Work Experience
At University Campus Suffolk (UCS) we are committed to enhancing the future employability of our graduates and supporting undergraduate career development. Curriculum and research activity at UCS has a strong focus on addressing the needs of business and supporting enterprise, innovation and flexibility.
UCS actively supports collaboration with local businesses over student development through:
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work placements and internships
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joint projects for students to gain experience of addressing real problems
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student sponsorship schemes
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graduate placement programmes
UCS promotes student enterprise, further seeking to build high-value partnerships with commercial, public and third-sector organisations across the region in order to better align academic endeavour with the needs of the local economy.
The alliances with local businesses also provide employers with the advantages of developing employees with expertise of new technology and business awareness, opportunities for focused research and consultancy activity, and a broader selection pool of graduates with appropriate skills with improved recruitment pathways.
During this summer UCS has been able to offer an exciting portfolio of internships for students, ranging from community work with DanceEast to project work for the NHS. Our internships vary depending on business requirements and commercial demands relevant to the current work climate.
Boryana's Top Tips for getting the most out of work experience
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Work is a never-ending journey of self-discovery. Use any work placement as an opportunity to challenge your own boundaries and learn more about yourself.
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Work on making a good first impression but, more importantly, work on leaving a lasting good impression, which will you help in building a good reputation for when you graduate.
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Benchmark yourself against others and identify your real strengths. Learn from others; how to do things well and what mistakes to avoid and always ask for feedback on your performance.
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Don’t give in to the mindset ‘That’s not my job’ and ‘I am not paid to do this’. Helping others with particular tasks can provide the opportunity to learn about other job roles and what they involve.
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Don’t be afraid of a challenge, that’s when you learn most and you will often find that you have more knowledge than you imagined
Boryana Peevska-Cutting
Senior Business Development Manager