by Hemanshi Galaiya
A
little bit about myself.
A
little bit about myself.
My name is Nishit. I pursued an Meng in Chemical Engineering
with energy and graduated in 2016. While at Sheffield, I had several amazing
experiences such as a research project. Through this I developed soft skills
and academic writing which came in handy not just in my 3rd year
design project but also at work.
Where I am now and how I got there.
Currently, I am a graduate engineer at British Steel. It
wasn’t an easy journey but this was the 5th job I applied to. I had
to go through a preliminary interview, an assessment centre which included
problem solving and a 2nd interview which required a presentation.
Some advice for students applying to jobs…
My best advice would be what I practiced myself. I prepared
for the interviews based on research as well as by going through my CV and
seeking help from the Careers Advice centre and lecturers. I would highly
recommend joining extra-curricular activities and trying to intern in roles
within the industry that you want to join. Volunteering can be useful too.
A typical day in my role.
I am currently part of graduate scheme which allows me to
work in four plant areas over 2 years with each placement for 6 months. It's a
good way to learn more about the site and the processes whilst finding a career
path that is right for you. Currently I am working on preparing reports which
consist of Design intent of equipment at the different gas mixing stations we
have on site along with the control systems that we already have on them. The
gas mixing stations help in distribution of gas produced during coke making and
iron making. Thus gas can then be used as an energy source for different plant
areas.
