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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
07.2024 - 08.2024
  • 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
06.2024 - 06.2024
  • 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
10.2021 - 12.2021
  • 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
05.2016 - 12.2018
  • 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
09.2022 - 06.2025

A-Levels -

Lewis School Pengam
Pengam, Caerphilly County Borough
09.2020 - 07.2022

GCSEs -

Lewis School Pengam
Pengam, Caerphilly County Borough
09.2015 - 07.2020

Skills

  • Effective teamwork
  • Academic report writing
  • Volunteering experience
  • Excellent IT skills
  • Effective communication

Timeline

Intern

The Insolvency Service
07.2024 - 08.2024

ONS Summer School

Office For National Statistics
06.2024 - 06.2024

Bachelor of Social Sciences - Politics and International Relations

University of Manchester
09.2022 - 06.2025

Hospitality assistant

Y Fan Bed & Breakfast
10.2021 - 12.2021

A-Levels -

Lewis School Pengam
09.2020 - 07.2022

Volunteer worker

Parkrun
05.2016 - 12.2018

GCSEs -

Lewis School Pengam
09.2015 - 07.2020
Joseph Robins