Review category: Careers and Life Skills

I gained some fantastic tips on doing my CV and LinkedIn profile, which will come in handy when applying to universities. The public speaking workshops were fun but challenging in a good way, I now feel so much more confident presenting myself to others. I loved the variety of skills we learned throughout the week.

I’ve gained so much from the career and life skills week. From learning how to utilise AI in my personal statement to improving my leadership skills, it’s been packed with useful content. I had no idea how important things such as personal branding and financial literacy are to my future. The activities were interactive and fun, and I feel more confident about what lies ahead.

I wasn’t sure what to expect from a career skills programme, but this week was above and beyond what I was hoping for. I especially enjoyed finding out about how to build my own personal brand and how to make myself stand out when I apply to university. The financial literacy workshop was also very hands-on, it’s made me feel so much more assured about managing my money. It was a great balance of learning and activities.

I learned so much about personal development, from finance to building confidence. My absolute favourite was the public speaking session – I was nervous to begin with, but the tips and practice sessions made such a difference. All of the tutors were really friendly and made it all seem so achievable. I’m definitely taking away new skills that I can use in the future.