Lucas Lane Graduated from The University of Kent in 2022 and has secured a role as a Claims Handler with Aviva
Lucas was connected with the SafetyNet+ Scheme by the Careers and Employability Service.
Original Status: When Lucas joined the coaching support, he was not currently working or studying,
Lucas had submitted applications but only felt somewhat confident on securing his ideal role.
Support Provided: Lucas’ coach supported him with all thing’s CVs, applications and career paths.
Lucas became aware of the different paths he could take once graduating, and how to be best
prepared for industry-specific applications and interview conduct.
What Lucas Found Most Valuable: Lucas found the personalised approach the most valuable aspect
of the support. He acknowledged that speaking with a coach 1:1 was far more valuable than simply
researching online, where navigating a vast space of advice can be overcomplicated.
How the Support Helped Lucas with his Confidence: Lucas said that the support he received made
him feel confident and inspired, which spurred his motivation to explore different roles and
companies.
What Lucas Said About the Support: “The availability of sessions made me feel like I had a good
safety net if I wanted to touch base with a professional before an interview or assessment
day…there was excellent availability of a different, professional perspective on my thoughts
regarding CVs, applications, and career paths. My coach was amazing!”