Transitioning from University to the Workplace: A Student’s

Perspective

Ashley Sevadjian

Previous MA (Hons) English and Creative Writing Student

2012

2nd year – started meeting with

Careers Advisors to discuss future

aspirations, continued with co-curricular activities from second year

1st year – joined the Gaudie,

Welfare Committee, and

Glee Club

Became Deputy Editor of section in

the Gaudie, became Class Rep

3rd year – joined Education

Committee and began seeing

Careers Advisors for CV and

interview help

Santander Internship

School Convenor for Language and

Literature in Student Council

STAR Award

Career Mentoring

The Aberdeen Internship

Graduation!

Awarded the Seafield Medal for achieving an upper first class honours

2016

1. Aberdeen Internship2. Mentoring3. STAR Award4. Santander Internship

Milestones

Aberdeen Internship

1. Professionalism2. Networking3. Confidence

Aberdeen Internship

Career Mentoring

Mentoring results

1. Gained industry knowledge2. Career planning3. Resilience

STAR (Students Taking Active Roles) Award

Career Transitions

Questions?