Start Strong, Stay Strong: Realising Your Potential

• What resources are open to you at university and beyond
• How broad your career options can really be
• How to get your first job in the industry and how to overcome common obstacles
• The importance of building a network and where to start

Our speakers:

Speaker: Roneish Myers

Roneish graduated in 2014 with a first-class degree in Accounting and Finance. Since graduating, Roneish built up her portfolio of experience and has since set up her own business, MoneyHeave, a financial coaching service where her company delivers workshops and coaching on financial freedom.

While studying for her degree, Roneish took advantage of the CV builder (Employability and Careers Service) and was awarded a bursary during her study.

Speaker: Rochelle Tomlinson

Rochelle graduated in 2008 with a degree in Childhood Studies. Currently Rochelle works as a Family Support Worker for the Sickle Cell and Thalassemia Support Project. Utilising over 15 years of experience working with children, Rochelle supports parents and families through their children’s diagnoses.

While studying for her degree, Rochelle took advantage of various working opportunities across the University. By working as a student ambassador, in the accommodation office and as a resident advisor she was able to gain a wealth of experience and build her professional network.

Speaker: Shabina Begum

Shabina graduated in 2008 with a degree in Law. Shabina is a Family Law Consultant for Dawson Cornwell, and a part-time lecturer at the University of Greenwich. Shabina is a UN recognised authority on child, early and forced marriage, and was featured in in Management Today's "35 Women Under 35, 2020 " List of Britain's Brightest Young Business Leaders.

While studying for her degree, Shabina was encouraged to think outside the box and take practical steps to enhance her career and skills.

Join the session 

This will be an ONLINE session hosted on MS Teams. You can book your place below.

If you are a current student, you will receive 10 Greenwich Employability Passport Points for attending this event. Find out more by clicking the link here.