Transitioning from University to the Workplace: A Student’s Perspective Ashley Sevadjian Previous MA (Hons) English and Creative Writing Student
1 st year – joined the Gaudie, Became Deputy Welfare Editor of section in Committee, and the Gaudie, The Aberdeen Santander Glee Club became Class Rep Internship Internship 2016 2012 2 nd year – started 3 rd year – joined School Convenor Graduation! meeting with Education for Language and Careers Advisors Committee and Literature in Awarded the to discuss future began seeing Student Council Seafield Medal for aspirations, Careers Advisors achieving an upper continued with co- for CV and STAR Award first class honours curricular activities interview help from second year Career Mentoring
Milestones 1. Aberdeen Internship 2. Mentoring 3. STAR Award 4. Santander Internship
Aberdeen Internship
Aberdeen Internship 1. Professionalism 2. Networking 3. Confidence
Career Mentoring
Mentoring results 1. Gained industry knowledge 2. Career planning 3. Resilience
STAR (Students Taking Active Roles) Award
Career Transitions
Questions?
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