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From Mathematics Graduate to Actuarial Consultant at Barnett WaddinghamFrom Mathematics Graduate to Actuarial Consultant at Barnett Waddingham

From Mathematics Graduate to Actuarial Consultant at Barnett Waddingham

Sophie studied Mathematics at the University of Liverpool and graduated in 2015. She is currently working as an Actuarial Consultant at Barnett Waddingham.

Posted on: 30 September 2020

My Virtual Internship at upReachMy Virtual Internship at upReach

My Virtual Internship at upReach

With employers cancelling and reducing their summer internships this year, opportunities for students were few and far between.\n\nTo tackle this growing social mobility crisis, award-winning charity, upReach launched a new range of virtual Internships exclusively for students who don’t have a professional network or prior work experience to fall back on.\n

Posted on: 21 August 2020

A LIFE(399) Outside The LabA LIFE(399) Outside The Lab

A LIFE(399) Outside The Lab

In summer 2019, as Y2 Biochemistry undergraduate, I did an 8-week summer placement as part of the LIFE399 Work Placement module. Traditionally, biochemistry students would find a placement at a lab, but I chose to do my placement at Tai Pawb, a membership organisation that promotes equality and diversity in the housing sector.

Posted on: 19 August 2020

How LinkedIn learning helped me develop my skills after my Placement was cancelled due to COVID-19How LinkedIn learning helped me develop my skills after my Placement was cancelled due to COVID-19

How LinkedIn learning helped me develop my skills after my Placement was cancelled due to COVID-19

After having my summer internship cancelled due to Covid-19, I decided to look for other ways I could develop and learn new skills and after receiving information from the careers team about this platform, I made an account and began learning!

Posted on: 10 August 2020

From Mathematics with Finance Graduate to Graduate Analyst at The Very GroupFrom Mathematics with Finance Graduate to Graduate Analyst at The Very Group

From Mathematics with Finance Graduate to Graduate Analyst at The Very Group

Louise studied Mathematics with Finance from the University of Liverpool and graduated in 2019. She is currently working as a Graduate Analyst at The Very Group.\n

Posted on: 4 August 2020

My experience working at the COVID-19 Assessment Centre My experience working at the COVID-19 Assessment Centre

My experience working at the COVID-19 Assessment Centre

This was as an attempt to try and 'do my bit' for the NHS and take relief from the staff working hard around the hospitals.

Posted on: 16 July 2020

"I've failed over and over and over again in my life and that is why I succeed.""I

"I've failed over and over and over again in my life and that is why I succeed."

\"I've missed more than 9,000 shots in my career. I've lost almost 300 games. 26 times I've been trusted to take the game winning shot and missed. I've failed over and over and over again in my life and that is why I succeed.\" –Michael Jordan, NBA Legendary Basketball MVP

Posted on: 9 July 2020

My voluntary work experience in the area of Law and Social JusticeMy voluntary work experience in the area of Law and Social Justice

My voluntary work experience in the area of Law and Social Justice

I believe that it is important to consider diversity when it comes to employability. The University of Liverpool provides many opportunities when it comes to employability and these opportunities are open to a diverse range of students.

Posted on: 30 June 2020

My internship with Change 100My internship with Change 100

My internship with Change 100

Last summer (2019), I was selected by Leonard Cheshire, to take part in the Change 100 internship programme.

Posted on: 30 June 2020