Highlight – HerHelloWorld

Inspirational and empowering!

Holly Boothroyd — Tue, 18 Jul 2023 12:00:59 +0000

Holly helped me land my first job as a junior software engineer! From resume to interview tips, she has gone above and beyond to help me achieve my goals. What truly sets her apart is the confidence she instilled in me, empowering me to persevere and never lose sight of my dreams.

Jessica Bull

Thank you for giving me the inspiration to get back into tech and dive into CS

Holly Boothroyd — Sun, 04 Jul 2021 13:26:10 +0000

The reason why I am writing this is because I remember reading about you on Surrey’s website with your experiences with both Surrey and Microsoft. And you were one of the reasons why I chose Computer science because I went to another university but dropped out because I was not a fan of the course (computing) and that made my mental health decrease. Then I was conflicted between CS and moving towards animation or doing an apprenticeship. But then I read your ‘blog’ on Surrey and that put me back onto the tech path because my goal has always been to work for Microsoft. So, I wanted to say thank you for giving me the inspiration to get back into tech and dive into CS.
So, the TLDR is Thank you!

Luke Dalton

Connected me with individuals and opportunities I wouldn’t have known about or felt confident applying for

Holly Boothroyd — Sun, 31 Jan 2021 18:51:24 +0000

Holly has not only been a wonderful mentor but one of the best champions of my achievements, she has a genuine care for the success of others and this really shines through in the excitement she shares and she support she gives following your achievements, no matter how big or small. Holly has opened new doors for me by connecting me with individuals and opportunities I would not otherwise have known about or felt confident applying for; she has advised me through decisions I was otherwise unsure how to make in my early career; and provided me great support in my job applications, thoroughly reviewing my CV and helping me through the process where she can. Holly’s mentorship is made even better because she is just a lovely human-being who makes you feel completely at ease so you can trust her when opening up. What’s more, she’s an excellent role model and I’m always inspired by hearing what she’s doing in her own life.

Asini L

Every Conversation I Have with Her is of Great Value

Holly Boothroyd — Fri, 23 Oct 2020 09:03:54 +0000

Holly has helped me out so much in the early stages of the career I am trying to pursue it’s unbelievable. From giving detailed feedback on how to improve my CV to introducing me to the exact people in the field I am trying to grow within, every conversation I have with her is of great value. As well as being a very easy person to speak to, I love how she gives the direct solutions to all of my queries, doesn’t waste time!

Amber J

Helped Me Improve My CV and My Self-Confidence in My Abilities

Holly Boothroyd — Wed, 26 Aug 2020 05:31:15 +0000

You’ve really helped me gain an insight as what to skills may be needed for working at a tech company, or any company in general. You’ve also helped me improve my CV! You answered my questions about going to university which was really helpful in regards to networking and gaining contacts. The best advice I’ve seen on your page has been showing that everyone goes through stages of not feeling good enough and it’s okay to take a break or acknowledge that others are going through the same thing. That helped my self-confidence in my abilities, especially in coding, so thank you!

Conor H

University Student