Since graduating from Kent in 2021, Angel has been utilising the transferable skills gained from her English and American Literature degree in a variety of administration roles. She is now working is a Civil Servant for the Ministry of Justice, where she is thriving in her mission to help people.
Tell us about your career path since graduation.
It has taken a couple of turns since I graduated. I worked as a play worker in a before and after school program, then started working as an administrator in a domiciliary care company before receiving a promotion to administrative manager. Presently, I am now working as a Civil Servant as a Programmes Facilitator in the Ministry of Justice for His Majesty's Prison and Probation Service.
What does a typical work day look like for you?
On a typical day, I will meet with people on probation for group sessions as part of their rehabilitation programme. I coach them through each session and ensure the safety of the general public.
Can you share a professional highlight from your career so far?
The amazing people I have had the opportunity to meet from children, to palliative adults, to people on probation - the different walks of life they have come from and the stories they’ve shared with me - have always been, and will always remain, a professional highlight.
How did your time at Kent help you achieve your current career?
My time at Kent gave me the confidence and the necessary educational tools to understand and analyse the working environment. English Literature is such a fantastically broad subject with its wonderful nuances that I genuinely was never under the impression that a job was not for me, it is applicable in everything and incredibly helpful when needing to write any type of report!
What advice would you give to our current/prospective students who are looking to get into the same line of work?
Connections help and so does building a strong network, but honestly I think the most important thing to have is resilience. Being able to persevere in order to be part of something so much bigger than yourself is the crux of it all. I spent hours, days, and weeks applying for jobs and now that I'm here I can hand on heart say that it was so incredibly worth it.
Do you have a favourite memory from your time at Kent?
I have a few thousand favourite memories of Kent, but seeing the city from the steps of the library is a particular highlight. Even writing about it now gives me goosebumps!
Is there anything you would do differently if you could repeat your time at Kent?
Be a bit louder and worry less.
Are you still in touch with other Kent alumni or academics?
Yes! I met one of my best friends on my first official day and I remain good friends with many other alumni.
What are your future ambitions?
I want to be a bit louder, worry less, and continue to help as many people as I can in the process.
