Boost Your Employability with the Southampton Business School Talent Development Programme!
What is the Talent Development Programme?
In today’s competitive job market, employers seek more than just academic excellence. They want to see a range of skills and achievements that make you stand out. That’s where the Talent Development Programme at Southampton Business School comes in!
This programme is designed to enhance your studies with a mix of in-person events, workshops, and unique experiences. You’ll develop essential employability skills that go beyond academics—skills that employers value highly. Whether you’re aiming for an internship, a placement, or a graduate-level job, this programme will give you a competitive edge.
Why complete it?
- Gain better self-awareness of your strengths, weaknesses, and career goals – and turn these into an effective action plan.
- Build a virtual portfolio to showcase your career readiness and professional development to employers.
- Keep track of university opportunities and easily evidence your participation.
- Earn digital badges and an invitation to the TDP Awards
- Special prizes and opportunities such as the Future Leaders Dinner, Management and Leadership training courses and Insight Days.
Graduate Story: Lina’s Journey with the Talent Development Programme
Talent Development Programme Portal Walkthrough
Welcome to this step-by-step guide on how to access and use the Talent Development Programme (TDP) portal at Southampton Business School.
In this video, I’ll walk you through:
✔️ How to log in to the TDP portal
✔️ Navigating the dashboard and key features
✔️ Accessing workshops, resources, and events
✔️ Tracking your progress and development activities
Graduate Outcomes
Unlock Digital Badges
Get recognition every step of the way with our new points system.
TDP Ambassador
This badge is awarded to students who have completed all three levels of the University of Southampton Business School’s Talent Development Programme AND have gone further by acting as an Ambassador for the programme. Recipients have shared their experiences, inspired peers, and contributed to the growth and visibility of the programme community.
Examples of Ambassador contributions include:
- Presenting your Talent Development Programme journey at the annual awards event or a showcase session.
- Speaking on a student or alumni panel to share your experiences and advice.
- Creating a blog post, testimonial, or LinkedIn article highlighting your learning journey.
- Supporting promotional activity by contributing a quote, short video, or case study for marketing materials.
- Acting as a peer supporter or mentor for students beginning the programme.
Contact
If you have any queries about the Talent Development Programme, please get in touch at SBSEmployability@soton.ac.uk