089: 19 ways to make yourself interesting on paper: Stand out in your university and job applications
Chances are, in the coming years there will be many... I mean MANY things for which you will be applying. Think about it...
- sixth form / college
- work experience
- volunteering roles
- leadership positions / positions of responsibility
- university
- apprenticeships
- internships
- placement year / year in industry
- jobs (part time / full time / graduate)
... and this is not an exhaustive list!
As such, it's no wonder that students ask me how they can stand out in their applications. This is the question that prompted today's episode.
Please embrace a positive mindset when it comes to this topic - as opposed to a pressured one. Any activities you do are brilliant for your own personal development and confidence... and it's a bonus that they also happen to be factors in how you present yourself in your applications.
Listen to this episode to find out more about 19 ways you can make yourself interesting on paper.
Other episodes of the Dive Into Your Career podcast which may be of interest include:
- 077: What is personal branding and can it improve my career prospects
- 066: 3 steps to finding work experience
- 064: Curiosity is a catalyst to career success
- 057: How do I find work experience: 10 top tips
- 056: How to make your job application stand out
Get in touch via socials or email and let me know which of these 19 ways to become interesting on paper you are leaning into this week.
Do feel free to engage with this topic (or indeed with me) at any of the below:
- The Dive Into Your Career podcast page of the Your Career And Future website where you can also leave me a message suggesting a careers-related topic for a future episode
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- Via "Gina Visram" on LinkedIn (where they may be a post with a link to this episode where you can contribute some wisdom / reflections)
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- E-mail me on gina@yourcareerandfuture.com with any queries