Nicole’s Story – Graduate Developer @ Ministry of Justice 2022
“As someone who studied Spanish but has aspirations to be in the tech industry, I have valued the opportunities the SkillStruct University network provided. From a variety of online workshops about specific areas of computing and job application advice to virtual talks with potential employers, the community has helped me gain confidence in my job search and technical skills.
Finally, as a SkillStruct Ambassador the extracurricular activities I undertook as such as writing blogs, attending online meetings and events has allowed me to enhance my CV whilst networking with other students with a similar passion. Overall, my experience with SkillStruct university has been invaluable to my transition from learning computing as a hobby to my recent job offer in software engineering”.
Bernadett’s Story – Digital Forensic Analyst @ Crowdstrike 2022
“Since I joined the SkillStruct University Network, I have only had positive experiences. I was feeling a bit lost with regards to my career, I felt like I hit a dead spot. What really helped me out of it was knowing that there was a supportive network out there. Finding a job is never easy, there is a lot of rejection, and it can take a long time. However, a talk with SkillStruct helped me see past these rejections and provided insight into what companies are looking for. I was never a big fan of tests and assignments as a part of the recruitment process, I always failed these, but they explained to me how to shift my viewpoint and how to better prepare for them the next time I must take one. I am very happy in my new role at CrowdStrike and having SkillStruct helped me better prepare for the interview, so I am very grateful to be part of such a supportive community.”
Ayo’s Story – Graduate Developer @ Vodafone 2021
“SkillStruct played a key role in the success of securing my grad role. They hosted really engaging workshops, demonstrating how you can be successful in the application process for different jobs. This allowed me to gain valuable skills and commercial awareness in future tech roles. SkillStruct have a strong desire for helping young people, I personally had 1-1 sessions with them, looking at my CV and getting their guidance on interviewing techniques which proved to pay dividends, as I secured a place on Vodafone’s Software Engineering Graduate 2021 Program.”
“SkillStruct helped me to plan for my individual project as part of the final academic year at University. “
“The plethora of opportunities and insight provided by skillstruct have been fantastic. “
“The organization was key in terms of improving my employability skills.”
“SkillStruct has had a huge impact on my career. I’ve learned how to format my CV properly for my industry, interview tips, how to conduct myself in a professional manner.”
“SkillStruct and SkillStruct University network has been ever so helpful and allowed me to explore pathways in my career as a young aspiring software engineer.
“SkillStruct was key in terms of improving my employability skills. In particular, practising mock interviews allowed me to secure a job as a software developer as a recent graduate.”.
“The SkillStruct platform has really aided my career development.”
“SkillStruct’s impact on empowering young people in their career development is huge.”
“SkillStruct’s impact on empowering young people in their career development is huge.”
If you are aged 18-30 you can apply to join here.