“MyBigCareer is an excellent charity keen to make sure that all young people get the best informed careers advice whether or not their parents can pay for it. I am delighted to have worked with MyBigCareer from the outset and that it has chosen to start its work in Hackney, with an office base in one of our secondary schools.” – Meg Hillier, MP Hackney South and Shoreditch

“The charity provides much needed face to face guidance for the most disadvantaged, aiming to break down barriers and promote social mobility.” – The Rt Hon. Sir Vincent Cable

“MyBigCareer is a charity with an excellent idea of what is needed to help provide school children with the help and guidance required to get them into their chosen careers or further study.” – Simon Hughes

“I am very impressed by the project. Seeking to improve careers access for less fortunate young people is both an important and wholly commendable initiative, and I wish Deborah and MyBigCareer every success.” – Graham Stuart, MP

“Deborah has given me advice on what University would be good for me and has given invaluable assistance with the LNAT test. When discussing my personal statement she has aided me with legal terminology despite that not being her field of expertise she found a way to help me.” – Jesse Williams, Student

“Deborah has given me a lot of confidence and in such a short time she has made a great contribution to my University application process” – Emmanuel Farine, Student

“I have found Deborah’s support and advice with my personal statement very helpful and effective. With her I’ve also identified ways to improve my writing.” – Joan Lawal, Student

“In our context, the challenge is always to make our students believe more in themselves and stop thinking that the best opportunities are for others and not them. MyBigCareer went straight to the heart of this and raised our students’ sights in a single conversation. It’s a vital first step in taking charge of their futures.”– Peter Brown, former Principal of Top Valley Academy, Nottingham

”I would just like to say thank you again for meeting with Beth and me today, Deborah. The information and advice you have given I know will be invaluable and Beth said she feels far less despondent about the future. That in itself is worth its weight in gold to me. ”– a Parent

”MyBigCareer offers students the opportunity to meet with professionals from their chosen career when this opportunity is not readily available through school, family or social connections….The opportunity to participate in a mock interview through the charity ensures students from disadvantaged backgrounds arrive at the formal interview on a more equal footing with other candidates.”– Caroline Richardson Consultant Oncoplastic Breast Surgeon

”I provided constructive support and helped build their confidence in their abilities….I also encouraged them to be proud of their achievements and not to sell themselves short in their Personal Statements. I hope this will stand them in good stead in the Medical School applications process…..MyBigCareer provides an important link for current professionals to the new generation of young minds that will join and eventually replace them, and it is within our power to guide them and help streamline the journey.”– Mrs Rachel Howes, MBChB MRCS DMCC Surgical Trainee, CT2 Burns & Plastic Surgery

“The mentoring programme (as facilitated by MyBigCareer) has been very insightful and helpful for our students. The depth and knowledge that the mentors have given my students has impressed me and I’m certain that this will have a positive influence on future career decisions.”– John Egan, Career Guidance Manager, Cardinal Pole Catholic School

“I am desperately looking for some help and advice with career options for my daughter. She is currently studying for her A levels but is unsure what her options are if she doesn’t want to go to university. I find minimal, patchy and often conflicting ”advice” on the websites that her (state) school has directed us towards and beyond this, the school has offered nothing! Can you help? ”– Cathy, a Parent, Bedfordshire

“Deborah’s knowledge and professionalism brought an amazing insight into the mysteries of UCAS statements and the Oxbridge myths for the students. They left the room noticeably more confident – so a huge thank you from all of us. ”– Lin Proctor, Raising Aspirations Director, Pimlico Academy

“My daughter is 16 and has just completed her GCSEs. Unfortunately she did not have any careers advice at school so we were looking for a little assistance. I am appalled and also angry at myself for not acting sooner.”– Parent

“Having Deborah from ‘MyBigCareer’ deliver Higher Education advice to parents at our Sixth Form is the best CPD I’ve done all year. Her passion for the subject is clear and both the students, parents and teachers all came away knowing a lot more about the current developments in HE and how that would impact the students. Thank you!”– Lucy McNally, Careers Leader, Chelsea Academy

“Deborah, thank you for Thursday evenings’ opportunity. You really left your mark on me. In all honesty there are few women outside of science, medicine and surgery that garner my admiration and respect. Your palpable commitment to guiding and empowering these young people with education and self belief is inspiring and just about the most important thing anyone of us could do. ”– Andriana Koumis, Obstetrician and Gynaecologist