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?