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Angela W.

Policy Review Specialist

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They often outweigh the negatives but get overlooked. Is a bad day really a bad day? Weigh it up and look for the positives. You’ll probably find it wasn’t so bad after all.

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Policy Review Specialist

First Central

Started 08/2022 to Present

Office and Events Manager

First Central

From 12/2017 to 03/2020

Lead Beauty Expert

First Central

From 05/2003 to 07/2022

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What do you live about your job and the company?

The biggest thing I love is that quality and people, not only the customers but the colleagues too, are at the forefront of everything that happens. I love the way the whole team supports each other. I enjoy the tasks, the balance you get from working from home and the office and the rapport I build with the customers. I love all the charity and volunteering opportunities.

Greatest achievements

I always give 100% in anything I do. That is just my nature. I’m very much all or nothing with no half measures. I’ve pulled off organising world championships, national and international events and overseen department projects and refits. I’ve also been involved in many charity events over the years which have been an experience and an honour. I feel lucky to have been involved in all these things and I am very proud of everything I’ve achieved. The thing I’m most proud of is that I’ve always been happy in my work and supported my children. I’ve been a single mum for over 14 years and always had at least one full time job. I love the buzz of being busy and reaching the unreachable. Life for me has never been easy, but since my late teens I’ve always been happy. You need a good balanced mindset and to know that nothing is impossible. Work and life are what you make them. My nan always used to say you can’t wait until life’s not hard anymore before you decide to be happy.

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Ever since I started as a handler, I’ve constantly pushed for positive change, working with different business areas throughout my tenure and learning from each experience. When I think back to my application to become a Performance Analyst, I was lucky I could pull experiences from my time as a handler and team leader. However, they weren't all huge changes to processes or massive improvements to performance. Nothing is too small; as long as you’re tenacious, inquisitive and excited by continuous improvement, you're already halfway there!

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I’m a natural introvert and I don’t think anyone in my personal life would describe me as outgoing or confident! But, I’ve found in my career so far that the occasions where I’ve been brave - whether that’s deciding to move away from HR (even though I studied a Masters in the topic!) or saying yes to presenting in front of a crowd of senior leaders - have been the times where I’ve grown and developed the most. I’m at a point in my career where I’m eager to grow and progress, so being brave is something I try to make a conscious effort to do. It can be scary to say yes to things you might usually shy away from but, by getting more practice and exposure to these things, over time they naturally begin to feel a bit easier. Even if things don’t always go to plan, it’s all part of the journey.

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Top Insider Advice

If you’re applying for an Early Careers role such as a Graduate or Apprentice scheme, hiring managers won’t expect you to have a whole host of work experience to draw upon. They will, however, be looking to understand what kind of person you are, what skills you have, and what makes you tick! So don’t be afraid to talk about the sports team you play for or manage at the weekend, the examinations you’ve racked up for playing a musical instrument, your involvement in a community group or your passion for learning foreign languages!

Discussions with Angela W
Why did you choose to work in this industry?
in Career Tips·Wednesday, October 11, 2023
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How do you manage your workload in your role?
in Career Tips·Tuesday, April 18, 2023
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When will I get paid?
in Career Tips·Wednesday, May 3, 2023
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