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Pursue Maths, Physics (sciences). Do well at articulating yourself through English. Learn to summarise well. Be curious. Pick subjects you enjoy - ignore what other people say. Look at job availability, progression and salaries. Pick subjects that keep your future career options wide, don't try to niche too soon.
About Mags...
Who am I?
"I enjoy working collaboratively and helping people succeed, which is a very Trainer-type personality."
What do I do?
"I set up A Robotic Process Automation academy to reach robotic developers how to build bots and ensure they gain appropriate accreditation levels. I also help in Improving diversity within Applied Sciences including Diversity of Thought. I find it very fulfilling to set up new areas and see people develop and do well. There are progression routes that depend on the individuals ambitions. Across my career I have developed from a trainee analyst through to Senior manager. "
How did I get here?
"My mum inspired me to do what would make me happy. At school my GCSE maths teacher inspired me to do well in maths. At uni I enjoyed coding. My industrial placement was in Decision Science at HSBC and I absolutely loved problem solving through coding."
The life I live
"I love reading, being out in fresh air, theatre and film."
My typical day
"I manage demand for training, ensuring quality training and getting people ready to sit their developer exams. I help in developing individuals with emotional intelligence skills, alongside core analytical skills, arrange Diversity events and actions to encourage more diversity."
My qualifications
"Secondary education (GCSE/O-Levels) Post secondary education (College, A-levels, NVQ3 or equivalent) Psychology, IT, Business Studies & Sociology Undergraduate degree (BSc, BA, etc.) BSc Systems Modelling (2:1) Blue Prism training – this a Robotic Process Automation software "