Martha Davey<\/a> and for the past five months I\u2019ve been working as a Student Employability Coach, a role I\u2019ve genuinely loved and would highly recommend to all University of Bath students.<\/p>\nAs an Employability Coach, I review students\u2019 applications and offer tailored advice. That includes CVs, cover letters, application questions, personal\u00a0statements\u00a0and LinkedIn profiles. The role is varied, and I get to speak with students from all year groups and departments. Before starting in September, we had training to build confidence, and we also have regular meetings to develop new skills and reflect on any questions or experiences.<\/p>\n
The role is four hours a week, and the flexibility is brilliant. I split my hours into two two\u2011hour shifts, which fit easily around my timetable. The time goes quickly, and the work feels meaningful. The Careers team have been incredibly supportive from day one, and I\u2019ve really valued the positive working relationships I\u2019ve built with my line manager and colleagues. It\u2019s set a very high bar for future roles.<\/p>\n
In just five months,\u00a0I\u2019ve\u00a0learnt so much.\u00a0I\u2019ve\u00a0always been punctual and organised, but this role has strengthened my ability to prioritise tasks, manage time under pressure, and make quick decisions. For example, choosing whether to focus deeply on one application or give lighter feedback on two when time is limited.\u00a0I\u2019ve\u00a0also developed my communication skills, especially around giving constructive feedback sensitively and building rapport quickly.\u00a0It can feel vulnerable to show your CV to someone your own age, so creating a comfortable, supportive environment is\u00a0really important.<\/p>\n
I was initially nervous that I\u00a0wouldn\u2019t\u00a0know enough about every industry, but the training was thorough and the Careers Team put in a huge amount of effort to make sure we felt confident. I also wondered whether students would take feedback from another student as seriously as from a Careers\u00a0Consultant, but this\u00a0hasn\u2019t\u00a0been an issue at all. Students have been respectful, engaged and genuinely appreciative.<\/p>\n
Working with Careers has also helped my own professional development. I\u2019m constantly learning about different industries, recruitment processes and opportunities. I\u2019ve built strong relationships with the Careers staff, and their support while I\u2019ve been applying for placements has made a huge difference. Having a positive work environment where people are kind and the work doesn\u2019t feel like a chore is something I\u2019m incredibly grateful for.<\/p>\n
Thank you to the Careers team for this opportunity.\u00a0I\u2019m\u00a0so appreciative of the experiences,\u00a0skills\u00a0and new perspectives\u00a0I\u2019ve\u00a0gained.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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