Anya Matthews
University of York
BSc Physics
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Anya began a placement with the professional services firm PwC in June 2016. She worked as part of the company’s graduate recruitment team.
“Physicists have a good level of communication because you’re dealing with some quite difficult topics… and sometimes you need to break it down for yourself and for your peers…”
Anya graduated from the University of York in June 2018. She has since returned to PwC, where she now works on developing strategies for the company to engage with school pupils.
“There’s no regrets on taking a year in industry placement… it’s great – every day’s different, everything’s new…”