Graduate Case Studies

Sue

Country :

(SINGAPORE)

University :

University of the West of England

Job Title :

Recruitment Consultant

Company :

Recruit Express

"Keep your options broad , don’t restrict yourself to taking up a job which is based on your background."

Michael

Country :

(CANADA)

University :

University of Oxford

Job Title :

Marketing Consultant

Company :

The Mezzanine Group

As a first priority, look to see if any of your UK Universities alumni live in the Canadian city you′re job hunting in. Next, send messages to people who work at the companies you′re interested in. You may also want to attend trade fairs - the entry fee is well worth it.

Lilly

Country :

(CANADA)

University :

The University of the West of England

Job Title :

Professor

Company :

Humber College

To become a career academic, a writer/researcher and professor, you must be an avid reader -- especially in the field that interests you, but you should also be generally well read.

Alexandra

Country :

(CANADA)

University :

London School of Economics

Job Title :

Stakeholder Communications Executive - London Underground

Company :

Transport for London

I was involved in the Students′ Union throughout my time at university and I think my experiences there really helped me to get this job.

Faeza

Country :

(CANADA)

University :

University of Oxford

Job Title :

Director, Regional Sales & Business Development

Company :

EDge Interactive

Keep an open mind when looking for jobs in Canada. There are many types of businesses - small, start-up, corporate, government, non-profit, etc. - so put yourself out there for various opportunities.

Lily

Country :

(CANADA)

University :

University of Cambridge

Job Title :

Digital Project Manager

Company :

Large Advertising Agency

Look for project managers at companies and ask to have an informational interview. This is a much more effective way of getting your foot in the door than simply sending your resume to HR departments. 

Victor Akunna

Country :

(NIGERIA)

University :

University of Bedfordshire

Job Title :

Training Coordinator

Company :

Hamilton Richards Consulting

The key to a successful job search is networking. Take advantage of social sites such as Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter to connect with industry leaders and recruiters, and to show off your unique skills and experience.

Joseph Opoku

Country :

(GHANA)

University :

The Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen

Job Title :

Operations Manager

Company :

African Support Network (ASN) Holdings

You’ll have proof of your achievements, even if you don’t yet have a job. On those rough days, it’s easy to forget everything you’ve done – and just see a big fat Zero. Looking back over all the work you’ve done will show you how hard you’ve worked. So, you’re still hunting. You’re smarter than you were when you started hunting.

Fred Gituku

Country :

(KENYA)

University :

University Of The West Of England

Job Title :

Chief Human Resources Officer

Company :

Telkom Orange- Kenya

“ the world needs you to make an impact personally and professionally “

Mark Abu

Country :

(GHANA)

University :

School of Oriental and African Studies

Job Title :

Accountant

Company :

Capital Drilling

 Always be a teamplayer, it′s very important for your career development.