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.

My areas of responsibility include security and travel. In those areas I am responsible for policy development, event coordination (e.g. staging the Annual Meeting of the Bank), and acting as a liaison on those issues between my department and the Bank, and between the Bank and outside parties.

Discussing issues relating to security and travel at the Bank, including meetings with people in my department, other departments of the Bank, external partners, suppliers and contractors.

The ability to interact with people at all levels of the Bank, the opportunities to learn about different aspects of how a multilateral development bank operates, working with talented people from all around the world, in both English and Chinese speaking environment.

Operating in a young organisation that has not fully implemented all policies relating to the work of the Bank. Further, it is a challenge to work in a truly multicultural environment.

I believe that cooperation between nations increases understanding between people and therefore lowers the risk of armed confrontation. The AIIB is a very interesting place to witness global diplomacy in action, while working towards tangible and positive outcomes relating to the livelihoods of millions of people in Asia and beyond.

Communication, organisation, attention to detail and problem solving.

I was required to sit and pass a 3 week course in entry clearance skills, with written assessments. We have regular training sessions to keep up-to-date with the latest government policy on immigration, and other things like protecting information.

2005-2008: Officer/Associate, The Bank of New York Mellon, London, UK.
2009-2010: English Teacher, Beijing Sport University / 6 months Chinese study at Tsinghua University, Beijing, China.
2011 - 2013: Entry Clearance Officer/Customer Liaison Officer, British Embassy Beijing, China.
2013-14 MA Public Policy (Conflict Resolution and Mediation), Tel Aviv University, Israel.
2014-16 Self-employed as freelance project manager/communication consultant, Israel.

I would like to develop a career in conflict resolution, with a specific focus on political and social mediation in China and beyond.

Before you finish your degree, think about what you want to do after university and set about making it happen. I wanted to go to Japan to teach English on the JET programme but didn't get past the interview stage, most likely because it is highly competitive and I didn't have teaching qualifications at that time.

Looking back, I should have got a TEFL certificate while I was at university so I was ready to go away after graduating. As it happened, I found a job at a bank in London though a recruitment agency, paid some of my student loan back and enjoyed living with some friends for a couple of years.

I ended up going to Asia to teach English and study anyway but I realised later that you need to plan meticulously if you want to achieve goals like this. To find your first job, especially in these tough times, you need to explore every possible opportunity available to you. Don't be afraid to contact people directly, via websites like Linkedin, and if you are really adventurous and don't mind travelling to find a job, there is a big, wide world out there. Get looking as soon as possible, make some decisions and something will come.

Good luck!