5 Ways to Get More Out Of Your Degree

Student blogger Jenny shares tips on how to maximize your employability.

1. 1. Go the extra mile
   I have just completed the Cardiff Met Award - it’s a fantastic way to demonstrate to employers that you’re willing to go above and beyond what is required of you.
2. 2. Boost your skills with employability training workshops
   The SU also provides a fantastic range of employability workshops. Experts working in the field are brought into the university to deliver these workshops. I attended the Social Media for Employability Workshop and we learned a lot about LinkedIn, and how that can be such a useful tool for students and graduates to network with employers.
3. 3. Get a head start in business
   The Centre for Entrepreneurship has personally helped me so much during my time at University so far. From Flash Funding, group workshops on topics like SEO and Intellectual property, Monthly Mingles with valuable industry contacts, to individual meetings with experts in business, marketing and finance, I cannot recommend it enough.
4. 4. See the world
   I am a huge advocate for travel, it’s fantastic to meet and engage with new cultures, and Outward Mobility exists to help students do just that. Whether you want to do part of your degree overseas or do an internship in the summer, they can help find the best option for you.
5. 5. Represent Your Peers
   Becoming a Student Rep is another fantastic thing to put on your CV. It’s also fascinating to see how the University is run and a great way to make sure your voice is heard. Being a rep helped me realise how seriously the University and the staff take our comments.

Read more of Jenny’s blogs for student tips and life at Cardiff Met.