Survival Skills

Stuff you need to know

There are some key skills in life you just can’t live without.  We have teamed up with the Library, Welfare and Futures Team to offer a programme of 20 minute survival skills sessions covering everything from employability, hobbies, academic skills and general life skills. Here is a list of the sessions coming up.  Click on the links below to see the full schedule on your campus.

The great job hunt

Looking for a part time job? This session will give you some great tips to make the search easier

Eat Healthy

Some top tip on how to eat healthy and kick start your new year

Build your CV

An intro session in how to start  writing a CV.  We will give you some tips to get started

How to budget

Do you find it hard to manage your money? this will give you some practical strategies to look after your money

First Aid

Ok so this one isn’t 20 minutes, but was so popular we had to include it.  This 4 hour course will give you an insight into basic first aid.  You will even receive a certificate to say you have completed the course.

Ace that interview

Learn some great strategies and tips to be more confident and successful in interviews

Dress for success

First impressions count.  So dressing confidently can give you the real edge.  We will give you some key pointers and ideas on how to dress for interviews and success

Understanding Tax

Tax can be a confusing business so this session will aim to help you have a better understanding.

Referencing to avoid plagiarism

Referencing can be a bit tricky, we will help you do it properly so its less of a chore.

Below are the full programmes with times and dates. 

City Centre Campus

Somer Valley Campus