Graduate Success Stories UK

Cassie studied at the University of Reading and is an analyst with Chinascope in Shanghai. Below she talks about her career and how she accomplished her goals, and gives you advice on how to be successful in your future.

I am doing a manifest of works at the moment. Basically, I need to collect data on companies and industries and then classify and organise them.

Accounting knowledge. For my job, it requires specific techniques. Accounting knowledge is different from other techniques. It is based on the rules but you get proficient through practice. I have an academic background and undertook a relevant internship - I think this is why I got the job.

Gain as much practical experience as you can. Employers are more willing to recruit experienced people

Gain as much practical experience as you can. Employers are more willing to recruit experienced people, rather than just the people with impressive degrees.