FAQs about the Warwick Award:
Q: What abilities are employers looking for?
A: Employers are looking for a combination of strong technical skills and well-developed transferable skills, such as strategic thinking, communication, project management, data analytics, digital literacy, problem-solving, time management, and adaptability to change.
Q: What other skills can I develop at university?
A: University provides many opportunities to develop transferable employability skills such as time management, teamwork, communication, conflict resolution, and more.
Q: How can I develop these skills?
A: You can develop these skills by engaging with activities such as access anytime online courses offered by the Student Opportunity Skills Team, group projects, societies, and more.
Q: How can I claim these activities towards my Warwick Award?
A: You can claim these activities by submitting a short reflection on the skills you developed and how you might use them in the future.
Q: Is there an opportunity to learn more about the Warwick Award?
A: Yes, the university will be hosting the inaugural Warwick Award Fair on the 15th Feb 2023 in the Chancellors Suite in the Rootes Building.
Summary from careersblog.warwick.ac.uk
