Universities offer so much! You just need to know where to go to find it! 2012 is a tough year for both those who are just starting university and those about to graduate. Jobs are scarce, competition is immense. All employers demand work experience, but where do you get it? How do you stand out from that other guy or girl who will also get a 2:1? The answer is simple: take the bull by the horns! Gone are the times when it was enough to be a graduate to land a good job. Much more is needed now. Moreover, with tuition fees as they are, it's important to ensure that students are getting their money's worth from university! This book provides answers to all the burning questions. It teaches you how to: Make the most of your time at university Gain work experience without ever leaving the campus Acquire the skills that are essential at every workplace and present them on your CV with maximum effect Create a community of friends, clients and supporters around you as a professional from the first day of the first year Get your money's worth out of each day of your university experience A must for every student! Table of Contents Introduction Chapter 1. The Biggest Lie in Your (University) Life Chapter 2. Whom Was This Book Written For? Chapter 3. Why Are You at University? Chapter 4. What Does University Really Offer You? Chapter 5. A Kind Word about the ‘Soft Subjects’ Chapter 6. How I Realised What I Wanted from Life. And Then How I Did It Again. And Again Chapter 7. The Only Two Steps towards Success You Will Ever Need To Take Chapter 8. How to Get Awesome Work Experience While You Are Still at University Chapter 9. On Hiring Yourself (Get Involved) Chapter 10. Skills all Employers Require and Where to Get Them Chapter 11. A Few Words on Undergraduate Research Chapter 12. Students and Online Presence (Be Seen) Chapter 13. A Short Course on Blogging Conclusion - from Amzon