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Our interactive flow chart takes you through a number of questions. This will help you to devise your own
career plan as part of your development of Aberdeen Graduate Attributes during level one and level two of
University. At the end of the flow chart you will find links to relevant activities and resources.
Instructions
1) For each question click on the yes or no box to progress to the next question.
(do not use the PowerPoint slide advance arrows to navigate).
2) You can return to previous questions by clicking on them or by clicking back to previous screen.
3) You will reach a colour coded action box which you can click on to go to the resources and select
activities relevant to you.
4) There are two types of action box as follows.Opportunity Awareness –
knowing what’s available
Self Awareness –
knowing yourself
Career planning interactive flow chart
Start Now
I know what I want to achieve by coming to University
Yes No
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start
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I know what I want to achieve by coming to University
YesI am at University as I need this
degree for my chosen career path
Yes No
No
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start
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screen
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I know what I want to achieve by coming to University
Yes
Yes
I am at University as I need this
degree for my chosen career path
I know which skills and experience I
need in addition to my degree to work
towards my career choice
Yes No
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start
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screen
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I know what I want to achieve by coming to University
Yes
Yes
I am at University as I need this
degree for my chosen career path
I know which skills and experience I
need in addition to my degree to work
towards my career choice
Yes
Build your portfolio of skills
and experience throughout
your time at University. Use
this resource to find out about
co-curriculum opportunities at
the University of Aberdeen.
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start
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screen
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I know what I want to achieve by coming to University
YesI am at University to work towards
a chosen career path
No
I know about a wide variety of career
options with my subject
Yes No
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start
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screen
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I know what I want to achieve by coming to University
YesI am at University to work towards
a chosen career path
No
Yes
No
I have some ideas about what I’d like to
do with my degree
Yes
I know about a wide variety of career
options with my subject
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start
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screen
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I know what I want to achieve by coming to University
YesI am at University to work towards
a chosen career path
No
Yes
I have some ideas about what I’d like to
do with my degree
Yes
I know about a wide variety of career
options with my subject
I know which skills and experience I
need in addition to my degree to work
towards my career ideas
Yes No
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start
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previous
screen
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I know what I want to achieve by coming to University
YesI am at University to work towards
a chosen career path
No
Yes
I’ve got some ideas about what I’d like
to do with my degree
Yes
I know about a wide variety of career
options with my subject
I know which skills and experience I
need in addition to my degree to work
towards my career ideas
Yes
Build your portfolio of skills
and experience throughout
your time at University. Use
this resource to find out about
co-curriculum opportunities at
the University of Aberdeen.
Return to the
start
Back to
previous
screen
Exit this tool
I know what I want to achieve by coming to University
YesI am at University to work towards
a chosen career path
No
Yes
I’ve got some ideas about what I’d like
to do with my degree
Yes
I know about a wide variety of career
options with my subject
I know which skills and experience I
need in addition to my degree to work
towards my career ideas
No
There are many ways you can
research your career ideas in
more depth. Link to these
activities for ideas to help you to
identify the skills and experiences
required for your career ideas. Return to the
start
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previous
screen
Exit this tool
I know what I want to achieve by coming to University
YesI am at University to work towards
a chosen career path
No
Yes
No
I have some ideas about what I’d like to
do with my degree
I know about a wide variety of career
options with my subject
I would like to start researching career
options with my degree
NoYes
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start
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previous
screen
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I know what I want to achieve by coming to University
YesI am at University to work towards
a chosen career path
No
Yes
No
I’ve got some ideas about what I’d like
to do with my degree
I know about a wide variety of career
options with my subject
I would like to start researching career
options with my degree
No
That’s ok. There are many
opportunities for you to develop your
skills and experiences at university
which will benefit any career choices
you make later on.
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start
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screen
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I know what I want to achieve by coming to University
YesI am at University to work towards
a chosen career path
No
No
I know about a wide variety of career
options with my subject
I would like to start researching career
options with my degree
NoYes
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start
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screen
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I know what I want to achieve by coming to University
YesI am at University to work towards
a chosen career path
No
No
There are many ways
you can research your
career options. Link to
these activities for some
starting points.
I know about a wide variety of career
options with my subject
I would like to start researching career
options with my degree
Yes
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start
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previous
screen
Exit this tool
I know what I want to achieve by coming to University
YesI am at University to work towards
a chosen career path
No
No
I know about a wide variety of career
options with my subject
I would like to start researching career
options with my degree
No
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start
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previous
screen
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I am taking part in activities
outside of my academic
studies to develop my skills
and experience
NoYes
I know what I want to achieve by coming to University
YesI am at University to work towards
a chosen career path
No
Yes
No
I’ve got some ideas about what I’d like
to do with my degree
I know about a wide variety of career
options with my subject
I would like to start researching career
options with my degree
Yes
There are many ways
you can research your
career options. Link to
these activities for some
starting points.Return to the
start
Back to
previous
screen
Exit this tool
I know what I want to achieve by coming to University
YesI am at University to work towards
a chosen career path
No
No
I know about a wide variety of career
options with my subject
I would like to start researching career
options with my degree
No
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start
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previous
screen
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I am taking part in activities
outside of my academic
studies to develop my skills
and experience
Yes
It’s great that you’re involved in
extra activities as employers look
for much more than a degree. You
can record and reflect on your
activities and achievements in your
e-portfolio to help you with career
choices and applications later on.
I know what I want to achieve by coming to University
Yes
There are many ways you can
research your career ideas in
more depth. Link to these
activities for ideas to help you
to identify the skills and
experiences required for your
chosen career. Consider
conducting a skills audit to
identify gaps in your CV.
Yes
I am at University as I need this
degree for my chosen career path
I know which skills and experience I
need in addition to my degree to work
towards my career choice
No
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start
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previous
screen
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No
Yes No
I would like to find out about the
opportunities available to me to develop my
skills and experience whilst I’m at University
I know what I want to achieve by coming to University
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start
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screen
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No
I would like to start exploring
my career options this year
Yes
I would like to find out about the
opportunities available to me to develop my
skills and experience whilst I’m at University
Yes No
I know what I want to achieve by coming to University
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start
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screen
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No
I would like to start exploring
my career options this year
Yes
I would like to find out about the
opportunities available to me to develop my
skills and experience whilst I’m at University
Yes
I know what I want to achieve by coming to University
Employers look for much more than a
degree – it’s good to get involved early
in your University studies. Explore the
co-curriculum opportunities offered by
the University to develop evidence of
skills and experience for your CV.
There are many ways you
can research your career
options. Link to these
activities for some
starting points.
Return to the
start
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previous
screen
Exit this tool
No
I would like to start exploring
my career options this year
Yes
I would like to find out about the
opportunities available to me to develop my
skills and experience whilst I’m at University
I know what I want to achieve by coming to University
No
That’s great that you’d like to find
out more about the range of
opportunities available to you
whilst at University. Activities
outside of your studies will build
skills and experiences for your CV
which will be important for any
career you choose to pursue.
Return to the
start
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previous
screen
Exit this tool
No
No
I am taking part in activities
outside of my academic
studies to develop my skills
and experience
I would like to find out about the
opportunities available to me to develop my
skills and experience whilst I’m at University
I know what I want to achieve by coming to University
Yes No
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start
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previous
screen
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No
No
I am taking part in activities
outside of my academic
studies to develop my skills
and experience
I would like to find out about the
opportunities available to me to develop my
skills and experience whilst I’m at University
I know what I want to achieve by coming to University
YesI would like to start exploring
my career options this year
Yes No
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start
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previous
screen
Exit this tool
No
No
I am taking part in activities
outside of my academic
studies to develop my skills
and experience
I would like to find out about the
opportunities available to me to develop my
skills and experience whilst I’m at University
I know what I want to achieve by coming to University
Yes
I would like to start exploring
my career options this year
Yes
It’s great that you’re involved in extra
activities as employers look for much
more than a degree. You can record
and reflect on your activities and
achievements in your e-portfolio to help
you with career choices and
applications later on.
There are many ways you
can research your career
options. Link to these
activities for some starting
points.
Return to the
start
Back to
previous
screen
Exit this tool
No
No
I am taking part in activities
outside of my academic
studies to develop my skills
and experience
I would like to find out about the
opportunities available to me to develop my
skills and experience whilst I’m at University
I know what I want to achieve by coming to University
Yes
I would like to start exploring
my career options this year
No
It’s great that you’re involved in
extra activities as employers look
for much more than a degree. You
can record and reflect on your
activities and achievements in your
e-portfolio to help you with career
choices and applications later on.
Return to the
start
Back to
previous
screen
Exit this tool
No
No
I am taking part in activities
outside of my academic
studies to develop my skills
and experience
I would like to find out about the
opportunities available to me to develop my
skills and experience whilst I’m at University
I know what I want to achieve by coming to University
No
I would like to start exploring
my career options this year
Yes No
No
Return to the
start
Back to
previous
screen
Exit this tool
No
No
I am taking part in activities
outside of my academic
studies to develop my skills
and experience
I would like to find out about the
opportunities available to me to develop my
skills and experience whilst I’m at University
I know what I want to achieve by coming to University
No
I would like to start exploring
my career options this year
YesThere are many ways
you can research your
career options. Link to
these activities for some
starting points.
Return to the
start
Back to
previous
screen
Exit this tool
No
No
I am taking part in activities
outside of my academic
studies to develop my skills
and experience
I would like to find out about the
opportunities available to me to develop my
skills and experience whilst I’m at University
I know what I want to achieve by coming to University
No
I would like to start exploring
my career options this year
No
You don’t need to decide on a career
path now, but it’s important to realise
that employers look for much more
than a degree. Explore the co-
curriculum opportunities offered by
the University to develop your skills
and experience throughout your
studies.
Return to the
start
Back to
previous
screen
Exit this tool
I know what I want to achieve by coming to University
YesI am at University to work towards
a chosen career path
No
No
I know about a wide variety of career
options with my subject
I would like to start researching career
options with my degree
No
Return to the
start
Back to
previous
screen
Exit this tool
I am taking part in activities
outside of my academic
studies to develop my skills
and experience
No
You don’t need to decide on a career
path now, but it’s important to realise
that employers look for much more
than a degree. Explore the co-
curriculum opportunities offered by
the University to develop your skills
and experience throughout your
studies.
Activities and Resources for Developing Self Awareness
Click on one of the boxes below for the area you would like to focus on first
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start
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screen
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Knowing yourself
Planning and
setting goals
Articulating your
Aberdeen Graduate
Attributes
Identifying career
options
Knowing yourself
Activities and Resources for Developing Self Awareness
Click the box for the area you would like to focus on first
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start
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previous
screen
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Use the ‘Thinking about my
strengths’ resource in the ACHIEVE
site in My Aberdeen which helps
you to conduct a SWOT Analysis
Reflecting on your experiences in
your e-portfolio within ACHIEVE,
My Aberdeen can help you identify
your strengths and weaknesses
Use psychometric ability tests to
help you assess your numerical and
verbal reasoning
Complete the Skills Audit in
ACHIEVE, My Aberdeen to
understand your strengths and
identify skills to developUndertake the Learning Styles
exercise in ACHIEVE, My Aberdeen
to understand how you learn and
what this means
Use personality questionnaires to
help you increase your self-
awareness
Identifying Career
Options
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start
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screen
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Explore different job types by
talking to employers at fairs and
presentations
Apply for the career mentoring
programme for support in
developing your career ideas
Consider your interest in career
options by searching the virtual
library by degree subject
Research your career ideas using
the Careers Service virtual library
resources
Focus on matching your skills,
interests and motivations with
different job types to generate
ideas
Find out about using networking
to research job types and find
opportunities for work experience
Activities and Resources for Developing Self Awareness
Click the box for the area you would like to focus on first
Planning and
setting goals
Return to the
start
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previous
screen
Exit this tool
Complete a skills audit to identify
gaps and areas for development
Learn how to set SMART Goals to
focus your skills development
Explore how to make effective
decisions using the grid analysis
technique
Record your plans, goals and
progress in your e-portfolio within
ACHIEVE, My Aberdeen
Activities and Resources for Developing Self Awareness
Click the box for the area you would like to focus on first
Articulating your
Aberdeen Graduate
Attributes
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start
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screen
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Find out how to structure and
record your experiences to
demonstrate you have the types of
skills employers want
Use the Careers Service to learn
how to communicate your
achievements effectively in
applications, CVs and interviews.
Participate in the STAR Award to
reflect and demonstrate your
development of Aberdeen
Graduate Attributes
Record your achievements in the
e-portfolio within ACHIEVE, My
Aberdeen to help with your
applications later on
Activities and Resources for Developing Self Awareness
Click the box for the area you would like to focus on first
Activities and Resources for Developing Opportunity Awareness
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Click this box to explore resources
for September - January
Click this box to explore resources
for February – August
Activities and Resources: September to January Click the box for the area you would like to focus on first
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Finding opportunities
to get involved
Articulating your
Aberdeen Graduate
Attributes
Getting recognition for
your involvement
Finding out about your
career options
Finding work
experience
Finding opportunities
to get involved
Activities and Resources: September to January
Click the box for the activity you would like to focus on first
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start
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previous
screen
Exit this tool
Explore opportunities to develop
your Aberdeen Graduate Attributes
through the co-curriculum
including study abroad
Join and participate in clubs and/or
societies of interest
Get involved in volunteering to
gain skills and experience
Stand as a Class Representative
Apply to become a Careers Service
Subject Representative
Apply for the career mentoring
programme to connect with
alumni in work areas of interest
Activities and Resources: September to January
Click the box for the activity you would like to focus on first
Return to the
start
Back to
previous
screen
Exit this tool
Find part-time work and/or
vacation employment which can
give you skills which employers
value – Joblink helps with this
Get involved in volunteering which
can give you some really good
experience, contacts and skills
Look for placement schemes and
employer insight events suitable
for level 1 and level 2 students
Identify people who could help you
find work experience and
shadowing opportunities - start
networking
Finding work experience
Activities and Resources: September to January
Click the box for the activity you would like to focus on first
Return to the
start
Back to
previous
screen
Exit this tool
Research job roles to find out
what they involve, the benefits and
conditions and routes in
Get an insight into different
companies and job roles through
employer insight days
Identify how well different job roles
suit your profile using a career
choice tool
Find out about career options with
your degree subject in the Careers
Service virtual library
Use psychometric assessments
to help you to find out which career
options suit you
Use networking to research job
types and find opportunities for
shadowing or work experience
Finding out about
your career options
Activities and Resources: September to January
Click the box for the activity you would like to focus on first
Return to the
start
Back to
previous
screen
Exit this tool
The Student Employee of the
Year Awards recognise the
contributions and achievements of
students in their part-time work
The Millennium Volunteer Award
gives recognition for your
volunteering (for age 25 and under)
The Duke of Edinburgh Awards
involve a range of activities
including volunteering and skills (for
under 25s)
Consider signing up for the STAR
Award if you have one of the
recognised roles. Closing date in
December each year.
The Blues Awards and Student
Association Colours Awards
recognise achievement and
contribution to sport
The Student Association
Volunteering Award gives
recognition for a variety of
volunteering roles
Getting recognition
for your involvement
Activities and Resources: September to January
Click the box for the activity you would like to focus on first
Return to the
start
Back to
previous
screen
Exit this tool
Conducting a SWOT analysis
and/or a Skills Audit within
ACHIEVE, My Aberdeen can help
you reflect on and record your
strengths
Find out how to structure and
record your experiences to
demonstrate you have the types of
skills employers want
Employers assess your
achievements through their
applications, CVs and interviews.
Use the Careers Service to prepare
Practise talking about your skills,
experiences and Aberdeen
Graduate Attributes in a practice
interview at the Careers Service
The STAR Award involves
reflecting on the Aberdeen
Graduate Attributes developed
within your role and involves an
interview.
Keeping a record of your
achievements in the e-portfolio
within ACHIEVE, My Aberdeen will
help with your applications later on
Articulating your
Aberdeen Graduate
Attributes
Return to the
start
Back to
previous
screen
Exit this tool
Activities and Resources: February - August
Click the box for the area you would like to focus on first
Finding opportunities
to get involved
Articulating your
Aberdeen Graduate
Attributes
Getting recognition for
your involvement
Finding out about your
career options
Finding work
experience
Finding opportunities
to get involved
Return to the
start
Back to
previous
screen
Exit this tool
Apply to become a Careers Service
Subject Representative for the
next academic year
Explore opportunities to develop
your Aberdeen Graduate Attributes
through the co-curriculum
including study abroad
Volunteer or stand for election to a
committee in your sports clubs or
societies for the next academic year
Get involved in volunteering to
gain skills and experience
Stand as a Class Representative
Apply for the career mentoring
programme to connect with alumni
in work areas of interest
Activities and Resources: February - August
Click the box for the activity you would like to focus on first
Return to the
start
Back to
previous
screen
Exit this tool
Activities and Resources: February - August
Click the box for the activity you would like to focus on first
Find part-time work and/or
vacation employment which can
give you skills which employers
value – Joblink helps with this.
Get involved in volunteering which
can give you some really good
experience, contacts and skills.
Look for placement schemes and
employer insight events suitable
for level 1 and level 2 students.
Identify people who could help you
find work experience and
shadowing opportunities - start
networking.
Finding work experience
Return to the
start
Back to
previous
screen
Exit this tool
Activities and Resources: February - August
Click the box for the activity you would like to focus on first
Research job roles to find out
what they involve, the benefits and
conditions and routes in
Get an insight into different
companies and job roles through
employer insight days
Identify how well different job roles
suit your profile using a career
choice tool
Find out about career options with
your degree subject in the Careers
Service virtual library
Use psychometric assessments
to help you to find which career
options suit you
Use networking to research job
types and find opportunities for
shadowing or work experience
Finding out about
your career options
Return to the
start
Back to
previous
screen
Exit this tool
Activities and Resources: February - August
Click the box for the activity you would like to focus on first
The Student Employee of the
Year Awards recognise the
contributions and achievements of
students in their part-time work
The Millennium Volunteer Award
gives recognition for your
volunteering (for age 25 and under)
The Duke of Edinburgh Awards
involve a range of activities
including volunteering and skills (for
under 25)
Research recognised roles eligible
for the STAR Award. Prepare to
apply for the next academic year.
Apply by December each year.
The Blues Awards and Student
Association Colours Awards
recognise achievement and
contribution to sport
The Student Association
Volunteering Award gives
recognition for a variety of
volunteering roles
Getting recognition
for your involvement
Return to the
start
Back to
previous
screen
Exit this tool
Activities and Resources: February - August
Click the box for the activity you would like to focus on first
Conducting a SWOT analysis
and/or a Skills Audit within
ACHIEVE, My Aberdeen can help
you reflect on and record your
strengths
Find out how to structure and
record your experiences to
demonstrate you have the types of
skills employers want
Employers assess your
achievements through their
applications, CVs and interviews.
Use the Careers Service to prepare
Practise talking about your skills,
experiences and Aberdeen
Graduate Attributes in a practice
interview at the Careers Service
The STAR Award involves an
interview. Find out about the
award and consider applying next
year. Closing date in December
Keeping a record of your
achievements in the e-portfolio
within ACHIEVE, My Aberdeen will
help with your applications later on
Articulating your
Aberdeen Graduate
Attributes
We welcome your feedback and suggestions about your experience of using this resource
To complete our feedback survey, which will take just a few minutes, please visit survey monkey
For questions about the resource please email Tracey Innes, Senior Careers Adviser – [email protected]
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