Sina Tesfu graduated from The University of Kent in 2021 and secured a role as a Legal Assistant with Hodge and Jones LLP.
Sina was connected with the SafetyNet+ Scheme by the Careers and Employability Service.
Original Status: Sina sought coaching support to help her secure her dream graduate job in the legal sector.
Support Provided: Sina’s coach provided a detailed CV review, assisted with sourcing suitable roles, and reviewed her LinkedIn profile so that it was in line with her career aspirations. She also provided specialised guidance on different routes into the legal sector and carried out a mock interview to build Sina’s confidence.
What Sina Found Most Valuable: “The interview prep and advice on how I could reach my career goals were invaluable. Jane also helped me network and put me in touch with a paralegal who gave me amazing advice. Through the paralegal, I was able to connect with a law firm and they invited me for an informal chat, they said that they would consider me for any opportunities available at their firm.”
How the Support Helped Sina with Confidence: “Jane really helped me with interview prep and what to expect during interviews and what I could improve on, which has made me a little more confident with interviews.”
What Sina Said About the Support: “I am so grateful to Jane, the support I received was incredible!! Jane was very accessible whether it be over the phone, email or Zoom. Anything I needed, Jane was always there to help without delay, even at short notice.”