Teresa Sayers, chief executive, Financial Services Skills Council
'You don’t need to be a finance or business studies graduate to succeed in financial services.'
Why did you choose financial services?
As with many people, financial services chose me, rather than the other way round!
I did the UK’s first degree in plant biotechnology, and subsequently found that the research and analytical skills I developed could be applied to a wide range of business situations. I was researching careers in financial services for the Chartered Insurance Institute, when I realised that the sector was full of opportunities.
'Having studied plant biotechnology, I found that the research and analytical skills I developed could be applied to a wide range of business situations.'
What advice can you offer graduates?
The way I entered the industry is a good demonstration that you don’t need to be a finance or business studies graduate to succeed. There is a huge range of diverse opportunities out there.
