Philosophy Student Ambassadors
A unique opportunity to develop your skills, enhance your CV, share your love of philosophy at
Warwick and earn some money!
Job description
We are currently recruiting for a small group of ambassadors to represent the department from
those in their 2nd/3rd/4th year and on any of our degree programmes at the upcoming Open Day on
the 24th October 2015 and at future events. The rate of pay will be £10 per hour (approx. 4 hours
for the Open day on 24th, 12pm-4pm).
Our Student Ambassadors are an important part of our Open Days, helping prospective students get
a sense of what it's like to study Philosophy at Warwick and what to expect if they choose to come
here. As a student ambassador, you will be expected to talk with prospective students and their
parents about the department and your experience of studying philosophy at Warwick, promoting
our degree programmes and answering any questions they have to the best of your ability. You will
also be asked on occasion to give a short 3-4 minute presentation on your experience of studying
philosophy at Warwick. It is essential that our ambassadors project a positive image of the
department and the University at all times.
In addition to the 24th October Open Day, we may call on our pool of ambassadors for future open
days (including our Spring term post-offer open days) and for some of our widening participation
events. If you are not available for the upcoming open day but would like to be considered for future
events, you are welcome to still apply. No prior experience is necessary and full training will be
provided.
Person Specification
Ideally, you will have the following skills/attributes:
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Professional and approachable
Evidence of working successfully with others
Good knowledge of the department and the University
Good presentation skills
How to apply
Please send a covering letter detailing your experience and why you think you are suited to this role
along with an up-to-date CV before 6pm on Thursday 15th October 2015 to
k.d.simecek@warwick.ac.uk.
*Please state clearly whether you are available on the 24th October for the next Open Day*
Student Careers and Skills have some useful information on putting together a CV:
http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/services/scs/applications/cv/
They also offer helpful advice on how to produce a good covering letter:
http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/services/scs/applications/coveringletter/