WELCOME TO WYGU’S SPOTLIGHT
In each Spotlight we’ll be featuring an in-depth Q&A with mentors or mentees whose stories, advice and insights can help other WYGU users on their career path.
We’ve been speaking to Karl Harrison, a forensic archaeologist and lecturer at Cranfield University, Mark Anderson, a professional careers adviser, and Mick Parkinson, a mature student and mentor from the Territorial Army. Scroll down to find out more...
Top Tip
Did you know you can ask a question to anyone on WYGU, even if you’re not connected with them yet? Just go to their profile and click on their Q&A tab...
There’s More to Life Than 9 to 5!
Mick Parkinson broke from the monotony of his 9 to 5 lifestyle by getting fit and going back to college to study Sports Science, while even finding time to join the Territorial Army!
For the inside story on life as a mature student and what it’s like being an active member of the TA,
things you only see in the movies, and he’s answering questions about the benefits and challenges of being a CSI as well as giving a practical advice for those of you tempted to follow his career path.
Struggling With Your Career?
With extensive experience in career advising and coaching, Mark Anderson is the guy you should connect with on WYGU. He’s helped countless people discover their passions and work towards
read Mick’s spotlight interview. His blog post’Strategies for finding work’ is also highly recommended!
Get Connected
Have you got something you’d like to ask a professional in your field? Are you interested in finding out the inside story on your prospective career? Then check out the wealth of mentors we’ve got on WYGU. To find a mentor simply browse through the Contacts section and start getting connected!
Get Involved Ever Watched CSI?
Karl Harrison is a senior forensic archaeologistwith more than 9 years’ experience in crime scene investigation, working on over 6,000 crime scenes. He’s doing
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building a career that’s right for them. Check out his thoughts on career advising as a job, or ask him a question on his Q&A section and see how he can help you!
Would you like to be our next featured user or mentor? If you’ve got advice to offer or are involved in a career others might find interesting, then drop a line to our community manager Diana.
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