owenlosh96
Accounting Senior at Armstong Watson LLP
Key Details:
| Current industry | Financial & Professional |
|---|---|
| School attended | William Howard School |
| College/training provider attended | Carlisle College, Kaplan, BPP |
| Year completed GCSEs | 2017 |
| Favourite lessons at school | Mathmatics, Business Studies, |
Q&A
— Give a short overview of your career journey after school
William Howard School 2012-2020 (Year 7- Year 13) Carlisle College 2020-2021 Kaplan 2021-2023 BPP 2023-2024
— What do you love about your job?
Meeting business people in the area, helping them to understand their finance and make their lives a little easier by providing them with ongoing support and communication.
— What piece of advice would you give to young people about finding their best next step?
Talk to as many people in as many indistries and pathways as you can. Don't close doors on apprenticeships because you want to go to university or vice versa. Keep your options open as you may be surprised with the opportunities available.
— What three essential skills do you think have helped you to be successful in your job?
Listening, Speaking, Teamwork.
— What advice would you give to someone considering working in your industry?
Speak to people in the industry, enquire about opportunites, research businesses in the area and qualifications relevent to the role you are interested in.
— What is the best piece of advice you have been given that has helped you on your career journey?
Use your unique skillset and apply them to your role as effectively as you can. Everyone has different strengths and weaknesses, whatever you excel at can be a valuable asset in your work.