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.

Physiotherapy services provided to rehabilitate patients with injuries.

Rest homes - working with the elderly, management of my clinic within the A+E department, seeing sports injuries.

I see different things every single day - injuries are always different.

Analysing different injuries and coming up with rehabilitation programmes

I went travelling and changed what I wanted to do with my life so that it was more interactive with people and not stuck behind a desk. I also wanted to help people.

My second degree - BSc Physiotherapy and my analytical skills.

A degree

Worked as a systems administrator for 1 year for Bedfordshire Police before becoming an intelligence analyst for 2 years. I took my PRINCE exams for Project management but left to go traveling instead as didn't want to get tied into a boring desk job.

Traveling throughout SE Asia, Australia and NZ for approx 8 months

BSc Physiotherapy from Auckland University of Technology (4 years).

Worked for one company over 4 clinics throughout central Auckland (Physio Rehab Group) whilst becoming a competitive swimming coach for Parnell Swimming Club and Northern Arena.

Currently contracting as a physiotherapist at the White Cross in Ponsonby, Auckland

Buying into the company I am currently working for. I will probably do a post grad in physiotherapy.

Don't be afraid to change career paths - I am already well into my second career and i am only 30!