Joseph Robins
Manchester
Summary
A third-year Politics and International Relations student at the University of Manchester with experience interning in the Civil Service. Keen to gain more work experience. I am skilled with a strong background in effective teamwork, academic report writing, and volunteering experience. I demonstrate excellent IT skills and effective communication abilities. Committed to leveraging these competencies to contribute meaningfully to future roles and achieve career growth.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Intern
The Insolvency Service
Manchester , Greater Manchester
2024.07 - 2024.08
- Developed understanding of Civil Service work environment
- Engaged with experts in industry meetings, giving me great insights
- Observed legal trials
- Wrote a blog for the Insolvency Service reflecting my personal experience
ONS Summer School
Office For National Statistics
Manchester, Greater Manchester
2024.06 - 2024.06
- Enhanced statistical skills through use of SPSS software
- Engaged in specialised seminars conducted by professionals
- Collaborated with a fellow student to present to ONS staff, developing teamwork skills
- Engaged in mock interview to gain workplace readiness
- Prioritised tasks, achieving project deadlines.
Hospitality assistant
Y Fan Bed & Breakfast
Caerphilly, Caerphilly County Borough
2021.10 - 2021.12
- Working as a team with colleagues has nurtured my collaboration skills, allowing me to work seamlessly with others to execute tasks
- Serving customers has provided me with the valuable experience of customer service and ability of overcoming problems presented to me to fulfil their needs
- Diligently adhered to food and safety regulations
Volunteer worker
Parkrun
Ystrad Mynach, Caerphilly County Borough
2016.05 - 2018.12
- Volunteered in the roles of Marshal, Tail Worker, Finish tokens and Finish Token
- Developed stronger confidence in team settings
Education
Bachelor of Social Sciences - Politics and International Relations
University of Manchester
Manchester 2022.09 - 2025.06
A-Levels -
Lewis School Pengam
Pengam, Caerphilly County Borough 2020.09 - 2022.07
GCSEs -
Lewis School Pengam
Pengam, Caerphilly County Borough 2015.09 - 2020.07
Skills
- Effective teamwork
- Academic report writing
- Volunteering experience
- Excellent IT skills
- Effective communication
Timeline
Intern
The Insolvency Service
2024.07 - 2024.08
ONS Summer School
Office For National Statistics
2024.06 - 2024.06
Bachelor of Social Sciences - Politics and International Relations
University of Manchester
2022.09 - 2025.06
Hospitality assistant
Y Fan Bed & Breakfast
2021.10 - 2021.12
A-Levels -
Lewis School Pengam
2020.09 - 2022.07
Volunteer worker
Parkrun
2016.05 - 2018.12
GCSEs -
Lewis School Pengam
2015.09 - 2020.07