University: University
of Lincoln
Course: Mcomp
Computer Information Systems (Year 4)
Event attended: IT’s
not just for the boys!
Why did you apply?
I applied to IT’s not just for the boys! after reading about
it via Twitter and honestly thinking that it would not only help me with my
confidence levels and self-esteem; but also how to approach the time when it
comes to applying for graduate jobs. I found the life coach extremely useful and
it made me feel a lot better about being a minority studying IT.
How did you prepare?
After being accepted on to the attendance list for the event
I researched all the companies that were attending and looked at what
opportunities they all had to offer in the specific areas that I was interested
in. Being involved with Microsoft since my second year (Microsoft Student
Partner and Windows 8 Student Ambassador); I was especially interested in their
graduate programs and whether my extra-curricular efforts would be of interest
to them. I made a list of questions for each of the companies and then a list
to ask the recent graduates that were on each of the schemes at each of the
companies. It was great to hear things from a female perspective as well as to
learn that not all of them had an IT or Technology based degree.
I was already going to wear business style dress as all the
sponsors were attending. I submitted a question to the panel and mine was
chosen to be read out. (I asked for advice on how a female in technology can
make her mark in the years to come.)
Do you have any
preparation tips?
1) Research the
companies that are attending!
2) Be armed with
a pen and paper
3) Go with
questions that you aim to get answers to
4) Be interested
in all the opportunities that are available (speak to everyone you can and make
the most of this)
5) Aim to keep a
good posture and facial expression throughout. You will meet lots of
fascinating people who would also love to hear about your experiences and
career goals.
What did you learn?
How to present myself in interviews and that it’s actually a
great thing to be part of a minority! The event did absolute wonders for my
self-esteem and confidence going into the most stressful part of my degree.
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