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Career advice from Old Girls
Our global community of over 6,000 Old Girls continue to connect with one another and the School. Our aim is to strengthen those connections - to recognise the wealth of life experience and expertise of our Old Girls; to share knowledge and ideas to achieve more, faster, and together - and to set the agenda on what the future for women in work can look like.
Our higher education and careers support page offers you the chance to connect with other Old Girls for advice on everything from university choices, to finding your way as a fresher right through to career and professional guidance and mentoring opportunities.
Tap into the expertise of our community who are happy to help support, advise and make a difference to your future.
Use these search boxes to find Old Girls from our volunteering pool. Once you find an Old Girl who matches your search, you can send them a message and connect. Exchanges can be as simple as sending messages through the network or can develop into a more long term mentoring relationship.
If you can't find an exact match, try changing your search criteria, or browse the featured volunteers below.
Volunteer to advise current students or alumnae
Register you interest to offer current students and Old Girls higher education and careers advice below. Simply select one or more of our volunteering roles and complete your profile with as much information as possible about your education and career experiences so that we can make meaningful connections.
You can update your profile by clicking on the circular icon at the top right of the screen.
Thank you for your support!
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Initiate contact with your mentor
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Take responsibility for personal development
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Be punctual and respectful with your mentor
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Maintain a professional relationship
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Be prepared to be challenged
Our Old Girl network is able to offer career support and advice to recent leavers and fellow Old Girls as they embark on their career journey. Here are just some of the ways you could benefit:
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Higher Education Advice
Benefit from advice on higher education choices, next steps after Sixth Form, or finding a 'St Helen's buddy' at your university.
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Benefit from a mentoring relationship with an Old Girl who has experience in your chosen career field.
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Work experience or internship opportunities
Old Girls may be able to offer work experience placements or internship opportunities.
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CV and interview advice
Get help tailoring your CV or writing an application. Gain confidence about interview skills.
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Setting up and running a business
Get advice and support about setting up or running a business.
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General careers advice and support
Get advice and help from Old Girls on a range of issues. Anything from taking a career break, to re-joining the world of work after a break. Perhaps you need advice on a workplace issue, or are looking for industry specific guidance. Our Old Girls can help.
