Anna, a second year Geography student, took part in the Career Mentor Scheme in 2013 and was assigned a Scientific Consultant for the Met Office. The mentor had a BSc in Geography from the University of Birmingham (2011) and an MSc in Applied Meteorology from the University of Reading (2012). Her role for the Met Office involved working on meteorological consultancy projects across a range of sectors, and she was also a member of Weather Analytics where she was responsible for supplying historical weather data to clients.
Anna said she felt she had achieved all of the objectives she had set for the Career Mentor Scheme, including:
- Developing professional contacts and networking opportunities
- Gaining knowledge of how to get in to the environmental sector
- Improving her CV and getting help with application forms, cover letters and interview techniques
- Gaining professional work experience
We asked Anna a few questions about her experience. Here’s what she said…
What was your highlight of the scheme?
Gaining two days of work experience at the Met Office and having the chance to network with people who work there and build contacts.
What message would you give to a student thinking of applying for the Career Mentor Scheme?
Apply, as it can lead to valuable work experience and the chance to have 1:1 career advice and guidance from a professional.