1. Skills Programme Mariann Rand-Weaver Level 1 Core Skills Level 2 Scientific Skills Professional Skills

2. Mariann Rand-Weaver AIM To develop awareness of skills and competencies needed for employment Employability Skills (50%) Practical/Analytical Skills (50%)

3. Employability Skills Mariann Rand-Weaver Commercial awareness Employment awareness Networking CV / Application forms Aptitude / psychometric analysis Interview technique

4. Mentoring Mariann Rand-Weaver Module Co-ordinator: Reorganise module content Organise students for mentoring fair Allocate mentors Provide information to students

5. Problems Mariann Rand-Weaver Students narrow-minded in choice of mentor Insufficient resources for follow-up Artificial pairing of people Timing

6. Benefits Mariann Rand-Weaver Resources developed Closer links with Careers Contact with alumni Appreciative students

7. Feedback Mariann Rand-Weaver Very positive! “When we first started networking I thought it was actually a waste of time (sorry, but true), but by the end of the module I picked up excellent advice and techniques, which I’m sure will benefit me in the future. I can truly say that I have gained something useful out of the Mentoring Programme and it should be continued next year as part of the module.”

8. Recommendations Mariann Rand-Weaver Be realistic about what can be achieved. Give students the skills needed to network effectively - the rest will follow!