Exeter Award Themes
There are multiple ways for you to complete the Exeter Award. We've put together several Exeter Award Themes to illustrate the variety of sessions that you can attend. You can use these themes to capitalise on the activities you are already involved with, or they can be used to test a career idea or to explore a sector further. The below themes are suggestions and are not prescriptive; you can choose to do elements from different themes.
Whether you are taking an entrepreneurship module or simply wishing to enhance your employability, the Exeter Award entrepreneurship theme offers you a way to get University recognition for your extracurricular entrepreneurship activities. We see entrepreneurship as an individual's ability to turn ideas into actions that generate value for others and results in viable value creation projects, this includes startup entrepreneurship and intrapreneurship (entrepreneurship within an organisation).
IKEEP is a free intrapreneurial training programme delivered online that focuses on intrapreneurial skills such as business model development, creative problem solving and team working. For more information visit the IKEEP webpage. This is a guide to provide you with examples on the options you can choose to do and is not prescriptive.
| 35 hours of work experience or volunteering | Log your hours from the Short Project placement, completed as part of IKEEP. |
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| Attend a CV, application form or cover letter session | Completing the Business Model Canvas. Completed as part of IKEEP. |
| Attend two Personal Development sessions | This section is completed as part of IKEEP. |
| Attend one other employability activity | This section is completed as part of IKEEP. |
Once you have completed the above you will then be able to:
- Complete the online mock job application
- Attend The Interview Experience
- Complete your online reflection form where you will have the option to select that you have completed the 'Entrepreneurship Theme'.
Whether you are taking an entrepreneurship module or simply wishing to enhance your employability, the Exeter Award entrepreneurship theme offers you a way to get University recognition for your extracurricular entrepreneurship activities. We see entrepreneurship as an individual's ability to turn ideas into actions that generate value for others and results in viable value creation projects, this includes startup entrepreneurship and intrapreneurship (entrepreneurship within an organisation).
The Startup Pre-Incubator Programme is designed to support you in taking those first steps in your entrepreneurial journey. Our 8-week programme includes core foundation workshops, inspirational speaker events and masterclasses. There will be demo events introducing you to the wider Exeter ecosystem and you will have the opportunity to pitch for Market Validation funding of up to £500 to test the viability of your idea. To find out more visit the Pre-Incubator Programme webpage. This is a guide to provide you with examples on the options you can choose to do and is not prescriptive.
| 35 Hours of work experience or volunteering | Log your hours from
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| Attend a CV, application form or cover letter session | Completing the Business Model Canvas. Completed as part of the Pre-Incubator programme. | |
| Attend two Personal Development sessions |
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| Attend one other employability activity | Activities include:
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Once you have completed the above you will then be able to:
- Complete the online mock job application
- Attend The Interview Experience
- Complete your online reflection form where you will have the option to select that you have completed the 'Entrepreneurship Theme'.
You can find out more information about the Exeter University Officers' Training Corps here. This is a guide to provide you with examples on the options you can choose to do and is not prescriptive.
| 35 hours of work experience or volunteering | Log your hours training with the EUOTC. |
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| Attend a CV, application form or cover letter session | These sessions will help you consider the structure and content of your CV and equip you with the skills to complete application forms and cover letters effectively. |
| Attend two Personal Development sessions |
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| Attend one other employability activity | Attend the British Army: Arms and Service brief with the EUOTC. |
Once you have completed the above you will then be able to:
- Complete the online mock job application
- Attend The Interview Experience
- Complete your online reflection form where you will have the option to select that you have completed the 'EUOTC Theme'.
Find out more about getting involved with Student Sports on University of Exeter Sport webpages. This is a guide to provide you with examples on the options you can choose and is not prescriptive.
| 35 hours of work experience or volunteering | Log your hours:
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| Attend a CV, application form or cover letter session | These sessions will help you consider the structure and content of your CV and equip you with the skills to complete application forms and cover letters effectively. |
| Attend two Personal Development sessions | Sessions include:
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| Attend one other employability activity | Activities include:
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Once you have completed the above you will then be able to:
- Complete the online mock job application
- Attend The Interview Experience
- Complete your online reflection form where you will have the option to select that you have completed the 'Sports Theme'.
The Exeter Award - Sustainability Theme
Careers in the environmental and sustainability sector are becoming increasingly popular. Here you can have a huge impact on the bottom line of organisations by reducing waste, changing consumer purchasing habits, impact energy consumption, and researching new technology to increase efficiency and influence strategy. Sustainability also covers sustainable working practices such as workforce resilience, wellbeing and corporate social responsibility. You can find out more on the Sustainability webpages.
This is a guide to provide you with examples on the options you can choose and is not prescriptive.
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These sessions will help you consider the structure and content of your CV and equip you with the skills to complete application forms and cover letters effectively. |
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| Attend two Personal Development sessions | Sessions include:
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| Attend one other employability activity | Complete the Career Mentor Scheme Gain sector insights and 1:1 careers advice and guidance that can accelerate your confidence and help you to make informed decisions about your future career. |
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Once you have completed the above you will then be able to:
- Complete the online mock job application
- Attend The Interview Experience
- Complete your online reflection form where you will have the option to select that you have completed the 'Sustainability Theme'.
The Students' Guild and Societies Theme includes a mix of sessions run by Career Zone and Exeter Students' Guild; Career Zone sessions are booked through Handshake and Guild sessions are booked via the Guild's event system. This is a guide to provide you with examples on the options you can choose to do and is not prescriptive.
| 35 hours of work experience or volunteering | Log your hours as:
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| Attend a CV, application form or cover letter session | These sessions will help you consider the structure and content of your CV and equip you with the skills to complete application forms and cover letters effectively. Book onto a session via Handshake |
| Attend two Personal Development sessions | Sessions include:
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| Attend one other employability activity | Activities include:
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Once you have completed the above you will then be able to:
- Complete the online mock job application
- Attend The Interview Experience
- Complete your online reflection form where you will have the option to select that you have completed the 'The Guild and Societies Theme'.
Exeter Leaders Award Themes
You can find out more information about the Exeter University Officers' Training Corps here.
| Demonstrate a leadership role or activity | Use your leadership role within the EUOTC, including:
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| Attend a Leadership Skills session | Attend Introduction to Leadership Theories: What Leaders Are, Know and Do. Completed as part of EUOTC. |
| Attend a Managing People session | Attend Leadership Theories: Transactional and Transformational Leadership. Completed as part of EUOTC. |
| Attend two other employability activities |
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Once you have completed the above you will then be able to:
- Complete the online application form
- Attend the Presentation to Panel session
- Complete your online reflection form where you will have the option to select that you have completed the 'EUOTC Theme'.
Find out more about getting involved with Student Sports on University of Exeter Sport webpages. This is a guide to provide you with examples on the options you can choose to do and is not prescriptive.
| Demonstrate a leadership role or activity | Your leadership role or activity must have been undertaken whilst a student at the University of Exeter. Examples of leadership roles and activities. |
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| Attend a Leadership Skills session | Leadership Skills: this session will address key issues regarding leadership and will assist you in developing an action plan. Book onto a Leadership Skills session. |
| Attend a Managing People session | Managing People: This session introduces a framework to help you get the best out of people. Book onto a Managing People session. |
| Attend two other activities |
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Once you have completed the above you will then be able to:
- Complete the online application form
- Attend the Presentation to Panel session
- Complete your online reflection form where you will have the option to select that you have completed the 'Sports Theme'.
The Students' Guild and Societies Theme includes a mix of sessions run by Career Zone and Exeter Students' Guild; Career Zone sessions are booked through Handshake, and Guild sessions are booked through the Guild's event system. This is a guide to provide you with examples on the options you can choose to do and is not prescriptive.
| Demonstrate a leadership role or activity | Use your experience as:
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| Attend a Leadership Skills session | Leadership Skills: this session will address key issues regarding leadership and will assist you in developing an action plan. Book onto a Leadership Skills session. |
| Attend a Managing People session | Managing People: This session introduces a framework to help you get the best out of people. Book onto a Managing People session. |
| Attend two other activities |
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Once you have completed the above you will then be able to:
- Complete the online application form
- Attend the Presentation to Panel session
- Complete your online reflection form where you will have the option to select that you have completed the 'The Guild and Societies Theme'.
Modules & Programmes
Certain modules and programmes inlcude activities and sessions that can count towards the Exeter Award and Exeter Leaders Award. Click on the modules and programmes below to find out what aspects count towards the Exeter Award and Exeter Leaders Award.
Exeter Award
Whether you are taking an entrepreneurship module or simply wishing to enhance your employability, the Exeter Award entrepreneurship theme offers you a way to get University recognition for your extracurricular entrepreneurship activities. We see entrepreneurship as an individual's ability to turn ideas into actions that generate value for others and results in viable value creation projects, this includes startup entrepreneurship and intrapreneurship (entrepreneurship within an organisation). You can find out more information on the Acting Entrepreneurially module on the module webpage. This is a guide to provide you with examples on the options you can choose to do and is not prescriptive.
| 35 hours of work experience or volunteering | This can be any paid or unpaid experience, as long as you were a student at the time you completed it. Examples of work experience and volunteering activities. |
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| Attend a CV, application form or cover letter session | Business Model Canvas session. Completed as part of the module. |
| Attend two Personal Development sessions |
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| Attend one other employability activity | Such as an employer presentation or an alumni panel. Book onto an Exeter Award activity via Handshake. |
Once you have completed the above you will then be able to:
- Complete the online mock job application
- Attend The Interview Experience
- Complete your online reflection form where you will have the option to select that you have completed the 'Entrepreneurship Theme'.
Whether you are taking an entrepreneurship module or simply wishing to enhance your employability, the Exeter Award entrepreneurship theme offers you a way to get University recognition for your extracurricular entrepreneurship activities. We see entrepreneurship as an individual's ability to turn ideas into actions that generate value for others and results in viable value creation projects, this includes startup entrepreneurship and intrapreneurship (entrepreneurship within an organisation). You can find out more information on the Business Ignition module on the module webpage. This is a guide to provide you with examples on the options you can choose to do and is not prescriptive.
| 35 hours of work experience or volunteering | Log the hours you spend creating, developing and executing an entrepreneurial business as part of the module. |
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| Attend a CV, application form or cover letter session | Business Model Canvas session. Completed as part of the module. |
| Attend two Personal Development sessions |
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| Attend one other employability activity | Entrepreneurial Mindset. Completed as part of the module. |
Once you have completed the above you will then be able to:
- Complete the online mock job application
- Attend The Interview Experience
- Complete your online reflection form where you will have the option to select that you have completed the 'Entrepreneurship Theme'.
You can find out more information on the Employability and Career Development module on the module webpage. This is a guide to provide you with examples on the options you can choose and is not prescriptive.
| 35 hours of work experience or volunteering | Log your hours from your work placement |
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| Attend a CV, application form or cover letter session | Developing a CV, cover letter and making applications. Completed as part of the module. |
| Attend two Personal Development sessions |
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| Attend one other employability activity | Emotional Intelligence session. Completed as part of the module. |
Once you have completed the above you will then be able to:
- Complete the online mock job application
- Attend The Interview Experience
- Complete your online reflection form where you will have the option to select that you have completed the 'Sports Theme'.
Whether you are taking an entrepreneurship module or simply wishing to enhance your employability, the Exeter Award entrepreneurship theme offers you a way to get University recognition for your extracurricular entrepreneurship activities. We see entrepreneurship as an individual's ability to turn ideas into actions that generate value for others and results in viable value creation projects, this includes startup entrepreneurship and intrapreneurship (entrepreneurship within an organisation). You can find out more information on the Entrepreneurship and Complete Sustainable Value Creation module on the module webpage. This is a guide to provide you with examples on the options you can choose to do and is not prescriptive.
| 35 hours of work experience or volunteering | This can be any paid or unpaid experience, as long as you were a student at the time you completed it. Examples of work experience and volunteering activities. |
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| Attend a CV, application form or cover letter session | These sessions will help you consider the structure and content of your CV and equip you with the skills to complete application forms and cover letters effectively . |
| Attend two Personal Development sessions |
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| Attend one other employability activity | Such as an employer presentation or alumni panel. Book onto an Exeter Award activity via Handshake. |
Once you have completed the above you will then be able to:
- Complete the online mock job application
- Attend The Interview Experience
- Complete your online reflection form where you will have the option to select that you have completed the 'Entrepreneurship Theme'.
Whether you are taking an entrepreneurship module or simply wishing to enhance your employability, the Exeter Award entrepreneurship theme offers you a way to get University recognition for your extracurricular entrepreneurship activities. We see entrepreneurship as an individual's ability to turn ideas into actions that generate value for others and results in viable value creation projects, this includes startup entrepreneurship and intrapreneurship (entrepreneurship within an organisation). You can find out more information on the Entrepreneurship: New Venture Creation module on the module webpage. This is a guide to provide you with examples on the options you can choose to do and is not prescriptive.
| 35 hours of work experience or volunteering | This can be any paid or unpaid experience, as long as you were a student at the time you completed it. Examples of work experience and volunteering activities. |
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| Attend a CV, application form or cover letter session | Business Model Canvas session. Completed as part of the module. |
| Attend two Personal Development sessions | Attend two Career Zone skill sessions such as: Personal Resilience, Time and Stress Management, Problem Solving |
| Attend one other employability activity | Entrepreneurial Mindset workshop. Completed as part of the module. |
Once you have completed the above you will then be able to:
- Complete the online mock job application
- Attend The Interview Experience
- Complete your online reflection form where you will have the option to select that you have completed the 'Entrepreneurship Theme'.
Whether you are taking an entrepreneurship module or simply wishing to enhance your employability, the Exeter Award entrepreneurship theme offers you a way to get University recognition for your extracurricular entrepreneurship activities. We see entrepreneurship as an individual's ability to turn ideas into actions that generate value for others and results in viable value creation projects, this includes startup entrepreneurship and intrapreneurship (entrepreneurship within an organisation). You can find out more information on the Entrepreneurship: Venture Launch module on the module webpage. This is a guide to provide you with examples on the options you can choose to do and is not prescriptive.
| 35 hours of work experience or volunteering | Log your hours spent developing your venture. |
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| Attend a CV, application form or cover letter session | These sessions will help you consider the structure and content of your CV and equip you with the skills to complete application forms and cover letters effectively. |
| Attend two Personal Development sessions |
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| Attend one other employability activity | Technical Hacks. Completed as part of the module. |
Once you have completed the above you will then be able to:
- Complete the online mock job application
- Attend The Interview Experience
- Complete your online reflection form where you will have the option to select that you have completed the 'Entrepreneurship Theme'.
Whether you are taking an entrepreneurship module or simply wishing to enhance your employability, the Exeter Award entrepreneurship theme offers you a way to get University recognition for your extracurricular entrepreneurship activities. We see entrepreneurship as an individual's ability to turn ideas into actions that generate value for others and results in viable value creation projects, this includes startup entrepreneurship and intrapreneurship (entrepreneurship within an organisation). You can find out more information on the Future 17 module on the module webpage. This is a guide to provide you with examples on the options you can choose to do and is not prescriptive.
| 35 hours of work experience or volunteering | Log the hours you spend collaborating on a sustainable development challenge. |
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| Attend a CV, application form or cover letter session | These sessions will help you consider the structure and content of your CV and equip you with the skills to complete application forms and cover letters effectively. |
| Attend two Personal Development sessions |
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| Attend one other employability activity | Such as attending an employer presentation or alumni panel. Book onto an Exeter Award activity via Handshake. |
Once you have completed the above you will then be able to:
- Complete the online mock job application
- Attend The Interview Experience
- Complete your online reflection form where you will have the option to select that you have completed the 'Entrepreneurship Theme'.
Whether you are taking an entrepreneurship module or simply wishing to enhance your employability, the Exeter Award entrepreneurship theme offers you a way to get University recognition for your extracurricular entrepreneurship activities. We see entrepreneurship as an individual's ability to turn ideas into actions that generate value for others and results in viable value creation projects, this includes startup entrepreneurship and intrapreneurship (entrepreneurship within an organisation). This is a guide to provide you with examples on the options you can choose to do and is not prescriptive.
| 35 hours of work experience or volunteering | This can be any paid or unpaid experience, as long as you were a student at the time you completed it. Examples of work experience and volunteering activities. |
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| Attend a CV, application form or cover letter session | These sessions will help you consider the structure and content of your CV and equip you with the skills to complete application forms and cover letters effectively . |
| Attend two Personal Development sessions |
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| Attend one other employability activity | Design and present circular economy innovations. Completed as part of the module. |
Once you have completed the above you will then be able to:
- Complete the online mock job application
- Attend The Interview Experience
- Complete your online reflection form where you will have the option to select that you have completed the 'Entrepreneurship Theme'.
Whether you are taking an entrepreneurship module or simply wishing to enhance your employability, the new Exeter Award entrepreneurship theme offers you a way to get University recognition for your extracurricular entrepreneurship activities. We see entrepreneurship as an individual's ability to turn ideas into actions that generate value for others and results in viable value creation projects, this includes startup entrepreneurship and intrapreneurship (entrepreneurship within an organisation). You can find more information about the module here. This is a guide to provide you with examples on the options you can choose to do and is not prescriptive.
| 35 hours of work experience or volunteering | This can be any paid or unpaid experience, as long as you were a student at the time you completed it. Examples of work experience and volunteering activities. |
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| Attend a CV, application form or cover letter session | Business Model Canvas session. Completed as part of the module. |
| Attend two Personal Development sessions | Attend two Career Zone skill sessions such as: Personal Resilience, Time and Stress Management, Problem Solving |
| Attend one other employability activity | Such as attending an employer presentation or alumni panel. |
Once you have completed the above you will then be able to:
- Complete the online mock job application
- Attend the Interview Experience
- Complete your online reflection form where you will have the option to select that you have completed the 'Entrepreneurship Theme'
Whether you are taking an entrepreneurship module or simply wishing to enhance your employability, the new Exeter Award entrepreneurship theme offers you a way to get University recognition for your extracurricular entrepreneurship activities. We see entrepreneurship as an individual's ability to turn ideas into actions that generate value for others and results in viable value creation projects, this includes startup entrepreneurship and intrapreneurship (entrepreneurship within an organisation). You can find out more information on the Introduction to Innovation and Entrepreneurship module on the module webpage. This is a guide to provide you with examples on the options you can choose to do and is not prescriptive.
| 35 hours of work experience or volunteering | This can be any paid or unpaid experience, as long as you were a student at the time you completed it. Examples of work experience and volunteering activities. |
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| Attend a CV, application form or cover letter session | Business Model Canvas session. Completed as part of the module. |
| Attend two Personal Development sessions |
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| Attend one other employability activity | Innovation strategies session. Completed as part of the module. |
Once you have completed the above you will then be able to:
- Complete the online mock job application
- Attend The Interview Experience
- Complete your online reflection form where you will have the option to select that you have completed the 'Entrepreneurship Theme'.
You can find more information about this programme here. This is a guide to provide you with examples on the options you can choose to do and is not prescriptive.
| 35 hours of work experience or volunteering | This can be any paid or unpaid experience, as long as you were a student at the time you completed it*. Examples of work experience and volunteering activities. |
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| Attend a CV, application form or cover letter session | Creating a Successful CV and Effective Application Forms. Completed as part of the FAFM programme. |
| Attend two Personal Development sessions |
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| Attend one other employability activity | LinkedIn session. Completed as part of the FAFM programme. |
*Postgraduate students may include roles undertaken from the June prior to starting their course to reflect their on-going development post undergraduate degree.
Once you have completed the above you will then be able to:
- Complete the online mock job application
- Attend The Interview Experience
- Complete your online reflection form.
You can find more information about the Psychology Workplace Learning module on the module webpage. This is a guide to provide you with examples on the options you can choose to do and is not precriptive.
| 35 hours of work experience or volunteering | Log your hours from your psychology placement. |
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| Attend a CV, application form or cover letter session | CVs and Cover Letter session. Completed as part of the module. |
| Attend two Personal Development sessions |
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| Attend one other employability activity | Career Development Presentations. Completed as part of the module. |
Once you have completed the above you will then be able to:
- Complete your online reflection form.
The online mock job application and the Interview Experience is completed as part of the module.
Whether you are taking an entrepreneurship module or simply wishing to enhance your employability, the Exeter Award entrepreneurship theme offers you a way to get University recognition for your extracurricular entrepreneurship activities. We see entrepreneurship as an individual's ability to turn ideas into actions that generate value for others and results in viable value creation projects, this includes startup entrepreneurship and intrapreneurship (entrepreneurship within an organisation). You can find out more information on the Thinking Entrepreneurially module on the module webpage. This is a guide to provide you with examples on the options you can choose to do and is not prescriptive.
| 35 hours of work experience or volunteering | This can be any paid or unpaid experience, as long as you were a student at the time you completed it. Examples of work experience and volunteering activities. |
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| Attend a CV, application form or cover letter session | These sessions will help you consider the structure and content of your CV and equip you with the skills to complete application forms and cover letters effectively . |
| Attend two Personal Development sessions |
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| Attend one other employability activity | Entrepreneurial Mindset. Completed as part of the module. |
Once you have completed the above you will then be able to:
- Complete the online mock job application
- Attend The Interview Experience
- Complete your online reflection form where you will have the option to select that you have completed the 'Entrepreneurship Theme'.
Exeter Leaders Award
Whether you are taking an entrepreneurship module or simply wishing to enhance your employability, the new Exeter Award entrepreneurship theme offers you a way to get University recognition for your extracurricular entrepreneurship activities. We see entrepreneurship as an individual's ability to turn ideas into actions that generate value for others and results in viable value creation projects, this includes startup entrepreneurship and intrapreneurship (entrepreneurship within an organisation). You can find out more information on the Entrepreneurial Futures module on the module webpage. This is a guide to provide you with examples on the options you can choose to do and is not prescriptive.
| Demonstrate a leadership role or activity | Your leadership role or activity must have been undertaken whilst a student at the University of Exeter. Examples of leadership roles and activities. |
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| Attend a Leadership Skills session | Intrapreneurial Action, Teams and Leadership workshop. Completed as part of the module. |
| Attend a Managing People session | Entrepreneurial Management and Leadership Approaches. Completed as part of the module. |
| Attend two other activities |
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Once you have completed the above you will then be able to:
- Complete the online application form
- Attend the Presentation to Panel session
- Complete your online reflection form where you will have the option to select that you have completed the 'Entrepreneurship Theme'.
Whether you are taking an entrepreneurship module or simply wishing to enhance your employability, the Exeter Leaders Award entrepreneurship theme offers you a way to get University recognition for your extracurricular entrepreneurship activities. We see entrepreneurship as an individuals ability to turn ideas into actions that generate value for others and results in viable value creation projects, this includes startup entrepreneurship and intrapreneurship (entrepreneurship within an organisation). You can find out more information on the Managing Entrepreneurially module on the module webpage. This is a guide to provide you with examples on the options you can choose to do and is not prescriptive.
| Demonstrate a leadership role or activity | Your leadership role or activity must have been undertaken whilst a student at the University of Exeter. Examples of leadership roles and activities. |
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| Attend a Leadership Skills session | Leadership Skills: this session will address key issues regarding leadership and will assist you in developing an action plan. Book onto a Leadership Skills session via Handshake. |
| Attend a Managing People session | Managing People: This session introduces a framework to help you get the best out of people. Book onto a Managing People session via Handshake. |
| Attend two other activities | This section is completed as part of the module. |
Once you have completed the above you will then be able to:
- Complete the online application form
- Attend the Presentation to Panel session
- Complete your online reflection form where you will have the option to select that you have completed the 'Entrepreneurship Theme'.
You can find out more about this programme here. This is a guide to provide you with examples on the options you can choose top do and is not prescriptive.
| Demonstrate a leadership role or activity | Your leadership role or activity must have been undertaken whilst a student at the University of Exeter. Examples of leadership roles and activities. |
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| Attend a Leadership Skills session | Leadership Skills: this session will address key issues regarding leadership and will assist you in developing an action plan. Book onto a Leadership Skills session via Handshake. |
| Attend a Managing People session | Managing People: This session introduces a framework to help you get the best out of people. Book onto a Managing People session via Handshake. |
| Attend two other employability activities |
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Once you have completed the above you will then be able to:
- Complete the online application form
- Attend the Presentation to Panel session
- Complete your online reflection form