Make a Difference

Have you ever thought about how you make a difference? If you volunteer, participate in a society, or even help your neighbour with her shopping, you make a difference. Here at CareerCentral, we want to help you recognise what sets you apart from the crowd – and getting involved in the community is a great way to do that. You could also be using your experiences to make a difference to your own development, whether you’re looking at social activities you can get involved in, or participating in Career Skills Workshops.

If you’re reading this and thinking ‘but I don’t make a difference’, we’re sure you do, but if you’d like to find more ways to get involved, then check out MyCareerCentral, or pop in to chat to a Careers Adviser. They’re an awfully friendly bunch, and they’ll be able to point out areas you can develop, and suggest ways for you to do this, tailored to you. It could be anything from volunteering, to working on a skill or project outside of your course. It need only take an hour out of your week, but when it comes to job applications and CVs, it’ll make a world of difference. You’ll also be able to pop in to CareerCentral when you’re finished to see how best to incorporate this into your CV and application.

All this extra experience is not just relevant here in the UK – if you’re considering a career on a global stage, whether it’s in development, finance, or charitable ventures, it’ll help show everyone that you are interested in contributing to your community, whether you stay here in Norfolk, or decide to pursue sunnier climes.

You can find out more about global opportunities by booking onto our events during Global Opportunities week, and you’ll be able to explore five different nations, how you go about job hunting, and what it’s like to live and work over in those nations. You’ll also be able to ask questions ranging from ‘what’s the food like?’ to ‘What kind of graduates are those employers interested in?’. Whether you’re a humanities student, or a science student, there’ll be something for everyone. Exploring the world is something many people aspire to do – and if you can earn a living and build a great career at the same time, then that’s the best of both worlds!

Don’t forget, if you need some advice, or want to talk about how you can build a worldwide career, pop in to say hello. We’re here Monday to Friday 9-5. And if you’re not on campus, then send us a tweet, and we’ll be sure to get back to you!