CLS SIX Interviews

How did CLS get you ready for the world of work? I started at CLS in 2006, leaving in 2013. CLS provided me with a unique schooling experience in the heart of London, which meant the transition to working life was an easy one to make. From the simple things…

How did CLS get you ready for the world of work? The thing that sticks out for me about my education at CLS is that I was given the opportunity and confidence to stretch myself without it feeling like an overly pushy environment. Two contrasting examples of this were being able to…

How did CLS get you ready for the world of work? Three things spring to mind. The first and most obvious is the standard and quality of the education at CLS and the focus on preparing you for entrance to university. Secondly, the work shadowing requirement in the 3rd or 4th year…

How did CLS get you ready for the world of work? Being at CLS was one of the best periods of my life and I still tell people how much I loved being at secondary school. I never felt pressured about exams or performing well, it was just an ethos…

Neel leads Citi Ventures Studio’s engagements in Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA), with a particular focus on collaborations that promote sustainable economic development. He is responsible for engaging with both internal and external stakeholders and identifying opportunities to leverage Studio’s expertise and resources in ways that help clients meet…

How did CLS get you ready for the world of work? As someone who wasn’t totally sure what they wanted to do, I found the wealth of interesting speakers and talks really helped but looking back on it, the Young Enterprise scheme really stood out. During this a group of…

Climate Spring is a a charitable development fund for TV and film projects about climate change. How did CLS get you ready for the world of work? CLS gave me the opportunity and the space to spend a lot of time in the theatre, even though I never studied drama.…

How did CLS get you ready for the world of work? CLS meant anything is possible. What was your first job? After university and medical school, I gradually learned my trade doing a ten-year series of junior hospital posts. But I’m sure that I learned much more about the way…

After leaving CLS in 1986, Dan embarked on twin careers as a university lecturer (he is Professor of Contemporary Theatre at Royal Holloway, University of London) and as a playwright whose award-winning work for stage and radio has been performed all over the world. How did CLS get you ready…

How did CLS get you ready for the world of work? CLS was a great opportunity to not only gain great teaching in academic subjects but also to learn from others and understand softer skills and insights for the job market. Furthermore, I had teachers and form tutors whom put…

How did CLS get you ready for the world of work? I still remember taking my Morrisbey Test when I was 15, which tells you the jobs best suited to you based on your attributes. The second job they suggested was an insurance broker, which is my current role What…

How did CLS get you ready for the world of work? There wasn’t much career guidance available at the time on how to become a pilot, so I studied an eclectic selection of subjects, particularly at A-Level and again at University.  I believe CLS provided the tools to quickly understand…