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Our recent graduates have shared that a lack of experience is a common barrier to securing employment.
Don't let this be you! Start building your experience now.
This one-hour workshop will introduce you to a wide range of extracurricular opportunities that you can apply for alongside your studies, from volunteering and enterprise activities to joining student societies and groups.
When and where?
Wednesday 18 November, 10.30am-11.30am, Careers Centre (Rosalind Franklin East)
Why attend?
Getting involved in extracurricular activities boosts your confidence, builds essential employability skills, and helps you stand out to employers. By attending this session, you will:
- Understand the importance of gaining extra-curricular experience alongside your degree.
- Discover the full range of opportunities and support available through Careers and Employability and the wider university.
- Learn how to enrol on The Portsmouth Award and get immediate access to the dedicated evidence log to record your experiences and reflections.
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