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My recruitment journey was a rollercoaster. When I was in my final year of university, I was so certain that I wanted a job lined up for when I leave university. Therefore, I began applying 8 months in advance. Although it sounds like I was prepared, I wasn't prepared for rejection. I used to apply to roles whereby all the duties and responsibilities would fit perfectly, but the reality is that the employee market is so competitive. I received hundreds of rejections where I put my heart and soul into job applications. My advice is therefore simple, never take rejection seriously. Go with the flow, take feedback on board. This enhances your interview skills. You develop as an individual. Through constant rejection, you will land your dream role. Most importantly, do not undermine yourself throughout the recruitment process. Keep going with utmost motivation.
Career path
Retail Assistant
Phoenix Group
From 08/2018 to 04/2020PPE Coordinator
Phoenix Group
From 04/2020 to 09/2020Business Development Analyst
Phoenix Group
From 09/2020 to 09/2021Company
What do you like about your job and the company?
Each day and week are completely different. When I first began the role, I was working on data analysis of customer demand on spikes. Now I am fully immersed into the team. I have the opportunity to work with senior managers on a daily basis and assist with Power BI reports. As the work is customer-driven, you feel like you are adding value to the team and the wider company.
Greatest achievements
Achieving a first-class honours degree was a huge achievement. I constantly doubted myself when I would encounter difficult modules. But I remained motivated and stuck with it. I formed revision and study plans, I made the impossible, possible. I even suffered close bereavements and my brother got married 3 days before my final year exams. But I did not let this set me back. I remained productive and focused, and by doing so I was able to achieve this amazing grade.
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Alexis A
Lead Business Analyst
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I started as a Pensions Administrator when I first joined the company. Since then, I have worked in Finance, Mortgages, Testing and then onto Analysis where I became a Lead managing others to develop in their role. The company is large, and opportunities are presented regularly to allow you to try out jobs you may have an interest in until you find the right job for you. The company also supports staff in life changing events allowing me to go part time and then when the kids are older to increase my hours to ensure I have the right work life balance.
Rachel R
Head of Talent Acquisition
Top Insider Advice
A sideways or lateral career move can help give you a different perspective and broader experience. It helps you consolidate your knowledge. Always look around an organisation if you're happy before deciding to look outside. There are opportunities often such as secondments which might give you that breadth with an option to return to your 'home role' afterwards.
Serena W
Regulatory Analysis & Support Team Manager
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Have go......what have you got to lose!
