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Many students underestimate the skills they’re already developing through university life - whether through leadership roles, involvement in student groups, or simply navigating day‑to‑day responsibilities. This supportive alumni panel helps you recognise those experiences and understand how they translate into confidence, employability and future opportunities.
You’ll hear from UCL alumni who were active in student life in different ways - from society committees to representation roles - and who have since built careers across a range of sectors. They’ll share how they learned to articulate their experiences in CVs, applications and interviews, and how involvement at university helped them grow professionally.
Whether you’ve held a leadership role before or you’re curious about getting more involved, this session offers a welcoming space to explore the value of student leadership, discover opportunities across UCL, and build confidence in talking about your strengths.
Skill focus: Confidence, Communication, Self‑Awareness
Meet your speakers: A panel of UCL alumni from varied sectors, sharing honest insights into how their university involvement -from small roles to formal leadership positions - shaped their career journeys.
Jarrod Chan, originally from Singapore, served as an Air Force officer before studying History at UCL, where he was deeply involved in music and student leadership. He began his career in London at firms including EY, Morgan Stanley, and Optiver, gaining experience in consulting and finance. He is now the founder of Pagoda, an education and careers consultancy, where he helps students secure top university placements and competitive roles while developing long-term career skills.
Information on other speakers coming soon!