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How to be proactive during the summer and boost employability

With summer holidays approaching, Leeds Finsights’ Zachary Jammal explains how you can gain valuable experience and skills during your break.

Zachary Jammal

Students often believe that internships and University experiences are the only ways to become more employable. However, the summer break on your career and even boost your employability. Ahead of the end of term, I have prepared some tips to help you make the most of your summer. stress due to deadlines and exams, it is crucial to take a well-deserved break. As the American writer Anne Lamott said: “Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes, including you.” Travelling, playing sports, dedicating time to your hobbies, spending time with your family or simply relaxing on your own are all great ways to go back to University with a fresh mind and positive mindset.

The next one is to “stay ahead of the game.” Waiting until the last minute and not planning your next move is a major mistake that many students make every year. With no university deadlines and exams, you’re more likely to be relaxed and able to think clearly. This makes summer the perfect time to start planning ahead. this is the best time to start thinking about your major projects or dissertation by doing a bit of prep roles or internships you want to apply for would also be a good idea. Personally, I would suggest you are interested in. This will allow you to save time during the university year and stay on top of application deadlines. It is crucial to keep in mind that applying early increases your chances of getting market, you should do all you can to maximise your to go on a year abroad, do a placement or simply

Another important avenue is to get some work but it is not the only way to gain relevant work experience. Working in a restaurant, in a retail store, as a tutor or even volunteering would help you gain relevant transferable skills, making you more employable. Summer jobs will help you gain and demonstrate highly valuable soft skills such as communication, discipline and teamwork.

Needless to mention that this experience will market. There are plenty of opportunities like these there that will suit your skills and interests. This is also an opportunity for you to see yourself develop and grow as a person.

The last tip I have is to learn new skills. This it. Learning a key hard skill will be a huge plus that could help you land your dream job.

The top hard skills to know in 2021

Computer skills means of working virtually. This will not only help you in your working life but also at university.

Data management: such as Python. Although this might sound like a hassle and not the ideal way to spend your time in the summer, learning this accessible coding language will make you stand out in the application process (especially for

Languages: As you may already know, in this globalized economy speaking more than one needs of multilingual individuals. Speaking another language will not only boost your employability such as increasing creative thinking and enhance memory.

Good luck and remember to enjoy your well-deserved summer break!

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