Even though many of our graduates will have progressed in their careers since completing a case study, they are still of interest to students who wish to gain an understanding of the world of work.

I go out in the community doing outreach, write our newsletter, have meeting with other organisations, run forums and other events, and clean the office!

I might spend some time in the office replying to emails or sending updates to our mailing list. Then I might go and do a visit with group or service users or attend and event.

It takes time and patience but when you have helped someone in recovery.

The pay, the management.

It was a job.

Interpersonal, creative skills, writing.

I went on to do a Masters and became a research assistant for a short period (amongst a couple of other jobs to pay the bills).

I would love to get back into research but it is very competitive. I would hope to do a PhD in the future or go into writing.

It is rewarding, you need to be willing to really listen to people around you.

Benjamin  BA History (2007)
Head of Financial Operations  (Charity, community and development work)

Accepts questions from students about their career