EmployAgility is defined as being “flexible enough to skill up and manage rapid changes in the workplace.” 

Agile values are now fundamental to how organisations adapt, and as the world of work evolves, the concept of career is radically transforming. Increasingly, modern business demands people with an agile mindset and who are customer-centric, collaborative, and able to network as part of multi-skilled teams. Candidates must have the ability to respond and adapt to ever-changing environments.

Consequently, in order to thrive, you must see your agile career as an agile adventure. Embrace the idea that you can continuously build skills by working through iterations and mini life-projects, such as the initiatives you are engaged with as part of this programme.  

The UCC EmployAgility Award is a professional skills development programme, and demonstrates that you have engaged in, and developed professional skills through extra-curricular activities and work experience, all of which will help you to stand out from the crowd when applying for graduate roles and internships.

What next?

1. Record your hours and note your development onyour Hours Log
2. Update your CV with details of your activity and gain a score of 70% on CareerSet
3. Complete and submit your Reflective Report by midnight, Monday 6th March. 
   1. You must upload your Hours Log and CV to your Reflective Report. 
   2. Our team willl confirm with your activity provider that you have dedicated a minimum of 20 hours to the activity.

The Reflective Report: 

• Provide your contact details, student number, course details and select the award pathway you are applying for. 
• Ensure you update your CV before submission. Find some helpful tips and hints here. 
• Select four of the ten attributes and values you developed throughout the experience and feed back on how you developed them in the relevant text boxes. You can learn more about UCC's graduate attributes and values here. 
• You will also need to answer the following questions: 
  • Demonstrate how having an understanding of  a work and organisational environment will help you with your career goals.
  • In what way has participating in the UCC EmployAgility Awards programme influenced your future career goals? 
• Find a sample reflective report here. Try out the Your Compass self-assessment to see what your strongest values and attributes are. 
• Note: If you are applying for more than one award through multiple pathways, you will need to submit a reflective report for each pathway. 

The UCC EmployAgility Award is a professional skills development programme, and demonstrates that you have engaged in, and developed professional skills through extra-curricular activities and work experience, all of which will help you to stand out from the crowd when applying for graduate roles and internships.

What are the benefits of this programme?

• Enhance your employability and graduate attributes through extra-curricular activities
• Achieve a digital badge
• Improve your CV & interview skills
• Receive official recognition on your Diploma Supplement

If you have a query about the UCC EmployAgility Award, please contact careers@ucc.ie