Her degree is in biomedical science and ultimately, she wants to become a Biomedical Scientist, but she has to complete an Institute of Biomedical Science Certificate of Competence in order to apply for Health and Care Professions Council registration as a Biomedical Scientist. Her degree counts as her academic training but she also has to complete the IBMS Registration Training Portfolio in a laboratory which holds IBMS pre-registration training approval before she can become registered.
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| Eleanor (on the left) in the lab during her first year at uni. |
The job she applied for is a Medical Laboratory Assistant in a haematology lab in Leeds and she will be able to complete her portfolio whilst working.
It's all happened so quickly. She hadn't seen a job advertised, she just sent some letters off on spec. Some hospitals answered saying that there were no positions vacant, some gave her some advice about where to look and this one called her on the Wednesday, telling her that they had this position vacant and asking her if she'd like to attend an interview the following day. Eleanor had to tell them that she would be unable to attend as it was her graduation so they invited her in on Friday instead. From receiving the phone call asking her to attend an interview to getting the job offer was just five days.
She hasn't got a start date as yet, she has to be DBS checked first, which shows details of any convictions or cautions held on police records. I believe that can take a few weeks.
We're all thrilled that she's managed to secure a job so quickly, it's so hard for young people today to find suitable work, especially something they really want to do and in an area which is convenient. Daniel didn't start work for about four or five months after he finished university, and even then he had to move south to obtain a suitable position.
Perhaps the Bank of Mum and Dad can finally close down, though I suppose that's just wishful thinking!
Wonderful news, as you say, it's hard to get any job, but to secure the role she wanted is brilliant. As for the bank of mum and dad, start saving for new houses, weddings and grand children, because you will always want to help them.
ReplyDeleteWe're really pleased for her. Oh, I can imagine, I don't think we'll ever stop shelling out for either one thing or another.
DeleteHow exciting. How long will it take for her to complete the portfolio element?
ReplyDeleteWe're not exactly sure, I think she'll find out more once she starts working.
DeleteThat's such fantastic news. A relief for mum and dad as well.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Eleanor! X
Thank you. It's a big relief, I didn't think she'd get anything so soon. It shows that it pays to be proactive instead of just waiting for jobs to be advertised.
DeleteHow brilliant. Well done Eleanor, hope she loves the new job
ReplyDeleteThank you. I hope she likes it, she's studied hard for it.
DeleteHuge congratulations to Eleanor - absolutely wonderful! All credit to her for the speculative applications - sure paid off :)
ReplyDelete(My daughter graduated a week before Eleanor and has decided she's not ready to tackle the big bad world of working - she's going back for another year to do a Masters! :D)
Thank you. Many congratulations to your daughter too, I hope her Masters goes well.
DeleteThat's great, congratulations Eleanor :-)
ReplyDeleteall my girls were lucky enough to get positions straight out of uni too, it's brilliant when they can do that. I wish her every success x
Thank you. It's such a relief when their studying pays off and they manage to get a job straight away, we're really pleased.
DeleteWell done Eleanor.The bank of mum and dad never stops!!!Helpng to buy a house,weddings,grandchildren etc but all exciting times to look forward to.We started out as two and are now eleven
ReplyDeleteThank you. We seem to keep closing one chapter and starting another, still plenty to look forward to.
DeleteWOW!! That is fantastic news! It's wonderful she got a job so quickly and I imagine she must be so excited. The Bank of Mum and Dad is one that will never close LOL Best, Jane x
ReplyDeleteThank you. I can't believe how quickly it's all happened but she's very excited about starting now.
DeleteFantastic news! I've been following Eleanor's journey with interest, being a fellow scientist and all. I have chosen an academic career but have sometimes wondered if the clinical route would have been more suitable for me. Wishing Eleanor the best of luck for her new job!
ReplyDeleteThank you. Eleanor's got a job in haematology but she's hoping she'll be able to move to microbiology eventually. She's just pleased to have a suitable job at the moment.
DeleteWell done Eleanor. Your last sentence made me smile. xx
ReplyDeleteThank you. I'm sure the Bank of Mum and Dad will still be needed even though she's earning her own wage.
DeleteWonderful news! How lovely that it has happened so soon after graduation :)
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I can't believe how quickly it's all happened, I remember Daniel's interview stages taking weeks and weeks so it was quite a surprise that she got the offer so quickly.
DeleteThat's great news! All good wishes for everything that lies ahead.
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Thank you. It's all very exciting at the moment, we're hoping that she doesn't have to wait too long for a start date.
DeleteWell done to Eleanor for being pro-active in her job search - and for getting the job. As for the bank of mum and dad - I hate to tell you, that never stops!! *eyeroll*
ReplyDeleteThank you. I wasn't expecting anything to come of the letters she sent but it shows that it does work sometimes. I'm sure the Bank of Mum and Dad will remain open indefinitely.
DeleteWow, how brilliant, sounds like a great job for her. Hmm wishful thinking on the bank of Mum and Dad! xcx
ReplyDeleteI'm sure this job will be a great start and it sounds as though she'll be able to progress further with her career whilst working there.
DeleteWishful thinking on the end of the bank of Mum and Dad I am afraid. I am thrilled for Eleanor, please pass on my congratulations. All her hard work rewarded, she deserves to do so well.
ReplyDeleteThank you. Yes, she's worked very hard to get to where she has so I'm so pleased she's managed it.
DeleteWhat a whirlwind week! I'm so glad that Eleanor was able to get a job quickly - it can be such a stressful time, not only finding suitable positions, but all the interviews & possible rejections that go with that.
ReplyDeleteIt was a bit of a whirlwind what with the graduation, the interview and then the job offer. I think it's really tough for young people these days, they study hard and then find it hard to get suitable work. We're so grateful that Eleanor isn't having to go through endless interviews.
DeleteThank you. I was expecting a wait before Eleanor got a job after Daniel's experience. She's been doing some bar work since she finished uni but we're so pleased that she's managed to get a job that she wants to quickly.
ReplyDeleteHooray for this!
ReplyDeleteAnd of course, The Mom And Dad Bank can shut down! Why not? They are working, and on their own. Why not????
I have a sneaky feeling that she'll need a bit of help in the future, they all do nowadays.
DeleteThat's excellent news! It's good to hear that Eleanor has got a job that will help her progress in her chosen scientific career. Our granddaughter will be in her third year at university in September and so far she's worked so hard to pass her assignments and exams as well as doing jobs in between studies to help with finances. Her boyfriend, who she's known since high school days, has just graduated. The graduation ceremony was enjoyable, but now the applying for jobs in the engineering field begins and it's not easy. Once again, well done Eleanor!
ReplyDeleteThank you. I'm really pleased that she'll be able to build on what she's already learnt at university in this job and progress in her career. Time passes by so quickly, that last year will whizz by for your granddaughter and then she'll be job hunting too.
DeleteThat is fantastic news - very good luck for her new role x
ReplyDeleteThank you. She's so excited to get started now.
DeleteSuch lovely news to read, a young person finding employment so quickly, well one Eleanor. All the hard work of the last few years has paid off.
ReplyDeleteGood luck in the new job!
Thank you. It's definitely been worth the hard work for her, she's thrilled that she's managed to find a job so quickly.
DeleteCongratulations Eleanor! My son will finish his degree at the end of the year - has been totally self funded by him, so he will come out debt free! He has worked 40 hour weeks sometimes with uni on top and earns more than me teaching at 30 years younger..... Lots don't even bother going to lectures (It/commerce/business) - they binge uni in 2-3 days a week watching the lectures on line!
ReplyDeleteThank you. Well done to your son for working so hard, it will be make a huge difference to him coming out without any debt. Eleanor worked part time in the student union bar whilst she was at uni, she wouldn't have had time for anything full time as science degrees mean lots of hours in labs etc. I remember Daniel having thirty plus hours scheduled in uni per week at a particular time whilst some of his flatmates had just five or six. I think it's a shame though that students miss lectures and catch up on line, they're missing the essential element of student life and after all, you only get out what you put in.
DeleteI think she took a lot of initiative and it paid off!!! Congrats. They aren't easy to launch and sometimes the boomerang back, but we love them !!
ReplyDeleteThank you. I'm so pleased she sent those letters off, she hadn't seen this particular job advertised anywhere so she could quite easily have missed out.
DeleteCongratulations to Eleanor and best wishes in her new job!
ReplyDeleteThank you. She's just waiting for her start date now.
DeleteGoodness, that's amazing! Fantastic for Eleanor that she can get started straight away after a relaxing holiday as she knows she's all sorted.
ReplyDeleteIt is, she's thrilled to bits that she's found something so quickly. Lots more hard work now to drive her career in the direction she wants it to go.
DeleteAbsolutely fabulous news. I am just so pleased for Eleanor, she must be over the moon. Exciting times ahead, I wish her well.
ReplyDeleteI have a feeling you are all going to have a great weekend :)
All the best Jan
Thank you. It's a brilliant feeling to know she's already settled in a job without having to go through loads of applications and interviews, and it's a job she really wants too. She's a lucky girl.
Deletewow, great work Eleanor. good luck with the new job !
ReplyDeleteThank you. She's looking forward to getting her start date.
DeleteWhat fantastic news, I wish Eleanor well. You must be bursting with pride.xxx
ReplyDeleteI'm so proud of her, she's worked so hard and now it's paying off.
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