This Student Can: Paulina Minicz

Paulina is a HR Support Officer who graduated from Travel and Tourism Management in 2020. Paulina undertook a placement year during her undergraduate studies, and attended employer events and careers fairs to explore careers, meet with employers and improve chances in the graduate job market. Paulina met her current employer at the Careers Service Careers Fair in her final year of studies.

Filmed August 2021, information correct at time of filming.

 

Paulina discusses how university helped her with her, including the occasions she visited the Careers Service and how she made connections through societies and academics.

 

Paulina tells us about her current role with Kirklees Council and the valuable experiences she's gaining in the job.

 

Paulina explains what has helped in her career journey, such as visiting the Careers Service, seeking feedback during her placement year, and applying hard work and dedication.

 

Paulina looks back at her placement year within the Careers Service where she gained experience connecting students with employers. Paulina met her current employer at a Virtual Careers Fair.

 

Paulina offers advice to students looking for graduate roles: visiting the Careers Service for advice; making connections with potential employers; and keeping an eye out to see what types of roles are available.

 

Paulina Minicz talks us through a typical day in her role where she faces different challenges every day and has a lot to get involved with.

 

Paulina speaks about the satisfaction she gains from her current position and wants to spend some time enjoying it.