I LOVE MY JOB!

Nicola Tough, ssistant Surveyor, Wates Constructon Limited

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Where did you go to school? Dartord Grammar School for Girls

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What path did you take to get to your current positon? Non-cognate

degree followed by Wates Management Trainee Scheme

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What subjects did you study? Finance & Business

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How many jobs have you had, and can you name them? 4͖ Finance ssistant, ccounts

ssistant, Financial Recruiter, ssistant Surveyor

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What school subjects link to your career? Maths, IT, Science, English

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typical day in your current role looks like: Placing Subcontracts with Subcontractors,

paying Subcontractors, measuring work items on site

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What skills do you use daily, that you learnt at school? Excel skills, wriƟng emails,

maths (measurements)

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What is the number #1 piece of advice you’ve been given that helped you with your ca-

reer choice? Find something that you enjoy

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Where do you see yourself in 5 years? Progressing my career with Wates

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What is the average salary for this role? nywhere between 25-35k for an ssistant

Surveyor

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If you could have done anything differently on your career journey, what would it be?

Joined ConstrucƟon earlier

Why do you love your job?

Every day is interestng & different