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9. Professionalism

Demonstrating good general workplace standards - for example good time keeping,

communication skills, high quality work and reliability.

• Find an internship or get work experience

• Hear from a panel of Sussex graduates of how they turned their passion into a career they love

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8. Self-development

Setting yourself goals and improving your skills over time to achieve your aims.

• Learn how to set yourself SMART goals

• Brilliant Club

• SoSA

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7. Self-advocacy and confidence

Clearly communicating your perspectives, needs, goals and desires to others.

Coaching programme

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Find out how you could get extra help from specialist coaches to set goals and put you on the right path.

About the Coaching Programme

The Coaching Programme is made up of external coaches who work with you to help you achieve your goals and advise you on issues you may be experiencing.

It is a different programme from counselling or mentoring.

How the Coaching Programme could help you
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How it works

You apply for coaching and we agree that coaching is the best approach. Alternatively, you're referred for coaching by one of our teams and you apply after they recommend coaching.

External coaches provide specified and individualised support in one-to-one sessions at Sussex. Sessions are held online at a mutually convenient time for you and your coach

Before you start your sessions, you and your coach sign a contract to ensure confidentiality, attendance and the setting of goals and other responsibilities.

They encourage you to achieve your goals, support you in thinking about challenging situations and provide a space for you to be listened to.

You'll receive six sessions of coaching. Towards the end of the sessions, your coach will review your progress with you, and you may be offered one or two more sessions to help you work though the issues you've identified.

Who is it for?

We especially want to support undergraduate students who are:

If this isn't you, you can still use the service if you think it might help you.

You could benefit from this coaching programme if you feel like you are:

going through a challenging situation

feeling a sense of isolation

struggling academically or socially

lacking confidence

facing financial struggles

sensing a lack of motivation or focus.

About our coaches

We work with the following professional coaches to help get the best out of you:

How to apply

You may be referred to the Coaching Programme from University staff or Students' Union staff.

Alternatively, you can self-refer.
Apply for coaching
Other services at Sussex

Sussex offers a wide range of support services.

You can:

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Extra help from specialist coaches to set goals and put you on the right path - we especially want to help University of Sussex students who identify as BAME or are from a deprived area.

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6. Collaboration and teamwork

Co-operating and working effectively with teammates to achieve a common goal.

USSU: https://sussexstudent.com/your-community

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What does life at Uni have to offer? Find out and get involved! Be it in a sport club, society or media group, volunteering in your community or campaigning for change with fellow students. There's something here for you! This students' union is for students by students. It's for you!

Help settling into Sussex

Get matched with another student based on your preference who will be there to help you to make the most of your time here.

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What does life at Uni have to offer? Find out and get involved! Be it in a sport club, society or media group, volunteering in your community or campaigning for change with fellow students. There's something here for you! This students' union is for students by students. It's for you!

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5. Communication (interpersonal)

Demonstrating speaking, questioning and active listening skills, to effectively build relationships and work with others.

Futurelearn

Mind tools – Active listening

SHUSH

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4. Communication (verbal)

Giving presentations or speaking publicly, for example in a business meeting or at an event.

• Complete this 90 min LinkedIn Learning course on answering common interview questions

• Skills Hub: presentations

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3. Communication (written)

Producing written reports, social media, toolkits or other resources.

Practice developing your skills in applying for jobs:

• Join the Connector Programme

• Create a CV, using https://student.sussex.ac.uk/careers/apply/write-a-cv

Skills hub: writing and assessments

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2. Problem Solving

Handling unexpected or difficult situations or challenges, coming up with effective solutions.

• University of Bradford

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ideal problem solving model - Google Search

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1. Organisation and time management:

Academic Skills Time management

Tools for time management:

Trello - You can get 10 free Trello boards.

Check out some inspiring boards

Padlet: you can have 3 free padlets.

Mindmapping or miro

Microsoft To-Do

Brain Focus Productivity timer

University of Edinburgh – Self-assess your time

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Spirit of Sussex Award - Skills and Strengths Review:

To assess all your skills and strengths for your career and future study this is a link to the Skills and Strengths Review on our Spirit of Sussex Award platform.