Hear from our recent graduates about their experiences of the world of work. Career Journeys: working in Sales Recent graduate Alfie Norris shares how he kickstarted his career in Sales and his advice for success. Career Journeys: working in Biotechnology Amritha Kharidehal shares how a placement during her MSc in Biotechnology has impacted her career in the sector. Top Tips: planning your future Graduates working in an array of fields share their top tips for planning your future career. Career Journeys: working in Recruitment From being Head Coach for a swim team to working in recruitment, here Francesca Christophersen shares her career journey after studying Applied Sport Science. Career Journeys: working at a conservation charity Nina Seale works in communications and fundraising at a London-based international wildlife conservation charity. Here she shares what the role entails and tips for working in the sector. Where We Are Now: after studying Human Rights From working to eliminate violence against women in Mexico, representing immigrants in American immigration courts and the precision of legal translation. Here 3 graduates of Human Rights share their stories of life after graduation. Career Journeys: working in data science at a patent analytics firm Chee Yee Lim shares how the skills from a Genetics degree are used working in data science at a patent analytics firm, as well as what the job entails. Career Journeys: working as a freelance Science Writer From interning at the European Southern Observatory to attending the International Space University, Calum Turner shares his career path since graduation and his current work as a freelance Science Writer. Career Journeys: working as a Trainee Patent Attorney After studying Genetics, Catriona Edwards now works as a Trainee Patent Attorney. Here she shares how she uses her scientific skills in her work as well as her advice for working in this sector. Career Journeys: working as a Social Welfare Paralegal From criticising Creon in Sophocles’ Antigone to developing expertise in social securities, housing and public law, here Jeremy Ogilvie-Harris shares his journey from studying Classics to becoming a Social Welfare Paralegal. Career Journeys: working as a Scientist Réka Nagy works as a Scientist working to develop new ways to analyse large genetic datasets. Here she shares her career journey and how communication is key. Career Journeys: working in the Culture and Heritage sector Rebecca Leary works in communications at Edinburgh World Heritage. Here she shares her career journey of working in the culture and heritage sector. Where We Are Now: working in Science Communication From finding new ways of explaining centuries-old concepts to public engagement events and twin research, 3 graduates discuss the working world of Science Communication in India, Canada and the UK. Top Tips: Confidence Graduates working in the fields of Science Communication, Professional Services and Charitable sector share their top tips around confidence in the workplace. Career Journeys: balancing three varied roles From working in the charity sector to managing sustainable development goals and freelance interpretation and translation, here Simen shares his path since graduation and his current work at EPIC Assist Charity Scotland, UN House Scotland and as a freelance Interpreter and Translator. Career Journeys: working in Technological Consulting Rachel Miller studied Physiology and now works at technology consultancy Accenture. Here she shares what led her to this role and her tips for people also interested in working in the sector. Career journeys: becoming a Data Scientist Since graduating in 2017, Michaelino Mervisiano has been working in data science, first at the Usher Institute and now at Google. Here he shares his perspective on pursuing a career in the sector. Career Journey: working as a Biology Teacher After studying Evolutionary Biology, Laura Chandler now works as a Biology Teacher. Here she shares how her studies have impacted her work as well has her tips for those interested in working in teaching. Career Journeys: working in the Third Sector Megan Burt now works in the charity sector having studied Arabic and Persian. Here she shares her journey to working at Children in Scotland and how the skills she gained through her year abroad have impacted her work. Career Journeys: working in Medical Sales Serena Parsons works in Medical Sales at DePuy Synthes. Here she explains her role and gives advice for anyone interested in joining the sector. Career Journeys: working in Investment Management Marek Vosicky works in Investment Management. Here he shares his experiences of modelling investment risks as well as how current affairs impacts his role. Key Skills: for the Workplace 3 graduates working across financial services, technological consulting and law share the skills that they use most in their workplace. Career journeys: working in the Agricultural Science sector Dr Jolinda Pollock is a Research Fellow at The Roslin Institute. Here she shares her perspective on working with animals, the detective work that her job entails and creating opportunities for yourself. Career journeys: working in Publishing Since graduating in 2016, Lauren Grieve has been working in publishing. Here she shares her experiences and tips for students looking for a career in the sector. Where We Are Now: life after graduating from the Institute for Sport, Physical Education and Health Sciences Two graduates from the Institute for Sport, Physical Education and Health Sciences share their career stories and tips for making your CV stand out. This article was published on 2024-10-28
