Alex Ellwood graduated from The University of Kent in 2021 with a BSC in Financial Mathematics and has secured a role as a Data Entry Clerk.
Alex was connected to the SafetyNet+ Scheme by the Careers and Employability Service.
Original Status: Alex sought coaching support to help him build confidence and motivation to apply for graduate level jobs.
Support Provided: Alex’s coach provided a detailed CV review, assisted with sourcing suitable roles, and provided interview coaching, particularly around structuring answers with the STAR technique.
What Alex Found Most Valuable: “The encouragement to actually start applying and thinking about my experience in STAR form for future interviews”
How did the Support Help Alex with Confidence: “I’m more likely to apply for jobs that I didn’t think I’d get because I am able to present myself better and understand what they are looking for as well as using key words better”
What Alex said about the Support: “I’m glad to have had the extra support and feel more valued by my University. I learnt a lot and have changed my attitude to the job search significantly.