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Irene’s career transition with Amey Consulting

23rd May 2023 | STEMReturners

Irene joined the STEM Returners Programme with Amey Consulting after wishing to transition into different industry, read below to find out more about Irene’s experience of the STEM returners programme:

TELL US A LITTLE BIT ABOUT YOU (Where you are from, your education and interests)

My background is Mechanical Engineering. I like gardening and learning new things.

WHAT IS YOUR WORKING BACKGROUND? IF YOU LIKE TELL US ABOUT YOUR CAREER BREAK

Before my career break, I was a stress engineer and test engineer in the aerospace industry and the automotive industry respectively, and I have done some technical translation as well.

WHAT BARRIERS HAVE YOU FACED WHEN APPLYING FOR ROLES?

During Covid, I wanted a career that supports net zero initiative, and it was not easy transitioning to a new industry.

WHY DID YOU APPROACH STEM RETURNERS?

I wanted some help to transition into different industry and job role.

HOW DID STEM RETURNERS HELP?

They contacted me with suitable positions, I also applied to the suitable ones from the website. Claire (STEM Returners Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Lead)  put my application in with a note to see if Amey Consulting has any suitable role for me which’s not been advertised on the website.

WHAT WAS THE END RESULT?

I was called to have an interview with Amey Consulting for an assistant engineer role.

HOW HAS THIS CHANGED YOUR CAREER?

I work in a different industry and a different role.

WHAT WOULD YOU SAY ABOUT THE PROGRAMME OVERALL?

They assigned a mentor and buddy for me, and I get a lot of guidance doing my work. I enjoy everyday working for them.

DO YOU HAVE ANY ADVICE FOR RETURNERS LIKE YOURSELF?

Take a break if it gets tough but don’t give in, something suitable may be around the corner.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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