Fieldwork
Fieldwork provides a unique situation in which you can develop a host of transferable skills, both individually and as part of a team.
Cognitive Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Being able to consider issues from a range of different perspectives and, using relevant concepts, to produce an analytical assessment of the subject
- Data Synthesis
- Being able to collate relevant information from a variety of sources and then to present this as a reasoned, coherent, argument
- Numeracy
- Being able to manipulate numerical data to present a reasoned, coherent argument
- Literacy
- Being able to construct well-argued and grammatically correct texts, to locate and retrieve relevant ideas from within academic debates, and reference these accurately
- Information Literacy
- Being able to identify, locate and retrieve books, journal articles and alike in both paper and electronic forms and to use these sources (including websites) to gather relevant information, which is then synthesised and presented using appropriate IT facilities
Self-Management Skills
- Planning and Organisation
- Being able to set objectives, plan actions and manage your time and resources effectively in order to achieve your goals
- Decision-making
- Being aware of, and being able to choose between, opportunities that enable you to achieve your goals, having gathered and evaluated relevant information
- Innovation and Creativity
- Being able to generate and visualise novel ideas and concepts - Initiative: being able to identify and make effective use of different types of materials, to initiate ideas and see them through to completion
- Independence
- Having the ability to work unsupervised, to plan effectively and to meet deadlines
- Problem-solving
- Being able to critically evaluate and analyse complex problems in order to reach a solution
- Adaptability
- Being able to respond readily to changing situations and priorities
Interaction Skills
- Oral Communication
- Using your speech and behaviour effectively to present and exchange opinions, ideas and information
- Interpersonal
- Using and responding to non-verbal behaviours, making use of active listening techniques, giving constructive feedback