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

Problem Solving

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

• University of Bradford

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

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

Communication (interpersonal)

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

Futurelearn

Mind tools – Active listening

SHUSH

Collaboration and teamwork

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

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

Self-advocacy and confidence

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

Coaching programme

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

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