Absolute Alumni Spotlight – Elliot Howells

Since returning from my internship in Hong Kong, I graduated from Cardiff University with a First Class Honours degree, traveled the East Coast of Australia and am now working as a Technology Consultant based in London.

Having international business experience was tremendously useful in articulating my skills while applying for jobs. Employers were impressed that I had spent time working internationally and were keen to hear about my experience.

For me, the most useful aspect was the experience of working abroad experiencing new cultures and working in a new business environment. I now work in a global organisation and this experience has helped me do what I do now.

The biggest challenge was the humidity! Being in smart dress in that heat was difficult. I dealt with it by drinking lots of water and spending time in air conditioned rooms.

I was surprised at how much responsibility I was given as an intern. I was able to contribute to the company’s overall success by conducting global market analyses, generating documentation for new starters and worked with tools such as Google Analytics to provide marketing recommendations.