Ellie Ellicott, Research Communications Executive
Ellie graduated from the Zoology BSc course in 2019 and currently works for the Children's Cancer and Leukaemia Group.
What does your current Job Role entail?
I work at a childhood cancer research charity and am in charge of sharing research with our supporters in an accessible way. I run a blog, webinar series, write articles and press releases, do lay abstracts and plan communications.
How has your degree helped you professionally?
My degree convinced my employers that I had the scientific background needed to do my role - I had previously been working in the fundraising team. Mostly, it's the analytical thinking and writing skills I learnt that are useful. But I was very happy to be able to do a blog post about survival of the fittest in relation to cancer!
What advice would you give to a student embarking on this course?
I would suggest having a solid plan - there are a lot of ecological surveying jobs available that don't pay well, so make sure you have a way to set yourself apart. Then, make sure you take the opportunity to get the skills you need whilst there is easy support available. Also, learn how to stand up for yourself - just because you are young doesn't mean you are worth less.