Meet the Peer Career Support Team
Ailish, Business & Management
Career tip: Make yourself stand out! Sometimes a skill or experience you think is obscure or irrelevant is the one that stands out the most on your application.
Bartosz, Computing Science
Career tip: Whatever career path you choose, you can always change your course, position or even field. All experience brings transferable skills, so don’t be afraid to experiment and explore.
Benita, Mechanical Engineering
Career tip: Start side projects that excite you—even small ones! They show initiative, creativity and problem-solving skills and make great talking points in applications or interviews.
Christabel, Common Law
Career tip: When you are looking into your career options, consider looking into people who're already in your desired position! The UofG Linkedin alumni search tool is a great starting point!
Elena, Human Biology & Nutrition
Career tip: "Whits fur ye’ll no go by ye." ("What's for you won't go by you.") Keep trying and never give up in your job applications. Rejection is just redirecting you into the right career path for you!
Evie, Common Law
Career tip: I was once told: "If you work hard, you'll never work a day in your life." It's so important to find something you truly enjoy doing and not to rush into anything!
Kseniia, Psychology
Career tip: Map out the skills you want to grow and seek opportunities—internships, part-time roles, volunteering, society memberships, etc—that'll help you build them.
Laura, History
Career tip: Confidence—fake it 'til you make it!
Oscar, Ancient History/Celtic Studies
Career tip: Your degree programme doesn't define you! Your career won't be linear or even necessarily relate to your academic experience. Enthusiastic professionalism and transferrable skills are more important.
Polina, Molecular & Cellular Biology (with Biotechnology)
Career tip: Start exploring different career paths early. This can be even done through simple volunteering, society work or any side projects. The earlier you try, the easier it’ll be to find your dream career!
Rebecca, Business & Management
Career tip: Volunteer, join extracurriculars and say yes to random opportunities. Not only will you have fun and make so many memories, but these will show employers your passion, enthusiasm and soft skills!
Reya, Biochemistry
Career tip: Put yourself out there, even if you’re unsure. It’s how you learn, grow and discover what you’re capable of. You don’t have to feel ready to start.
Sndos, Business & Management/Psychology
Career tip: Start with asking for help and reflection. Know your strengths, past experiences and future goals. It's the first step to filtering out the right opportunities for you.
Tamim, Electronics & Electrical Engineering
Career tip: Speaking using the STAR method helps boost your confidence, represent your achievements clearly and showcase your strengths. The more you practise, the more natural and powerful it feels.
Verity, Biomedical Sciences
Career tip: Speculative applications to your professors can be especially helpful to those in STEM degrees looking for internships.
Yasmin, Environmental Futures: Sustainable Systems
Career tip: One hundred students may have the same qualifications as you, so remember to let your interests and motivations shine in your CV. The personal statement is very underrated and important for selling yourself!
Yousuf, Neuroscience
Career tip: Your professors aren't just subject experts—they're industry connections. Office hours aren't just for assignment help, they're for career insights too!