Wiliam Shorter
William benefitted from gaining hands on industry experience at the same time as enhancing his knowledge through study as well as engaging with research.
”William Shorter now works with CPS as Technical Sales Executive and Product Manager
William studied BSc (Hons) Forensic Science, he graduated in 2008
William started working with CPS in 1994 and studied part time at Derby over a four year period. William benefited from gaining hands on industry experience at the same time as enhancing his knowledge through study as well as engaging with research.
William tells us about CPS, where he now works and his role as Technical Sales Executive and Product Manager
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It's the sister company of MacDermid Autotypes and develops products for the screenprint industry
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An international company established in 1986 based in Oxford
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It employs over 350 chemists, analysts and technicians
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Sales in the UK, including technical support and environmental monitoring services
- Product management worldwide offering new product ideas
- Marketing and training
- Working in the analytical laboratory
- Complaint investigation
- Patent protection.
In the future William would like to undertake a postgraduate degree in marketing and see the company turn over grow as well as becoming greener and even more environmentally friendly.
William advises students:
- Journals are a wealth of knowledge
- Join the Royal Society of Chemistry
- Networking and contacts are key
- Be prepared to do presentations at interviews.
