How to Succeed at University: An Essential Guide To Academic Skills And Personal Development (Sage Study Skills Series) - Softcover

Smale, Bob; Fowlie, Julie

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1412947170 ISBN 13: 9781412947176

Publisher: Sage Publications Ltd, 2009

Synopsis

How to Succeed at University is a uniquely comprehensive study skills and personal development guide, incorporating coverage of personal skills, academic skills and job search skills within the framework of personal development planning.

 

 

All the key skills are covered, with a strong focus on the importance of the continuing personal development process and the ultimate goal of employability. In terms of personal skills, the book offers advice on handling stress, time management and developing interpersonal skills. The academic skills section concentrates on the skills crucial for learning effectively, carrying out research, writing up your work and tackling exams. The job search skills covered include discussion of how to identify the best job according to skill set and how to stand out in the applications and selection process.

 

This book will be an essential companion for all undergraduate students, whatever their subject of study, and for those preparing for study at University.

SAGE Study Skills are essential study guides for students of all levels. From how to write great essays and succeeding at university, to writing your undergraduate dissertation and doing postgraduate research, SAGE Study Skills help you get the best from your time at university.

About this title

About the Author

Bob Smale is a Senior Lecturer at University of Brighton Business School where he has been closely involved in developing the undergraduate business skills programme with Julie Fowlie. His teaching includes employee relations together with aspects of organisational behaviour and human resource management, and his research interests include employee relations and pedagogy. Bob has a background in the banking industry and employee relations. He was formerly a part-time professional musician and is also a qualified aromatherapist. He has worked in further, adult and higher education for almost three decades, as well as delivering personal skills training, mostly in the public and voluntary sectors.

Edition details

• Publisher: Sage Publications Ltd
• Publication date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1412947170
• ISBN 13: 9781412947176
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 272