Employability

What is the Warwick Award? It is a University of Warwick initiative, developed in 2022 that offers students the opportunity to gain recognition for the employability skills they develop within and alongside their studies. It is a great way of encouraging students to think more deeply about the skills that they already have, the skills they need to develop further and how they will present their skills and experiences to future employers.

It seems contradictory as a careers consultant to advise you to ‘embrace uncertainty’ and not to worry if you do not have a career idea or plan. Careers consultants spend a lot of time advising students to develop a plan and work towards a goal. It seems self-evident that you are more likely to achieve your career ambition if you plan it and take the appropriate steps to make it happen. But I have been struck over the years by how many successful alumni I have met who have said how unexpected and unpredictable their career journey has been.

The rewards and skills development that volunteering can offer are well known but did you did you realise that you could volunteer virtually? There are some inspiring and exciting opportunities to help other people whilst demonstrating your employability skills to potential employers.