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CAREERS, EMPLOYABILITY AND ENTERPRISE SERVICE An interview with Amy Carpenter, Head of Careers, Employability and Enterprise
Careers, Employability and Enterprise Service
Hi Amy, tell us a bit about yourself Hi Kate, I joined the University of Suffolk in August to lead the Careers, Employability and Enterprise team, and the wider strategic goals of ensuring employability and enterprise is embedded throughout the University journey. I worked in retail management and graduate recruitment prior to entering Higher Education in 2015, and even did my degree here at the University, back when it was known as UCS. I’m a fully qualified Careers Practitioner with a PGDip in Career Coaching, and spent the last two years at the University of Essex supporting students plan for their future. Although, thanks to Covid, most of that was spent teaching via Zoom in my spare bedroom! Aside from work, you’ll probably find me at the beach, baking, with my cat or badly attempting some kind of extreme sport (my husband’s currently trying to teach me to skateboard). It’s amazing to be back at Suffolk, and I’m particularly looking forward to working with our fantastic alumni!
Tell us about the new Careers, Employability and Enterprise service We know that people do not stay in one job or organisation for life, and the average graduate remains in their first, graduate job for just 1-2 years. We also know that careers are no
