Staying Ahead of the Rest!

With Unis seemingly directed to widen their target audience, how are you going to stand out from the crowd and ensure you receive a place ahead of the competition?

The following go a long way towards keeping yourself ahead:

• Track down or create Opportunities
  
• Identify your own Unique Selling Points or Brand Image
  
• Gain Impressive Grades- the more As and A*s the better
  
• Develop a Broad Extra-curricular menu
  
• Submit Perfect Paperwork: well researched and enticing
  
• Ooze Charisma, Pizazz and the Wow factor
  
• Offer proof of Relevant Work Experience
  
• Outthink all competitors
  
• Be Confident, Determined, Positive and Aware!
  
• Create Strengths out of weaknesses
  
• Meet Deadlines

  But most important of all...
  

• Believe in yourself!

Hint: Keep a log of all Work Experience and a portfolio of References

Click here for a checklist of 'How to Stay Ahead' in certain professions.