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24 Apr 2014: Brief details of your secondment I spent 13 months at the Isaac Newton Institute for Mathematical Sciences as Programme and Visitor Officer, seconded from the Widening Participation Team based at the Cambridge Admissions Office. Why did you want to

4 Mar 2014: My role I am responsible for managing the diverse catering activity that takes place at Madingley Hall and organising events and weddings. What training have you undertaken with support from the University? I am studying my third and final year of a

5 Aug 2014: It is important to review the job shadowing placement in order to build upon the experience and to identify further development opportunities if necessary. As part of the Job Shadowing Process, the shadowee is encouraged to discuss the outcomes of

28 Feb 2014: When identifying your career goal it is important that the goal is SMART: Specific Measurable Achievable Realistic Time-Limited Some examples of a SMART career goal: You have realised that you are happy in your current role but that you are

24 Aug 2017: Secondments offer many benefits:

23 Aug 2017: Search the University Training Booking System for learning opportunities in the skill area you are interested in e.g. enter 'project management' in the search box to view options across training providers. Access the range PPD training and learning

29 Jan 2014: The University offers support to assistant staff to increase their vocational skills and to gain qualifications which are directly relevant to their work. This gives departments and the wider University the opportunity to develop skilled and

3 Feb 2014: Search site. Personal and Professional Development. FAQ for individuals. Q. What are the key benefits for me assessing my skills and attributes? The key benefits for you are:. gives you access to a University-wide framework of skills and attributes,

5 Aug 2014: Hosting a job shadowing placement can be very rewarding (see Why Job Shadowing?). However, there are also several things that need to be considered when preparing for the placement to help ensure that the shadowee gets the most out of the placement.

28 Feb 2014: To help you assess where you are in your career it's useful to identify: what you value in your work what your skills, strengths and attributes are what you are particularly knowledgeable/experienced in what are your achievements to date and what

5 Aug 2014: Job shadowing has many potential benefits for staff and departments within the University as well as for the individuals that are involved in the Job Shadowing experience: Staff and departments It is an opportunity for self-development of the

28 Feb 2014: Talk to people who are already working in the profession you are interested in.

24 Apr 2014: Lead-in time Offering a reasonable lead-in time to recruit to the secondment is important for two reasons: To ensure access to secondment opportunities is maximised. Filling secondment positions can generate a daisy-chain effect i.e. when one person

5 Aug 2014: Undertaking a job shadowing placement can be a very rewarding experience and can provide the shadowee with a unique development opportunity (see Why Job Shadowing?). However, there are several things that need to be considered throughout the job

24 Apr 2014: To access any of the following support options please contact PPD. For individuals seeking a secondment PPD can offer a one-to-one discussion with a member of our Learning and Development team.

15 May 2017: PPD offers the Vocational Training Fund to fund external vocational training for assistant staff. The Apprenticeship Levy also provides an opportunity to upskill current staff by funding apprenticeships in a wide range of occupational areas. For

4 Mar 2014: If you are interested in becoming a mentor, check yourself against this list: Are you interested in helping others to succeed - even if they may surpass you in achievement? Are you reliable, honest, and trustworthy to keep things confidential? Are

5 Aug 2014: The type of job shadowing that is undertaken will depend on the needs of the host and the shadowee and on the amount of time that can be allocated to the shadowing. This should be discussed between the host, the shadowee and their line manager.

5 Aug 2014: Primarily, it is the responsibility of the shadowee to co-ordinate the job shadowing placement. However, in order for the placement to be fully successful, commitment will also be required from the host and the shadowee’s line manager. Suggested

6 Mar 2014: If you are actively seeking a secondment, you should discuss this with your 'home' department line manager at the earliest possible opportunity as you will need their agreement to release you for the duration of the secondment before you apply.