What does it take to move from university into your first professional role—especially in a new country?

Recorded at The CSEP Media Lab [32-34 Sydenham Rd, CRO 2EF, Croydon]

In Episode 2 of the Confident Careers Show, and the debut episode of our From Grad2Pro edition, we speak with Moatter Gulfam, a 2025 Goldsmiths graduate and Youth Programme Coordinator at Music Relief Foundation.

Moatter shares her journey from arriving in London for her master’s degree with no established network to securing her first professional role. She speaks honestly about financial pressure, language barriers, imposter syndrome and the discomfort of networking—and explains how stepping outside her comfort zone helped transform her confidence and career prospects.

We explore:

• How Moatter built a professional network from scratch
• Overcoming imposter syndrome as an international student
• Finding opportunities through university events, societies and newsletters
• The value of building relationships with lecturers
• Gaining experience and developing a professional portfolio
• Adaptability, self-awareness and continuous learning
• How graduates can focus on creating value for employers and society

Whether you’re approaching graduation, searching for your first role or trying to build confidence in an unfamiliar professional environment, Moatter’s story offers practical advice, encouragement and an important reminder: opportunities often begin when you put yourself in the room.

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