Why join SIFE?

1. CV and Jobs
SIFE is great for your CV and for your future career, whatever you decide to do. You’ll learn key personal and team building skills which employers will love! SIFE is an international organisation with hundreds of sponsor companies such as HSBC, GlaxoSmithKline, KPMG, and Pricewaterhouse Coopers, who appreciate the greatness of students involved. HSBC even has a section on their website specifically for SIFE students (www.hsbc.com/sife).

2. Change Lives
It may sound cheesy but it really is amazing to see the difference you have made to someone’s life. To see somebody implement something you have taught them to transform their circumstances is hard to beat. Last year, we changed the lives of over 190 people, lets beat that this year!

3. Gain Skills
When you join SIFE Leicester you will be working for a real social enterprise business developing skills through your own project experiences. You’ll gain presentation skills as you present your projects, team work and leadership skills as you work together and in your role, finance skills as you budget for your project, business planning skills as you develop your project, and many more.

4. Solve a Problem
Is there something that really frustrates you? Can you see a solution? SIFE Leicester aims to support those with ideas to make the world a better place and those with a brilliant business idea. We have the resources, networks, finances, and contacts to help you make your ideas a reality!

5. Competitions
Competitions are our opportunity to showcase all the amazing things our members have been doing throughout the year. Not only do you get to gain recognition for your achievements but this is also a great opportunity to network with students from other Universities and top executives from across the UK.

6. Start a Business
If you have a business idea then SIFE Leicester Consultancy can help you make your business happen. We support local student and community businesses through investment, networks, and business advice. If you have a business idea then please let us know by sending us an e-mail at: su-sife@le.ac.uk

7. Meet People
If you’re new to University then joining any society is a great way to make new friends. A society lets you meet people with similar interests and get to know them better.

Throughout the year we run a number of socials and events for all our members to get to know each other better. So there will be plenty of opportunity to meet new people and make new friends!

8. Have Fun
We try hard to make sure that our society is fun! We run lots of fun events and socials to make sure that you feel part of our close team. Every member should be a happy member!