Higher Education Achievement Report

You'll definitely want to HEAR about this!

You want to get the best job possible after university, right? Well how would you like some assistance in boosting your employability and a helping hand in preparing for job interviews? You'll need to make sure your CV is the best it can be... Seems like a good idea to get some some real practice in too! Find out how the Higher Education Achievement Report (HEAR) can help you.

What is a HEAR?

The Higher education Achievement Report (HEAR) is your only comprehensive record of learning and achievements whilst at Swansea University. The HEAR includes loads of valuable information about you that employers want to know! The Employability Awards, Schemes and projects that you complete will all be displayed on your HEAR so the employers can see all that you have achieved.

Where can I find my HEAR?

GradIntelligence is the service that Swansea University is using to publish your HEAR electronically, enabling you to share it with potential employers and other universities. From here you can activate your account and find out more information on what can be included on your HEAR.

GradIntelligence has several features which can greatly benefit you:

A sharing facility that allows employers or other institutions to find you.
A personality questionnaire that enables you to identify areas of strength in which employers are looking for, as well as weaknesses which you can look to address. You can then be matched to your ideal career profiles.
A psychometric assessment centre, which measures your verbal, numerical and logical reasoning skills. These are now required by over 70% of graduate employers, so practice will allow you to perform to your full potential when it matters.
The cost of purchasing this software yourself would be over £170, but as part of the GradIntelligence software it is available for free.

When do I complete my HEAR?

There is no set time limit for you to access your HEAR account. It will stay and grow with you throughout your studies. To make the best use of the service however, you should aim to complete it as thoroughly as possible and doing this can take several sittings.

Why use the HEAR?

The HEAR can enhance your employability or further your education opportunities because it provides University-verified information about you. Swansea University is one of the first institutions in the UK to successfully implement the HEAR and ensure that you can benefit from it.

Who can I talk to about my HEAR?

At Swansea University, your assigned Personal Tutor will provide you with academic guidance and support for personal development. It's important you have regular meetings with your tutor and your HEAR can provide great discussion points at these meetings. Discussing your HEAR will help you to identify and articulate the skills you are gaining and reflect on how developing these will allow you to achieve your future goals.

If you have any queries relating to the HEAR, simply drop an email to hear@swansea.ac.uk.