HANNAH’S VERDICT ON HER TIME AT SELECT
I was quite nervous about coming to SELECT as I wasn’t too sure what to expect, but I quickly settled in as everyone was very welcoming. I was always kept busy, with tasks ranging from looking through course evaluation sheets for Training to marking assessments for Employment Affairs. I really enjoyed working with the Finance
team and doing jobs such as reconciling the petty cash and inputting the information into the petty cash journal. My SELECT experience has not only given
me confidence in the workplace but has also improved my confidence in general – whether it’s talking to new people or believing in myself. It has also helped me with skills like organisation and initiative. Before coming to SELECT I wanted to join
the RAF and although my time here hasn’t completely changed my mind, it has made me realise that I have other options and I don’t just have to stick with going down one career path. I wasn’t sure if I would enjoy my time here
“Hannah applied herself with gusto and was an excellent addition to the
SELECT team during her time here” Fiona Harper
through the programme. The students attend masterclasses, run by Career Ready during school hours, on topics such as personal branding, interview skills, and communication and networking. In the summer following the first year of the programme, the students attend a work placement at their mentor’s workplace, which allows them to put into practice what they’ve learned during the previous year. Due to the excellent experience SELECT has had since 2017 with Career Ready, we have committed to continued participation in the programme, and are
now looking to recruit two new mentors from within the SELECT staff.
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Career Ready is keen to expand the work it does across Scotland, and will look to take on more mentors from new companies in
the 2020-2022 cycle next year. Participation in the programme is rewarding, cements a business’s ties to the local community, and is a fantastic way to bring fresh ideas and new skills to your business. If you would like to find out more, please visit
www.careerready.org.uk
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as I didn’t have my mind set on working in an office, however it’s safe to say that I really enjoyed it, I loved meeting new people and I certainly learned a lot.
Hannah delivers her presentation about working at SELECT
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