Developing Work and Study Skills

Developing Work and Study Skills is an essential handbook for all students, offering guidance on how to improve key communication and presentation skills vital for both successful studying and for excelling in employment. With its focus on basic study skills, this book will help you prepare both practically and academically for the world of work. The unique SWOTPLOT method will help you identify your own strengths and weaknesses and allow you to effectively plan for the future, through university and beyond. If you are taking a study skills course or if you want a reminder of the key skills management principles, this book will be invaluable.

Key features include: In-depth chapters on writing skills including essay writing and CVs, Advice on one-to-one communication for successful job interviews, Case studies and exercises to sharpen your skills and underpin your understanding, 'Cross Cultural Comments' - bitesize features to help your interpersonal skills flourish all over the globe, A comprehensive section on IT skills, helping you to master your computer know - how - from smart and simple databases and spreadsheets, to powerful presentations and dynamic documents. Extra resources for students and lecturers available at the companion website: www.thomsonlearning.co.uk/lee-davies.

About the Author:
Linda Lee-Davies is currently lecturing at Northampton Business School within the University of Northampton

About the Author:
Susan Bailey also lectures at Northampton Business School