TY  - BOOK
AU  - Smale,Bob
AU  - Fowlie,Julie
TI  - How to succeed at university: an essential guide to academic skills, personal development and employability 
T2  - Sage Study Skills Series
SN  - 9781446295472
U1  - 378.170281 23
PY  - 2015///
CY  - London
PB  - SAGE
KW  - College student orientation
KW  - College students
KW  - Life skills guides
N1  - Includes bibliographical references and index; How to prepare yourself for Higher Education -- How to plan your own personal development -- How to improve your people skills How to nurture yourself during the developmental process -- How do you learn and how do you know what is required of you? -- How to plan, conduct and review your research -- How to write up and present your work in order to get better results -- How to develop successful examination techniques How to understand the job, internship or placement search process and what is required for success -- How to understand the application process in order to get short-listed -- How to give yourself the best chance of success in the selection process -- How to continue developing yourself for your future success
N2  - Achieve all your goals for university -- whatever they are! How to Succeed at University provides straightforward, practical advice for anyone experiencing university life. Introducing the personal, academic and life skills you need to succeed - both at university and in today's competitive job market -- you'll find help with managing your time and budget, guidance on improving your day-to-day research skills, and tips for exam preparation. You'll also learn how to identify and develop key transferable skills that will stay with you throughout your professional life. Discover how to: * Improve your employability prospects and give yourself the advantage in the job market * Benefit from other students experience, with top tips and insider advice on succeeding in your studies * Explore the digital world of learning -- from software packages, online research skills and data management * Use what you learn right away, with handy downloadable checklists and worksheets. Pragmatic, up-front and sympathetic this is an essential companion for all undergraduate students, as well as anyone preparing for study at university
ER  -