Now in its fourth edition, this indispensable guide helps students to
create their own personal development programme and build the skills and
capabilities today's employers want. Step by step, it takes students
from the initial stages of setting goals and defining success through to
the application process for their dream job. Part 1 prompts students to
think about what 'success' means to them and to think more deeply about
what matters to them, what inspires them, and what will help them to
achieve their long-term ambitions. This section also helps students to
better manage their time, energies and resources so that they can
achieve the kind of success they want. Part 2 shows students how to
refine their people and task management skills, enabling them to become
the effective communicators and problem-solvers that today's employers
want. Part 3 develops students' creative and reflective thinking,
thereby strengthening students' academic and professional abilities.
Part 4 helps readers to reflect on what employers really want from job
applicants and explains how they can take concrete action to improve
their job prospects. Chapters contain guidance on how to put forward a
strong application, how to make the best use of placements, and how to
keep records so that students feel more in control during the
application process.
Internationally acclaimed study skills author Stella Cottrell provides
students with the ingredients they need to create their own recipe for
success. Whether you're just starting at college or university, or about
to leave a postgraduate programme, Skills for Success will help you to
think creatively and constructively about personal, academic and career
goals.
New to this Edition:
- Contains increased coverage of different styles and models of
leadership, and managing and leading teams
- Includes more material on engaging with cultural difference
- Provides students with guidance on looking after their mental health
and wellbeing, to help reduce stress around planning for life after
university
- Features more insights and case studies from employers
