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Charlotte

"Goldsmiths left me with a determination that I don't think I had beforehand; a determination to succeed and do well in anything I try my hand at."

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Year graduated 2011
Department History
Occupation Assistant Accountant
Country United Kingdom

"After coming to the open day I immediately felt the friendly vibe and relaxed atmosphere Goldsmiths has. It has elements of a campus with the layout but whilst still being in a big city with all the advantages that brings, such as the free museums and talks! The course options at Goldsmiths were a refreshing change from other universities I had looked at – there were vastly varying options and units that were different from the work I had done at school.

Goldsmiths taught me to be very confident and self assured when applying for jobs, which was obviously my main concern after leaving uni. My extra-curricular activities within Goldsmiths meant I was prepared for interviews and ready to hit the ground running when I got my current job.

I'm now working at The Pensions Management Institute, as Office Coordinator and Assistant Accountant. I look after the general management of the office, work with the finance team, and am the head of the Corporate Social Responsibility Committee and the Social Committee. I think I'm personable and confident, and both of these traits were developed at Goldsmiths – not only through the various experiences of running to be on the Student Assembly and a Trustee within the Students' Union, but also through the people I met and the course I took.

Goldsmiths also left me with a determination that I don't think I had beforehand; a determination to succeed and do well in anything I try my hand at which I think has helped immensely in my current job, and contributed towards getting promoted within 5 months – I hope this continues!"

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