Bob Smale is a freelance writer, trainer and mentor with long standing interests in personal development and employee relations. Bob started his working life in banking and was concurrently a part-time professional musician. After becoming a mature student he completed a Labour Studies Diploma at Ruskin College, Oxford and a first degree at University of Kent. He has completed an M.Phil with University of Kent and D.Phil with the University of Portsmouth and is also a qualified holistic therapist. During 31 years in education he taught in further, adult and higher education, developing an interest in pedagogy and receiving an award for 'Excellence in Facilitating and Empowering Learning' From the University of Brighton. Bob is the lead author of two editions of 'How to Succeed at University: an Essential Guide to Academic Skills, Personal Development and Employability', published by Sage, which brought together his knowledge of personal development and academia.   

Part 1: How to develop your personal skills
Chapter 1: How to prepare yourself for higher education
Chapter 2: How to plan your personal development
Chapter 3: How to improve your people skills
Chapter 4: How to look after yourself and upgrade your self-nurturing skills during the developmental process
Part 2: How to develop your academic skills
Chapter 5: How do you learn and how do you know what is required of you?
Chapter 6: How to plan, conduct and review your research
Chapter 7: How to write up and present your work in order to get better results
Chapter 8: How to develop successful examination techniques
Part 3: How to develop your employability skills
Chapter 9: How to understand what is required for your success in gaining internships, placements and jobs.
Chapter 10: How to understand the application process in order to get shortlisted
Chapter 11: How to give yourself the best chance of success in the selection process
Chapter 12: How to continue developing yourself for your future success

An essential guide to academic skills, personal development and employability for anyone who wants to succeed at university.