For our Alumna of the Month interview, we spoke to Grace Moore, Consulting Analyst at Accenture
Can you briefly describe what you are currently doing?
I’m currently working as a Consulting Analyst at Accenture, where I work with AI agents and other emerging technologies to support large scale global transformation programmes. In my spare time, I’m a keen netball coach and enjoy supporting younger students through careers events and introductions to consulting.
What was your path after leaving Bromley High School, and how did you get to where you are now?
After A Levels, I wanted to explore my options before going straight to university. It was actually an event hosted by the school that introduced me to ski instructor courses. I spent six months living in Japan working as an instructor alongside people from all over the world.
In my second gap year, I came back to Bromley High School as a Sports Graduate before landing a degree apprenticeship at Accenture. Transitioning from a background heavily focused on sport and coaching into the corporate world was difficult at first, but it pushed me out of my comfortable zone and made me adaptable.
What skills or experiences from Bromley High School have helped you the most?
As someone who joined in Year 10, I can say that the biggest thing Bromley High School gave me was confidence. Being encouraged to speak up in every class, teachers making an active effort to know each of us personally, and the wide range of extracurricular opportunities that I didn’t even know existed are just a few of the things I loved most.
What was one challenge you faced, and how did you overcome it?
Whilst working in Japan, I suffered a foot injury which meant I could no longer work as an instructor. At the time, I felt completely lost. The one thing I had come to Japan to do was suddenly taken away.
Bromley High School taught me to overcome challenges and think things through. The day after my injury, I found myself in the Senior Manager’s office pitching why I would be an excellent addition to the guest services team. I wasn’t the only injured person on the slopes, but I was the only one who found another way to keep working. Looking back, it taught me that adaptability can be just as important as preparation.
What advice would you give to current Sixth Formers who are thinking about their future?
You don’t have to have everything figured out. A “squiggly” start to life after school is more than okay, and I would actually encourage taking time to properly think about what you want.
I couldn’t imagine myself in Sixth Form applying for apprenticeships. I was so set on university that it barely crossed my mind. Now, I’m still earning a degree, but it’s fully funded and I’m gaining valuable workplace experience alongside it.
Is there anything you wish you’d known about work or university when you were at school?
University is not your only option. Don’t be afraid to do something a little bit different. There are now so many different routes into building a successful career, and you will likely thank yourself for exploring them. I certainly did.