Fight for that Job!: How to become employable while you are still at university

Universities offer so much! You just need to know where to go to find it.

The situation in the job market is tougher than ever. Jobs are scarce, competition is immense. All employers demand work experience, but where do you get it? How do you stand out from that other guy or girl who will also get a 2:1?

The answer is simple: take the bull by the horns! Gone are the times when it was enough to be a graduate to land a good job. Much more is needed now. Moreover, with the tuition fees as they are, it's important to ensure that students are getting their money's worth from university!

This book provides answers to all the burning questions. It teaches you how to:

• Make the most of your time at university
• Gain work experience without ever leaving the campus
• Acquire the skills that are essential at every workplace and present them on your CV with maximum effect
• Create a community of friends, clients and supporters around you as a professional from the first day of the first year
• Get your money's worth out of each day of your university experience

A must for every student!

Contents

Round 1: Introduction

Round 2. The Biggest Lie in Your (University) Life?

Round 3. Whom Was This Book Written For?

Round 4. Why Are You at University?

Round 5. What Does University Really Offer You?

Round 6. A Kind Word about the 'Soft Subjects'

Round 7. My Professional Journey

Round 8. The Only Two Steps towards Success You Will Ever Need To Take

Round 9. How to Get Awesome Work Experience While You Are Still at University

Round 10. On Hiring Yourself (Get Involved)

Round 11. Skills all Employers Require and Where to Get Them

Round 12. A Few Words on Undergraduate Research

Round 13. Students and Online Presence (Be Seen)

Round 14. A Short Course on Blogging

Round 15: Conclusion