1. Joshua Barnett GraduateInternship Marketing & Communications

2. To have the opportunity to gain work experience and understand the requirements of the working establishment. To enhance key skills in a wide range of areas, to gain knowledge of strengths and weaknesses. To understand the opportunities or types of jobs that occur within the University sector. Benefits

3. Work Experience is essential and something that is difficult to find upon leaving University. Placements or voluntary work is sometimes not enough to gain that first job. It shows a willingness to continue learning and enhance your career post University. To be Professional. Usefulness

4. Skills Academic Skills: Ability to handle information, research, analyse, interpret, ability to use the information. Core Skills: Numeracy, Literacy, ICT, Communication, Speaking to Large Groups. Personal Characteristics: Motivation, Self- Organisation, Creativity, Flexibility, Confidence. Social Skills: Teamwork, Negotiation skills, Helping and Supporting Others.

5. Opened a range of avenues or pathways which I did not know existed. Gaining transferable skills which I can use in a considerable amount of jobs or careers in the future. To have built up a strong base of knowledge, experience and new contacts within the field of further and higher education. Career

6. To continue in the Marketing & Recruitment sector of Higher Education. At this University or another. Or To go on to do a Post Compulsory PGCE to teach Sport Science in Colleges. Future

7. Thanks for Listening Joshua Barnett Any Questions……?