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Benefits: Why would I want to be a Course Representitive?

	Training sections will be set by UPSU.
	Certificate. A course rep will receive a certificate when the academic year comes to the end
	Kinds of learning opportunities/experiences. The experience can be used as a learning opportunity to gain important skills, such as being assertive, communicating, listening, public speaking, time management, stress management, lobbying, negotiation, being a team member, referral skills, confidentiality and report writing.
	These skills are transferable and you’ll find that they will prove useful whatever profession you end up working in.
	Finally, being a Course Representative looks excellent on your CV as it shows you are willing to take on and deal with responsibility.

Nowadays, only a degree is not good enough help a graduate student to hunt a good job, as a report from the internet suggests there are on average almost 500,000 students graduated from UK universities yearly. All competing for the same post-graduate employment opportunities, and employers are only looking for those skilled individuals who have the desired skills set along with a degree for their positions. Becoming a Course Representitive can give you those skills and experience that employers are looking for.

Being a Course Representitive is really important and rewarding job. What are you still waiting for?