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Alex Cutler - Gap Year - BP

Alex Cutler - Gap Year - BP

There were several reasons really: to get experience in a job relevant to my degree, and I really wanted to apply what I was learning to a real world situation, having not had an engineering job before. ... more

Will Stroud - Gap Year - Deloitte

Will Stroud - Gap Year - Deloitte

My motivation for taking a gap year was to gain as much experience as I could whilst still being able to earn money in order to help fund my education. By working at Deloitte I was able to achieve both of these goals. ... more

Louise Roberts - Voluntary Expedition - Trekforce

Louise Roberts - Voluntary Expedition - Trekforce Worldwide

A combination of wages from my full time job at my local council and various fundraising efforts. People donated huge amounts of unwanted items that I sold on eBay or at car boot sales each Sunday. ... more

Matthew Van Rooyen - Mechanical Engineering Gradua

Matthew Van Rooyen - Mechanical Engineering - Transport for London

You have to be flexible in the way you manage your time. There are many layers of work here, some more time sensitive than others, so you can be working on a deadline for one project when something more important comes up that needs to be done immediately. ... more

Elena Giorgiu - Graduate Transport Planner

Elena Giorgiu - Graduate Transport Planner

I’m on a scheme that consists of four, six-month placements in different business areas. I am currently based in Policy and Strategy where we formulate policies and proposals for the future of transport in London. ... more

David Castle - Transport Team Manager

David Castle - Transport Team Manager - Sainsburys

When I went to university I didn’t really know what I wanted to do afterwards. I had enjoyed Psychology at college so thought that I would do this as a degree and then look at my options later. ... more

James Behrens - Country Director

James Behrens - Country Director - Gazeley India Private Ltd.

I am setting up a warehouse development business in India. The business will support our parent company, Wal-Mart, as well as other existing multi national customers operating in India and Indian logistics companies. ... more

Emma Thomson - Editorial Project Manager

Emma Thomson - Editorial Project Manager - Bradt Travel Guides

I work as an editorial project manager for Bradt Travel Guides. My role involves briefing and guiding authors through the editorial process ? from the moment they submit the raw manuscript to the published book. ... more

Laura Esslemont - English Literature

Laura Esslemont - English Literature - Hodder & Stoughton

I work at Hodder & Stoughton as a production controller. I am responsible for the H&S backlist ? all the reprints, special sales and also a handful of new titles as well. ... more

Lesley Brown - Sales & Marketing Executive

Lesley Brown - Sales & Marketing Executive - Allison & Busby

Sales & marketing executive at Allison & Busby (www. allisonandbusby.com). I look after a number of accounts at A&B, including wholesalers, some high street retailers and, left-field, suppliers to ferries and cruise liners. So that involves making sure they have relevant information on our titles and seeing what deals or offers we can work out. ... more

Alex Cutler - Gap Year - BP

Alex Cutler - Gap Year - BP

There were several reasons really: to get experience in a job relevant to my degree, and I really wanted to apply what I was learning to a real world situation, having not had an engineering job before. ... more

Will Stroud - Gap Year - Deloitte

Will Stroud - Gap Year - Deloitte

My motivation for taking a gap year was to gain as much experience as I could whilst still being able to earn money in order to help fund my education. By working at Deloitte I was able to achieve both of these goals. ... more

Louise Roberts - Voluntary Expedition - Trekforce

Louise Roberts - Voluntary Expedition - Trekforce Worldwide

A combination of wages from my full time job at my local council and various fundraising efforts. People donated huge amounts of unwanted items that I sold on eBay or at car boot sales each Sunday. ... more

Matthew Van Rooyen - Mechanical Engineering Gradua

Matthew Van Rooyen - Mechanical Engineering - Transport for London

You have to be flexible in the way you manage your time. There are many layers of work here, some more time sensitive than others, so you can be working on a deadline for one project when something more important comes up that needs to be done immediately. ... more

Elena Giorgiu - Graduate Transport Planner

Elena Giorgiu - Graduate Transport Planner

I’m on a scheme that consists of four, six-month placements in different business areas. I am currently based in Policy and Strategy where we formulate policies and proposals for the future of transport in London. ... more

David Castle - Transport Team Manager

David Castle - Transport Team Manager - Sainsburys

When I went to university I didn’t really know what I wanted to do afterwards. I had enjoyed Psychology at college so thought that I would do this as a degree and then look at my options later. ... more

Hena-Yearley

Hena Yearley - Ernst & Young - Summer Internship Programme

Hena Yearley discusses her experiences of the Ernst & Young Summer Internship Programme ... more

James-Slaughter

James Slaughter - Postgraduate Study

The MBA gives students detailed insight into critical business issues, from finance to marketing to leadership. Additionally I could see the advantage of learning new skills and developing more advanced tools to help progress my career. ... more

Chris-Fryer

Chris Fryer - Primary School Teacher

I’ve wanted to work with children since I was a child: I’ve previously worked as a youth worker and as a teaching assistant. I originally got a place on the secondary PGCE but I decided not to start that course because I knew I’d prefer the variety in primary teaching ... more

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Elisa Pogliano - Procter and Gamble - Consumer Business Development Account Manager

I am employed by Proctor and Gamble, based in southwest London. It is a leading FMCG company, which produces, markets and sells numerous household products. Brands include Ariel, Bold, Daz, Flash, Fairy, Herbal Essences and Pantene. And that's just some of them - it's a very long list! My job basically involves getting in touch with customers, who are retailers and wholesalers. Their business is to sell our products; it is in our interests to support their business, so we can also grow our business. We maintain relationships with customers and keep them informed of any developments. ... more

Afzal-Ahmed

Afzal Ahmed - Freelance Team Manager - Leaving Care Team

Not one day is the same; you are working with human behaviour, which is unpredictable and that is the best part of the job. I have an important role to play in helping young people become good citizens. ... more

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Myrto Gouti - Aviation Finance - Norton Rose

When you're still at university there are opportunities to do lots of summer placements. I did one placement at a bank and another at a law firm. I decided that the law suited me - it was an informed decision. I think it's good to do placements as it means you can find out if you're doing the right thing. ... more



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