ETSS - PostGrad Chat pt.3

Schedule

Wed Feb 04 2026 at 07:00 pm to 08:00 pm

UTC+00:00

Location

Old College, The University of Edinburgh | Edinburgh, SC

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Join Carol Lin, Software Engineer at Lloyds, on Feb 4 at Old College (19:00). Free talk on UK tech careers & job hunting. Don't miss out!
About this Event

Event Overview: Career Success in the UK Tech Industry

Are you curious about how to transition from international study to a successful career in the UK? Join us for an exclusive Career Chat featuring Carol Lin, a Software Engineer at Lloyds Banking Group.

After working as an engineer in the banking sector in Taiwan, Carol moved to the UK to pursue her MSc in Information Systems at the University of Sheffield. She successfully navigated the competitive UK job market and is now building her career at one of the country's leading financial institutions.

In this session, Carol will share her first-hand experience and practical advice on:

  • The UK Job Search: Strategies for securing a role as an international student.
  • Life as a Software Engineer: What the day-to-day work looks like in a major UK firm.
  • Workplace Culture: Key cultural nuances and tips for thriving in a British professional environment.

Whether you are looking for your first role or are interested in the tech industry, this is a unique opportunity to learn from someone who has successfully walked the path.


Event Logistics
  • Date: Wednesday, 4 February 2026
  • Time: 19:00 – 20:00
  • Location: Old College, Teaching Room 05
  • Cost: Free



活動概述:英國科技業職涯成功經驗分享

您是否正在思考如何從國際學生身份轉型,並在英國成功開啟職涯?誠摯邀請您參加本次由 Carol Lin 主講的 職涯座談會 (Career Chat)。Carol 現任 Lloyds Banking Group 軟體工程師,將與大家分享她的實戰經驗。

Carol 曾於台灣銀行業擔任工程師,隨後前往英國雪菲爾大學 (University of Sheffield) 攻讀資訊系統碩士 (MSc Information Systems)。畢業後,她成功克服競爭激烈的就業市場,目前在英國領先的金融機構發展職涯。

在本次座談中,Carol 將分享以下第一手經驗與實用建議:

  • 英國求職攻略: 國際學生尋找工作的策略與心法。
  • 軟體工程師日常: 在英國大型企業工作的實際面貌。
  • 職場文化觀察: 在英國專業環境中脫穎而出需注意的文化細節。

無論您是正在尋找第一份工作,還是對科技產業感興趣,這都是一個向過來人學習的絕佳機會。


活動資訊
  • 日期: 2026年2月4日 (星期三)
  • 時間: 19:00 – 20:00
  • 地點: Old College, Teaching Room 05
  • 費用: 免費入場
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