Student Employee of the Year Awards 2015.

5th March 2015

Do you employ or know an amazing and outstanding University of Sheffield student who works part time whilst they study? Employers are being invited to nominate their student employees for the Student Employee of the Year Awards 2015 to recognise the contributions that they make.

These awards aim to recognise and promote the outstanding contributions and achievements of students who combine part-time work with their study commitments. The Careers Service at The University of Sheffield is promoting the Student Employee of the Year Awards 2015 #seoty and they are hoping to repeat their student successes from 2014. Last year Lewis Yates (BEng Civil Engineering Degree with Employment Experience) was crowned the overall national winner of the 'Student Employee of the Year 2014'. With over 700 nominations from nearly 60 institutions, Lewis did himself and the University proud. Read more here http://www.shef.ac.uk/careers/seoty Students can really add something to a business and the growth in the Student Employee of the Year awards year on year shows that employers recognise this. In a difficult graduate recruitment market, an award can boost a student's CV and give them the all-important edge they need to succeed. If a University of Sheffield student is exceptional, then it's worthwhile spending the time nominating them and having a positive impact on their future. Employers can nominate in the following 3 categories; Above & Beyond Award Commercial Impact Award Step Up To Leadership Award Nominating a student worker for an award will; Add vital proof of employability and skills to their CV Recognise and inspire exceptional student workers Build loyalty and boost morale among staff Employers wishing to nominate a student for the Student Employee of the Year award can nominate online here http://tinyurl.com/seoty15 and select off campus. The closing date for online nominations is 17th April 2015. If employers would like to discuss the awards before making their nomination or need further information please do not hesitate in contacting the University of Sheffield Student Jobshop, studentjobshop@sheffield.ac.uk or call 0114 222 0940.