Beruflich Dokumente
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Give examples from your university course or employment to evidence this skill.
Writing skills
Written information
Present written documents free of grammatical errors and bad punctuation.
Give examples from your course or employment of when you have had to write succinctly,
accurately and logically. These can be any examples of writing in standard English including:
• letters written on behalf of employers or to local newspapers
• e-mails to clients
• press releases
• dissertations
• articles for student publications
• written copy for websites
• posters to communicate messages
• leaflets to publicise events
• an executive summary
• information as part of a on-screen presentation
• minutes of programme meetings
• match reports for team sports
Graphical information
Present information in graphical form.
Give examples of your use of diagrams or charts to illustrate concepts/findings. This could be
as part of a report, presentation etc.
Speak clearly and concisely using appropriate language, tone and vocal pitch. Demonstrate
this at the interview.
Give examples of when you have effectively communicated with people of different social
backgrounds and cultures, for example at:
• a networking event
• the launch of a new business
• the opening of an exhibition
• a UEL society meeting
• the taking of groups of dignitaries around the campus
• formal presentations
• work simulations such as: mock trials, assessment centres, pitches, role-plays
• placements or internships
Use effective questioning skills. These can be used to clarify a situation, demonstrate
understanding and show empathy.
Give examples from when you have effectively listened and questioned, for example when:
• feeding back a report of a conference or meeting to university colleagues
• undertaking a placement as part of your course
• holding group discussions
• chairing meetings
• attending networking events, business forums, lectures and seminars
References
Future fit: Preparing graduates for the world of work. (2009) Available at: http://
www.cbi.org.uk/pdf/20090326-CBI-FutureFit-Preparing-graduates-for-the-world-of-
work.pdf (Accessed: November 2010).