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Graduate Success Stories
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- Aisha Pothan - MA Human Resource Management
Human Resource Management masters student Aisha Pothan, originally from India came to Leeds Beckett to study a professional Chartered Institute of Personnel & Development (CIPD) course and an MA. Aisha was keen to exploit all of the work placement opportunities on offer at Leeds Beckett, and quickly used a shadow placement module in her course to gain experience with Leeds Building Society’s Learning & Development team.
It wasn't long before Aisha's hard work, enthusiasm and commitment paid off; after just four weeks of a shadow placement, she applied for and was successful in gaining a full-time position.
Offering advice to current and future students hoping to get on the employment ladder, Aisha said: "Most students live in the moment and I love that. But what worked for me was imagining life 15 days after I have submitted all my assignments. My advice is to prioritise in a way that gives you time to work towards the job you are looking for, alongside your education. Volunteer, join charity groups, do project work – the key is to get in the market, build relationships and networks. It worked for me."
Find out more about boosting your career prospects with a work placement at Leeds Beckett.
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Euan, originally from Edinburgh, joined our University back in 2004 to study the Postgraduate Diploma in Law and decided to stay beyond that year to expand his studies and take the Postgraduate Diploma Legal Course.
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Matt was initially attracted to the University, to study his undergraduate degree, because of its outstanding reputation for sport and its desire to stand out and be the best.
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