Author: Emily Bradley

How did you decide on what your next steps were after graduation and the industry that you wanted to take your career into? After graduation, I reflected on the broad exposure I had gained across finance, while also considering that I wanted to take some time to reflect on who I am beyond internships and … Continue reading “Four questions with Jonathan Antonio”

Briefly describe your current graduate role and how you are finding it? I’m currently working as a consultant at Mercer, a global leader in human resourcesconsulting, based in the Jakarta office. I had the privilege of starting full-time employmentimmediately after completing my studies, which has been both exciting and rewardinglychallenging. Throughout my studies, I’ve always … Continue reading “Four questions with… Faisa Syahla Sabila”

Current Role: I am currently a Managing Director in Blackstone’s private wealth group and I am responsible for our fundraising activities across 10 countries in EMEA. What is the biggest mistake you have made since graduating and what have you learned from it? One of my biggest mistakes is my lack of patience with what … Continue reading “Four questions with… Hector Moreno”

Job Title: Early Talent Officer Briefly describe your current role. I’m currently working for Teach First in the Programme Talent team as an Early Talent Officer. My role is centred around recruiting students from universities within the West Midlands, to complete the Teach First graduate scheme and taster programmes. It’s a dynamic role, involving recruitment, … Continue reading “Four questions with…Amelia Brookes”

About Me Job Title: Operations Consultant Describe your current role: I currently work as an Operations Consultant for Newton who are a strategic delivery consultancy that works across the public and private sectors to help clients tackle their most complex challenges. So far, I have worked on both strategy and operations projects within military aviation. … Continue reading “Four questions with… Euan Pringle”

About me Job title: Employability & Enterprise Learning Development Consultant Degree: PhD Medieval History (University of Birmingham – I did my undergraduate and maters’ degrees here too!) Having done my undergraduate degree in Medieval & Modern History at Birmingham I spent some time away working in financial services.  I returned to Birmingham to do a … Continue reading “Four questions with… Matt Edwards”

We caught up with 2020 graduate Megan Nicholls to find out what she has been up to since graduating, her biggest mistake, the best piece of advice she’s been given and her top tips to other graduates. Briefly describe your role:  I’m currently working remotely and online as a freelance English tutor. Teaching English as … Continue reading “Four questions with…Megan”

About Me Job title: Employability Adviser (Careers Network) Degree: BA Hons Moving Image Production, MA Film, PGCHPE (Post Graduate Certificate in Higher and Professional Education) Industry experience: After years of teaching A level Film, I returned to my studies and received an MA, before starting my own business. Following this, I gained a teaching qualification … Continue reading “Four questions with…Steve”

Four Questions with Rhi Harrison   During Pride month, we caught up with 2020 graduate Rhi Harrison (BA Classical Literature and Civilisation, 2020) to find out what made them proud and how their degree helped with their career in drag. Harri works during the day at Cadbury World helping with tours help with tours and day … Continue reading “Four Questions with Rhi Harrison”

Name: Lois Boyle Degree Detail: American and Canadian Studies with Year Abroad Job Title: Ambitious Futures Graduate Trainee Briefly describe your role: Ambitious Futures is a graduate management scheme in Higher Education. It is an 18 month consisting of three placements in Professional Services, along with group coaching sessions, one-to-one mentor meetings, and workshops. So … Continue reading “Four questions with….Lois”