► Benefits
Benefits: Why would I want to be a Course Rep?
| Ø | Training sections will be set by upsu |
| Ø | Certificate. A course rep will get a certificate when the academic year coming to the end |
| Ø | 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, report writing. |
| Ø | These skills are transferable and you’ll find that they will prove useful whatever profession you end up working in. |
| Ø | 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, there were almost 500.000 students graduated from UK universities, all competing for the same post-graduate employment opportunities, and employers are only looking for skilled individuals who have got some special skills. It’s getting more difficult to get a good one, even though just an interview!
However, being a Course Rep can improve your personal skills, your job prospect, these are what an employer looking for.
Being a course rep is really important and rewarding job. What are you still waiting for?
