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1 Sep 2010 09:23:17
One graduate from the University of Bedfordshire has landed on his feet at leading investment bank Morgan Stanley.
Tom Wiggins-Wilson, originally from Yorkshire, studied BA (Hons) Business Management at the Bedford campus. His stay at Bedfordshire included a one-year work placement in the London offices of Morgan Stanley.
The 23 year old said: “I kept in touch with quite a few of the people at Morgan Stanley from my work placement. When this job opportunity came up at the Glasgow office, I applied for it and managed to get it.”
Tom started his permanent position in May as a credit risk operations analyst and has successfully completed his probation period.
He said: “Making and keeping contacts is vital and my work placement was pivotal in getting this job at Morgan Stanley. It’s a similar role to what I did during my work placement.”
The job has seen him move North of the Border and Tom admitted: “I was a little bit homesick at first but I’m getting used to living up here now.”
He enjoyed his time studying at Bedfordshire and said: “The course was very well rounded and gave you a view of a lot of different things. I feel I personally developed a lot during my time there.”
Tom is one of 18 graduates taken on by Morgan Stanley at its Glasgow office this year, a number which is significantly fewer than in previous years due to the harsh economic climate.
Mark Diggle from the University’s Careers and Employment Service said: “For many students it can be as important to gain valuable work experience as it is to excel in your subject of study when it comes to landing the best jobs. Work placements and internships can make all the difference.”
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