Name of Student: Beau Garry
Degree Subject: BSc Geography
Type of Internship: Graduate Business Partnerships (GBPs)
Company Name: University of Exeter- International Student Recruitment
Job Title: International Support Officer
What were your key duties and responsibilities during your internship?
-Support academic staff in their engagement with UK international feeder schools.
-Represent the University through attendance at education fairs, University open days and visits to feeder organisations.
-Collaborate with colleagues in other departments
What outputs and outcomes did you deliver for your employer?
I’ve added to the engagement and recruitment of the UK International market in the international Student Recruitment Team. I’ve also been the lead on International Foundation programmes and have been the person which has dealt with all the incoming referrals from the admissions team.
What was your biggest achievement on your internship?
My biggest achievement during my internship was attending a postgraduate fair in Frankfurt and speaking to a student who was interested in studying at the University of Exeter. I spoke about the various different courses which we had on offer and assisted the student during her application via e-mail. As a result the student has successfully been made an offer by the University and will starting her course in September. This student emailed to thank me for all my help. This is just one of example of the many students I have helped at recruitment events and post recruitment events.
Skills Learnt:
- Ability to Work Under Pressure
- Organisation
- Decision Making
- Researching
- Time and Work Load Management
Attributes Developed:
- Initiative
- Perseverance
- Professionalism
- Confidence
- Motivation
Your message to other students considering a similar job role, organisation or sector?
“Very worthwhile indeed. I had some valuable work experience and gained an understanding of some of the research being undertaken at the University of Exeter and the confidence to get more involved. “