Careers Advisers
Whatever stage you’re at in your career planning, we can help you take your next steps. Many students arrive at the University aiming for a particular profession, but there are always plenty of options to explore if you change your mind or simply haven’t decided yet. To identify your strengths and preferences, weigh up how different kinds of work might suit you, build your confidence and prepare for effective CVs, applications and interviews, why not book an appointment to see one of our advisers?
Brendan Healy
Brendan began working at the Careers Service in June 2011 having previously operated as Careers Adviser at the University of Southampton. Prior to this he advised students in secondary and further education. Brendan works part-time on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.
Specialisms: Aerospace Eng, Biochemistry, Biomedical Science, Veterinary Science, Chemical Eng, Chemistry, Civil Eng, Environmental Strategy, Computing/IT, Food Science, Mathematics, Mechanical Eng, Medical Eng, Microbiology, Nursing, Midwifery, Operating Department Practice, Paramedic Practice.
Andrew Bennett
Andrew has worked as a University Careers Adviser for nearly 20 years joining the Careers Service at Surrey University in October 2011. Prior to this he worked for the University of Southampton before which he established a new Careers Service at University of Wales Institute, Cardiff. He has also had experience working as a Careers Adviser in schools and colleges in Gloucestershire and has completed a professional qualification in Careers Guidance.
Specialisms: Accounting & Finance, Business & Retail Management, Dance, Economics, Film Studies, International Hospitality & Tourism, Language Studies, MBA and all Management, Music, Sound Recording, Creative Music Technology
Jeanette Holt
Jeanette qualified as a Careers Adviser in 1979 and obtained her first post advising school leavers. Subsequent posts have involved working with Further and Higher Education students before joining the University of Surrey in March 2001.
Specialisms: Criminology & Sociology, Electronic & Computer Eng, Media Eng, English Literature, Intercultural Communications with International Business, Media Studies, Physics, Medical Physics, Political Studies, Psychology, Sociology, Culture & Media, Space Technology & Planets, Theatre Studies & GSA
Ann Henderson
Ann trained as a teacher and taught in a large comprehensive school in Liverpool for 3 years. Following a conversation with the school's Careers Adviser she re-trained and qualified as a Careers Adviser at Manchester Polytechnic, as was, and has been happily employed as one for 34 years. Ann has been working in HE for 15 years, over which time she has happily been employed in 4 institutions in the South of England, before joining the University of Surrey in 2003.