Oumou Djawane graduated from The University of Kent in 2021 and has secured a role as an Assistant Accountant at Com Laude.
Oumou was connected with the SafetyNet+ scheme by the Careers and Employability Service.
Original Status: Graduated from the University of Kent in 2021 and looking for work.
Support Provided: Gradcore provided practical support with job searching and CV reviews as well as motivation to keep searching and applying for jobs. Oumou was given interview support with the first and second rounds of interview before securing a role as an Assistant Accountant.
What Oumou Found Most Valuable: “Andy was always ready to help and try to fit me whenever I wanted to discuss a topic with him. He really played a big part of helping me prepare for my interview and tailoring my CV.”
How the Support Helped Oumou with her Confidence: “As an introvert in general I find it hard to communicate my ideas, however Andy was patient and listened very well that boasted my confidence and made me open up and tell him what I wanted.”
What Oumou Said About the Support: “They are providing us with all the support and tools we need to start our professional career. Andy took his time to help me whenever needed.”