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    The Chester Difference Award (CDA) is a program that recognizes students' extracurricular activities. It consists of 6 pathways that allow students to develop skills like leadership, communication, teamwork and organization. Students can gain recognition for activities like volunteering, sports, societies and work experiences. The goal of the CDA is to help students progress their career thinking, articulate their skills, develop an understanding of recruitment processes, and build their networks. Students manage their CDA journey online and can work towards bronze, silver or gold levels.

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    The Chester Difference Award (CDA) is a program that recognizes students' extracurricular activities. It consists of 6 pathways that allow students to develop skills like leadership, communication, teamwork and organization. Students can gain recognition for activities like volunteering, sports, societies and work experiences. The goal of the CDA is to help students progress their career thinking, articulate their skills, develop an understanding of recruitment processes, and build their networks. Students manage their CDA journey online and can work towards bronze, silver or gold levels.

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    The Chester Difference Award (CDA) is a program that recognizes students' extracurricular activities. It consists of 6 pathways that allow students to develop skills like leadership, communication, teamwork and organization. Students can gain recognition for activities like volunteering, sports, societies and work experiences. The goal of the CDA is to help students progress their career thinking, articulate their skills, develop an understanding of recruitment processes, and build their networks. Students manage their CDA journey online and can work towards bronze, silver or gold levels.

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    REGISTER INDUCTION PATHWAY


    (OPTIONAL) ONE

    Gain recognition for a range PATHWAY


    TWO
    of extra-curricular activities
    that you undertake. WHY NOT
    CONTINUE TO
    Develop techniques to THE PLUS
    AWARD?
    showcase your skills
    and experiences to PATHWAY
    THREE
    future employers.
    The CDA is designed to:
    • Progress your career thinking
    PATHWAY
    • Articulate your skills FOUR
    • Develop understanding of the WHY NOT
    CONTINUE
    recruitment process TO THE
    EXCELLENCE
    • Develop your enterprising skills AWARD?
    PATHWAY
    • And/or build your networks. FIVE

    The CDA recognises your extra-curricular


    activities whilst being flexible to your
    achievements and personal goals.
    PATHWAY
    Sign up on careers.chester.ac.uk SIX

    Manage your CDA journey on CareerHub. Careers and


    Visit careers.chester.ac.uk Employability
    The Chester Difference Award
    Select your pathways:

    Pick this to develop and Digital Skills Pick this to develop and Creative
    articulate your digital skills. articulate your creative thinking. Thinking
    Activities could include:
    • ECDL • International Student  Activities could include:
    • Active Campus Ambassador
    Ambassador • Sport or Society • Student Scholars • Digital 
    Committee Member • Study Abroad Ambassador • Part-time work
    • Digital Ambassador • Sandwich placement

    Pick this to develop and Leadership Pick this to identify career areas of Discovery
    articulate your leadership skills. interest.
    Activities could include:
    • Project Leader for Volunteering Project • MRA
    Student Ambassador • Residential Advisor or
     Activities could include:
    • Careers Guidance Appointment
    Volunteering • Part-time work or

    Coordinator • Sustainability Events • Active internship • Careers Fest • Student
    Campus Ambassador Scholars • Careers Workshops

    Pick this to develop Communication Pick this to develop your network. Networking
    and articulate your Activities could include:
    communication skills. • Careers Fest
    Activities could include:  • Networking Events 
    • MRA Student Ambassador • International • Volunteering
    Student Ambassador • Student Reviewer • • Peer Mentoring
    Student Experience Representative • Careers Workshops

    Pick this to develop and articulate Teamwork Pick this to develop your experience of Navigating
    your teamwork skills. recruitment processes. Recruitment
    Activities could include:
    • International Student Ambassador •  Activities could include:
    • Mock Assessment Centre • Feedback
    Student Council Member • Sports or Society
    Committee Member • Students as Recruiters
    on a CV, Cover Letter, Personal
    Statement or Application Form • Mock

    • Young Enterprise School Mentor Interview • Practice Psychometric Tests
    • Students as Recruiters

    Pick this to develop and articulate Organisation Pick this to develop your knowledge Enterprise
    your organisation skills. of enterprise.
    Activities could include:
    • Sandwich placement • Study  12 hours of extra-curricular activities
    related to enterprise. This pathway links
    Abroad • Being a Carer • Volunteering
    • Residential Advisor or Coordinator closely with the Venture Programme.
    • Academic Skills Sessions

    The activities listed are suggestions only. You are encouraged to consider your extra-curricular activities and the
    relevant pathways. Consider attending extra-curricular sessions to develop your understanding and your ability to
    articulate the different themes.

    Find out more:


    W: www.chester.ac.uk/careers/chester-difference-award
    E: chesterdifference@chester.ac.uk T: 01244 513066 Careers and
    ChesterCareers Employability

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