Information and guidance for young people aged 13-19
Problem solving
By the time you’re 38 you could
have had 10 different jobs. That’s
why you’ll need a good set of
transferable skills!
Explain how you would identify a problem and how you would solve
it. You could come up with different ways of tackling it and who else
you would need to involve. If you can think of something you’ve had
to tackle that was difficult then it shows that you’re not afraid of a
challenge.
Business and
customer awareness
Dealing with the public involves a range of skills and qualities. Show
that you understand the need to communicate well and can remain
calm in difficult situations.
The benefits of work experience!
Employers really value work experience - you’re more likely to get a job if
you’ve had some experience of a working environment. Universities also
look for people who can show that they have some work experience when
applying. You can learn new skills and understand why they are
important by sp V