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Moving to London is career turning point for Management alumna

Moving to London is career turning point for Management alumna

Published: 14 Mar 2023

Darshna Kathed

Brunel has taught me everything from living independently to dealing with problems alone. The exposure I have gained is irreplaceable and I will always be grateful for the opportunities I got after coming here.

Darshna, Postgraduate, Alumni

Technology Consultant, KPMG LLP

Management MSc - 2022

From India

Previous Institution

Symbiosis University of Applied Sciences - Bachelor of Technology degree

Which country do you currently live in?

UK

Tell us about your educational and/or career journey since you graduated from Brunel?

I finished my course at Brunel in March 2022 and immediately started working for KPMG from April 2022. I am on a graduate program where I will be on a rotational scheme, taking on various roles and exploring different fields. Currently I am based with the Release Management (service delivery) team which involves managing the software development lifecycle and deploying software for client use.

What’s been the highlight of your career journey so far?

The turning point of my career was when I moved to London. I joined Brunel in January 2021 but like everyone, life was stuck due to the pandemic. Finally, in September 2021 I managed to move to London and since then there's no looking back. This place has taught me everything from living independently to dealing with problems alone. The exposure I have gained is irreplaceable and I will always be grateful for the opportunities I got after coming here.

If you could give one piece of advice to current Brunel students, what would that be?

DON'T GIVE UP! I know the student life will be tough for the initial few months but just remember why you started and take one day at a time. Give 100% and believe me, it will all make sense one day!

What would be your top tip or key advice for new graduates as they begin their career journey after leaving Brunel?

Kudos to your journey until now, many more to go! A few tips before you move forward: (1) Don't hesitate in asking questions; everyone has been there and knows how it feels so they will help you as much as they can. (2) Don't stop here and keep on learning. (3) Networking is the key - trust me, it’s not overhyped!