you really have got to stand out and i can’t understand why people wouldn’t do the Skills Certificate.

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Gill CoreDirector of Nursing, Midwifery & Governance, St Helens & Knowsley Teaching Hospitals, NHS Trust


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AN EMployERS pERSpECTivE ...World of Work SkillS CertifiCate

Things have changed in the NHS and it is now an employers

market. Services will be retracting and you will be competing with

a lot of candidates. What sets you apart from others? St Helens

and Knowsley NHS Trust believes the World of Work Skills Certificate

does and we expect graduates to have completed it.

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Chris HumphreysAssistant Regional Training Adviser, Lovell


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AN EmpLoyERS pERSpECTivE ...World of Work SkillS CertifiCate

The World of Work programme helps students to stand out by giving them the opportunity to prove to employers that they will be an asset to their organisation. This kind of programme is exactly what we’ve been looking for and we’re proud to be working with the World of Work Careers Centre to help candidates flourish. Students should now be asking themselves “can i afford not to have the World of Work Skills Certificate?

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Nigel LeeHead of Planning, Liverpol City Council


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LJmU’s World of Work Skills Certificate is invaluable for employers

such as us. if i see two graduates and one has the World of Work

Skills Certificate and one doesn’t, it tells me the one that does

has given that commitment to their future and it’s more like-

ly that’s the person we will want to employ.

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Mike BurchnallAssistant Executive Director, Planning & TransportationLiverpool City Council


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i think that the World of Work Programme that LJmU is running in

terms of graduate training prior to interviews and prior to

entering employment is absolutely vital. As somebody who

does a lot of interviewing, if i have a candidate that has the skills and undertanding the World of Work Programme

promotes, they are one step ahead of the rest.

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Boet KreikenManaging Director, KLM Cityhopper


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AN EMpLoyERS pERSpECTivE ...World of WorK SKillS CertifiCate

Academic education sets you free but the World of Work programme will get you a job and that’s the whole game. To get your first job is a major milestone in life; but to get the right job, with the right organisation is an even greater challenge. The competition is enormous and everybody wants that particular job you also want. KlM look for people who un-derstand how to work with people, how to deliver a project, how to be a good contributor in teams, how to communicate with various stakeholders, and who know how to make things happen, all from day one. The World of Work Programme is unique so take advantage and i’m sure you will get that dream job.

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Thiloni FothergillTalent Acquisition Business Partner, Kellogg’s


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AN EmPloyERS PERSPECTivE ...World oF Work SkillS CerTiFiCaTe

The World of Work Programme is a fantastic opportunity for students to take ownership of shaping a successful future in the business world. The beauty of this programme is that students are ac-countable for driving their success and employment readiness, at the same time as receiving continuous support and encouragement from the World of Work facilitators - making a great partnership and a great programme. The students that successfully complete this programme will have the opportunity to develop the core values integral to Kellogg’s including passion, accountability, drive for success and integrity. For this reason kellogg is a big advocate of the World of Work Programme.

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John BolieauBusiness Lead, NHS Institute


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The World of Work Skills Certificate perfectly with our

ethos. When we see a candidate who has been through that

process, we know they’ll have a good idea of what we are

looking for. The World of Work Skills Certificate is really about

unlocking the skills that you already have, and how to

present them to potential employers.

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Julian ThickManaging Director, The Jockey Club/Aintree Racecourse


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AN EMployERS pERSpECTivE ...World of Work SkillS CerTifiCaTe

We’re big supporters of the World of Work Skills Certificate.

We think it demonstrates a commitment beyond a student’s

studies that we are really looking for in graduates. We think it’s a

huge advantage to have it on your CV and we’d encourage all

other employers and other companies we work with to get involved

with the programme as well.

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Ian CraigLearning, Development & Business Protection Manager, Jaguar Land Rover


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LJMU’s World of Work Programme is an innovative way of bridging the

gap between the recruitment needs of business and the employ-

ment readiness of students/graduates. i was impressed with LJMU’s

determination to engage with business and their students to build

momentum to ensure the programme delivers the desired benefits for both

parties. i welcomed the opportunity to get involved and offer support to the

programme. other universities/colleges and their students could benefit greatly

from taking a closer look and implementing similar programmes.

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Jacqui HumphriesGroup People Director, Shop Direct Group


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Employers really sort through why that person wants to work for them.

if the candidate doesn’t know about your company it doesn’t give you a feel

that it’s where they want to be. The more candidates prepare them-

selves the better they will come off, which is why the World of Work

Skills Certificate is so good because of the interview and feedback

you receive. it simulates the real thing, giving you an idea of where you are.

As an employer it ensures that we are getting better calibre students

more aware of what’s needed in the workplace.

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Andrew RushworthHuman Resources Director, Hill Dickinson


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The World of Work programme and World of Work Skills Certificate are

very welcome. For some time now we’ve been seeking to assess

those wider skills outside of the discipline that individuals

are studying as part of their degree. These skills are very important,

in fact, they are as important as how they perform on their

degree.

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Liza WatsonManaging Director, Heaney Watson Solicitors


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Everybody who’s been to university will come out with more or less the same qualifications, but that’s not going to tell us how they are going to perform when they are in the workplace. if a World of Work Skills Certificate is on their Cv it shows that they have to be com-mercially aware when they are moving into the workplace and what we need are candidates that are able to jump in with both feet and begin working from day one.

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The World of Work programme links academic learning to work-based experiential learning. it can provide a real evidence based workplace history similar to a reference from a previous employer and the skills you need in structured interviews. in this challenging job market often academic excellence alone is not enough – the World of Work programme has the potential to give students a real competitive edge.

Gary Jonesinspector, British Transport police



Simon PriceProfessional and Client Development Lawyer, DWF


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LJmU’s pioneering World of Work Programme is to be commended. The university is doing all it can to prepare its graduates for the real world. in a highly competitive marketplace, graduates need more than just good qualifications to stand out from their peers. They also need to be able to show potential employers that they’ve got practical aptitude too. This is why dWf was so keen to get involved with the World of Work Programme and Skills Certificate.

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GRADUATE SKILLSWRITTEN COMMUNICATION

As a trainee solicitor, one of the most important skills to have is to be able to communicate in writing in a manner which is legally accurate, commercially relevant and appropriate to the recipient in terms of language and tone. Afterall, we are selling our advice to clients. Applicants’ aptitude for written communication will be demonstrated through their application form which contains questions requiring longer answers. They should take care when completing multiple forms at the same time, avoid copying and pasting as this can lead to typographical errors, and try to always tailor an answer to the particular firm you are applying for. This will make the application stand out from others, but is also ex-cellent practice for the future as much of the advice we give uses the same legal principles, but it must be tailored to the individual client.

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Jade ChanTrainee Solicitor, DWF llp




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GRADUATE SKILLSTEAm WoRKInG & InTERpERSonAL SKILLS

The ability to work effectively with others is extremely important for anyone hoping to work in a solicitors’ firm, whatever your level of seniority. As a trainee solicitor, you will be required to call upon help and advice from others regularly if you have conduct of your own files. in addition, you will also assist other fee earners and must be able to both take instruction and instruct others. interpersonal skills also extend to being able to work effectively with solicitors on the other side and clients – if everyone gets on, matters (whether contentious or non-contentious) can progress much more quickly and easily. Applicants should be able to demonstrate their ability to work well with others by using examples from previous jobs, clubs or societies that they are involved in.

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Jade ChanTrainee Solicitor, DWF llp




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BT is pleased to actively support liverpool John moores University’s

World of Work programme and will be working with the World

of Work Careers Centre to advertise all Bt’s Graduate

vacancies. At BT we feel that the World of Work programme is

a great way of graduate applicants showing they are

preparing themselves for the commercial workplace.

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For graduates wanting to come and work in education; i think the key that sets them apart is to have some experience, probably voluntary experience, of working with young people in some context, whether it’s through education 11-18, through summer camp or through voluntary groups in the com-munity. That sets them apart from a graduate who applies because there is noth-ing else out there. it shows a real desire to work with young people and gives a warmth to the application.

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Warren BrooksDeputy Head Teacher, Bebington High Sports College




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The World of Work Skills Certificate makes a student stand out, it shows a dili-gence and a level of commitment above and beyond their degree. if you’ve got two graduates side by side not only does it imply on paper that they have a stronger commitment and a wider skill set they can also actively discuss it at interview. it gives a student a set of skills that allows them to come into a profession knowing what it is about and having done their research. it does set lJMU graduates apart when they come to see us here.

Warren BrooksDeputy Head Teacher, Bebington High Sports College



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it’s great to be involved with the World of Work Careers Centre at LJmU. We have already had outstanding results within a short period of time; both of our 2011-12 industrial Placement positions in the North West Region have been filled by lJMU students. i am really excited about developing our re-lationship with the University and aldi is a committed supporter of the World of Work Programme. Looking to the future, i am really eager to meet LJmU students as we search for exceptional candidates to join the Aldi manage-ment programme. lJMU Graduates will play a critical role in aldi’s future success in Liverpool and the North West.

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Student & Employers World of Work Programme Testimonials