Sophie Rollason graduated from The University of Kent in 2021 and has secured a role as a Data Examination Technician at Network Rail. <\/p>\n
Sophie was connected with the SafetyNet+ Scheme by the Careers and Employability Service.<\/p>\n
Original Status:<\/span><\/b> Graduated from the University of Kent in 2021 and working in a voluntary role.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Support Provided:<\/span><\/b> Gradcore supported Sophie to develop her CV and LinkedIn profile and then provided interview preparation and practice. When offered a job, Sophie was given help with navigating the process, managing her expectations, and answering any queries about job preparation and onboarding.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n What Sophie Found Most Valuable:<\/span><\/b> \u201cMy Gradcore coach Amy was so lovely!\u201d She would always check in with me to make sure I was still staying motivated.\u201d<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n How the Support Helped Sophie with her Confidence:<\/span><\/b> \u201cI had a quick meeting with Amy before my interview. She gave me the final push I needed in order to be successful in the interview.\u201d<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n What Sophie Said About the Support:<\/span><\/b> \u201cAfter I graduated, I found it difficult to get a job straight away. After about 6 months of looking, the university reached out to me with extra support. It was so nice to have someone to talk to about my struggles, and to get further guidance. It also made me feel like my university still cared about us, even post-graduation.\u201d<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"