Olubukola Afolabi, MSc Management 2022
26 September 2024
Written by: Olubukola Afolabi
Business Analyst at Barclays Bank
Full Name: Olubukola Afolabi
Graduation Year: 2022
Course Studied: MSc Management
Nationality: Nigeria
Job Title: Business Analyst
Employer/Organisation Name: Barclays Bank
What are you doing now you have graduated from the University of Lincoln?: I currently work for Barclays Bank.
How did your time at the University of Lincoln support your career?: I have been able to go in to the labour market fully prepared and ready to face the challenges and overcome.
What are the best parts of your job?: Supporting customers to be digitally savvy and navigate the world of tech work ease.
If you could give our current students any top tip for after graduation and their careers, what would it be?: If you set your heart to achieve a thing you can do it with your determination. Invest in yourself, it is worth it.
Why did you choose to study in the UK?: I have couple of friends who had studied in the UK and doing very well. Their testimonies motivated me to study in the UK as well.
What inspired you to study at the University of Lincoln (or one of its predecessor institutions)?: I have some friends studying in Lincoln at the time and coming over gave me a soft landing and help me to navigate the whole system easily.
What was your favourite thing about being a student at the University of Lincoln (or one of its predecessor institutions)?: My favourite thing will be the support which were in place for students. The lecturers were great as well.
What would you say to a prospective student thinking of applying to the University of Lincoln?: I will say, you have made a great choice because you will get all the support you need. If you are not sure about anything just ask and I can assure you, you will surely get all the help you need.
Whilst you were at University, or as a recent graduate, did you access the Careers and Employability Service?: I received information about jobs opening, what it entails and how to go about it. I attended seminars and these also help and prepare me for the labour market.
