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Demonstrating a proactive contribution to the life of the University through engagement in operational activities within the School, with societies, clubs or external charitable organisations.

Demonstrating active engagement in the advancement of society through sustainability or social action activities (within or outside of the University).

Demonstrating proactive and inclusive engagement with fellow students, by supporting their employability, academic needs or well-being (in an educational or social setting).

Here are a few examples to help you with this process:

• Actions or activities that proactively benefit or improve your wider community and/or environment.
• Supporting other students or others outside of the University.
• Contributing to the Management School by working in operational, administrative or voluntary roles.
• Involvement in local community initiatives.
• Evidence you could use to back-up this criteria include a letter of reference from an organisation you volunteered with, or an email that confirms what activities you were involved with.

Demonstrate an active pursuit of improving own career prospects, resulting in growth in skills and experience likely to be valued by a prospective employer.

Demonstrate an active pursuit of improving own interpersonal skills and emotional well-being to prepare for the complexities of working life.

Demonstrate a proactive approach to gaining exposure to the world of work in preparation for future employability.

 Here are a few examples of personal attributes to help you with this process:

• Creating new opportunities for the employer.
• Displaying a positive attitude to work, showing how this has made a difference.
• Using your own initiative to sell or influence new strategies and ideas.
• Displaying resilience and courage in the face of personal or professional challenges.
• Making a significant difference to specific projects, campaigns or areas of responsibility in a workplace environment - that has both helped the employer and lead to personal growth.
• Evidence you could use to back-up this criteria include securing a graduate level role, completing a one-year placement or an internship.​​​