GradLink has an extensive network of international graduates, including graduates from China, who have studied at universities in the UK and are now in graduate employment. This section includes a number of unique case study examples of these. Graduates speak about how their UK education has helped them to get into their work, and what strategies they have used for reaching employers and showing they are the right candidate. We are very grateful for their invaluable input.
"Although my degree was not accounting, I have done accounting and finance subjects as my open units."
"Solid professional skills and good interpersonal communication abilities is the key to success."
Be clear what you would like to do, applying the jobs that you believe can be a path to your future career target.
"Try to gain an internship and relevant experience during your studies."
"Start finding your job as early as possible as there are very few chances if you leave it until after your graduation."
"Language proficiency, and having a science and business background, helped me get this job."
"Fluent English will help you get more opportunities for promotion."
"If you want to work in an accounting firm, there is much more you need to know than calculation and working out the balance sheet."
"Have passion and the patience to communicate with people."
"Communication skills are important. Fluent English helped me to stand out from all the interviewees."
"Group work is the most useful practice a student can undertake to improve their communication and coordination skills"
"Get internship experience and take part in extra-curricular activities, both of which really help to develop your soft skills."