Angelica L.

Senior Business Development Manager/Senior College Counsellor
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About me

Angelica L.
Women's Studies
Women's Studies
Research Postgraduate
2010
China

My employment

Senior Business Development Manager/Senior College Counsellor
Dipoint Education Group
China
Education
2010
£200000

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A day in the life of a Senior Business Development Manager/Senior College Counsellor in China

How studying in the UK affected my job seeking

How I searched for jobs:
I started to look for jobs two or three months before I had my PhD viva. I used some UK and some Chinese websites to post my resume. It was very difficult to find one in the UK as I was turned down by several UK universities. However, it was quite easy to find one in China.

Challenges in looking for jobs:
I did not see any disadvantages or hindrances from being away from China and spending eight years in the UK, apart from having less time with my family. The experience and qualification gained in the UK helped me a lot in finding a job back in China. The only problem in my finding a suitable job is probably a lack of work experience which can somehow be commensurate with a Ph.D. qualification.

The recruitment process

I was interviewed three times by different department heads and was told by the R&D Department, to which I originally applied, that they did not have enough money to hire me. Then the HRD and CEO interviewed me and asked many general questions. I was not quite sure about what I really wanted to do at the time of interview. So the whole process was casual.
There was also another job opportunity for me which is the PA to Principal of a UK-China joint-ventured university. I was interviewed by the panel first and then by the Principal. It was rather formal and serious.

Where I hope to be in 5 years

I enjoy the current work, developing a strong commitment to helping students in general instead of one-on-one cases.

My advice to students considering work

Start to think about what you really like, and what you want to do in the future. Consult with the Careers office and seek help from professionals. Sometimes alumni and relatives and family can help you most and can give advice on what you do best. You may also start to learn the local job market earlier in order to plan for your own career.

What I do

In my job I explore and maintain national high school relations, and relationships with authorities and the ministry of education. I also explore and maintain relationships with overseas institutions and organizations. I am in charge of school-based college counselling and VIP counselling services.

Skills I use and how I developed them

The degree I got from York did help me in finding a job that is related to education and research. The personal and communication skills I developed through my course helped me to do better and cope well with my current job.



Extracurricular skills:
Part-time work experience helped me to learn how to work with others in a team. Working together with supervisors and colleagues in the Centre really made me think reflectively and work collaboratively. The spirit of helping others and the global perspective put me in a good position, where I was able to think big and do small.

What I like most

I enjoy the fulfilment from working with students and seeing them grow mature.

What I like least



What would I change? I might consider a move up to a management postition.

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