I recently
attended a Skills for Success session hosted by Endsleigh Insurance. They are an
insurance company specialising in the student, graduate and education
markets. This session was focused solely
on personal branding and marketing, and creating a good impression. It was very
informative and interactive, as it involved group activities and a presentation
from Endsleigh. I always find these talks quite useful because they offer an
opportunity to get an insight into a company, often from an employee’s
perspective. They can also help you to decide what your career skills are or
what attracts you more towards a certain goal. With these sessions you are able to develop
your skills when applying for jobs. Referring back to the sessions you attended
can also show how interested you are in working for a particular company.
Secondly,
networking is a vital part of getting a job! If you go to these sessions, it’s
your chance to make contacts and use them. How I view these sessions is that
giving is better (and often more effective) than getting. Therefore, get out
there, ask questions, share information and connect with people that will help
you achieve your ambitions.
Sometimes it’s
not what you know, it’s who you know!
Shameen
(Student Blogger)
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