Keerthana Venkatachalam

Current Employer/Organisation Name

TAB Global

What have you been doing since leaving Exeter, and what are you doing now?

I worked for Wagamama for few months after graduating as a Chef part-time and then I worked as a Journalist intern(part-time) Then Market Research intern(part-time). Finally I worked as a Research Assistant in London School of Economics before leaving United Kingdom. And now, I am working as a Research Analyst trainee at Tab Global in Singapore.

Why did you choose this career? And what do you enjoy most about your work?

I am a very curious person and Economics was helping me make sense of the world. I met great Economist along the way and they inspired me to continue this path. I enjoy researching as it helps know about the subject matter at hand in detail.

Please tell us if you were a member of any societies, groups or sports clubs?

Yes, I was a member of Japanese Society, French Society, Tennis Club, Enactus, Knitting Society and UN Women’s club 

What did you enjoy most about your programme and what was the biggest highlight?

I loved Econometrics. They way it was taught was endearing.

What did you most enjoy about studying here?

Freedom 

Why did you choose to study at Exeter?

They had good module and eminent Professors and also they gave me scholarship.

What advice would you give to a current student who wishes to pursue your career?

Make sure to select your modules carefully and don’t waste time. Start applying for jobs from the moment you get there.