Every two years, Collegians and friends of St Paul's are invited from a variety of sectors to take part in the Careers Expo, sharing their industry knowledge with senior students

Designed to give students an insight into a wide variety of careers, the Careers Expo is not only a showcase of prospective professions but also highlights the collective talents of our extended St Paul’s community.

Coordinated by St Paul’s Careers Advisor, Paul Wilson, and Academic Secretary Trish Ure, the aim is to include a range of Collegians and parents to present their working history and what it took to get them there.

Three different sessions operate throughout an afternoon and students were required to select a speaker from each session, according to their preference.

“It’s a unique way to run a careers expo as our Collegians are involved in providing students with advice but they can also talk about their overall career journey,” says Paul.

A key aspect of the presentations is that many of the speakers have changed careers during their working life and therefore, they can demonstrate to students that a career can evolve over time.

Paul says the expo aims to show that education is one part of the learning process but other skills such as communication, commitment, attitude and passion are the cornerstones of success.

St Paul’s Deputy Head Girl, Chloe Davis said she really enjoyed the session with Chiefs Marketing Manager, Matt McIvor. “One message, in particular, stood out which was not to burn your bridges but rather to maintain connections with people because you never know when you might need them in the future”, she said.