![]() ![]() ![]() Given the nature of the business, this placement required good organisation skills and attention to detail. Tasks included typing, filing and taking post to the post office. Working with 9 other students, the project developed my problem-solving, communication and teamwork skills, and required a strong work ethic as tasks had to be completed outside of school time.ĭuring the school holidays I worked for 2 days each week at my father’s business, an accountancy firm. Each year we have raised over £1,000 for local charities. This involved making items such as Fimo jewellery to sell and running a stall every break time. I took part in my school’s Young Entrepreneur scheme for three years. ![]() In driving this project forward, I have further developed my communication and leadership skills. This included raising funds at local events, designing and distributing posters and leaflets to local businesses, and organising regular groups of local people to keep our village green clean. I started a ‘Keep the Green Clean’ campaign in my village in June 2015. This opportunity has helped me to develop a very wide range of skills including effective mentoring, clear communication, dispute resolution and attention to detail. I also coach the junior team for half an hour before each match. Since 2016 I have acted as Assistant Referee to the local junior football team each Saturday. ![]() Dealing with members of the public has developed my ability to speak with clarity, to listen carefully and to handle customer complaints.Īssistant Referee, Nottingham Woods Junior Football Squad (2016 – 2018) I was given the responsibility of managing the café alone on numerous occasions and did so with confidence. This involves serving customers, taking payment and giving change. I have completed 35 paid projects over the past two years, building my skills in written communication.īrowns Café, Nottingham Auctions (2016 – 2018)įor the past three years I have helped my mother to run the food and drinks cafe twice a month at the local Auctions. In 2017 I started taking on freelance writing jobs for local firms, supporting both their website and print media content needs. I am a confident writer, having prepared pages and blogs for my family’s business. I am IT literate with a typing speed of 45wpm and the ability to use most basic software packages to an intermediate level (Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint).I had an excellent attendance record at school and my extra-curricular projects have demonstrated that I am reliable and trustworthy.I am a confident written communicator and I have developed my written skills through freelancing in the local area.I have a very good level of literacy and numeracy, achieving As for most of my maths assignments.I am able to deal with the public effectively, resolve conflicts and speak clearly in groups. I have developed strong communication skills from launching and managing my own community project together with various part time roles, coaching and refereeing.I am looking for a full time position in a service business. My strong communication skills, excellent presentation and friendly outlook make me well-suited to a customer facing role. I am confident dealing with the public, serving customers and resolving complaints. I am an 18 year old school leaver with an excellent academic record and strong soft skills acquired through a range of extra-curricular projects. ![]()
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