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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.
Career path
Policy Review Specialist
First Central
Started 08/2022 to PresentOffice and Events Manager
Pole Passion
From 12/2017 to 03/2020Lead Beauty Expert
Sainsburys Supermarkets
From 05/2003 to 07/2022Company
What do you like 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.
Maria S
L&D Director
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Development never stops so own it; be the driver of your own skills development. Take time to build relationships and networks. Be brave to use your voice. No question is a stupid question so speak up if you need to ask or want to understand. Stay curious: everyone is human regardless of their level. People are always on hand to help so be confident to ask for it! Culture is key and great teams make great things happen!
Chris B
Customer Claims Manager
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I really enjoy change delivery, developing ideas and simplifying processes in my role. ‘Find a role that supports your interests and develops your skills’, it provides longevity in the role, gives a sense of achievement and, overall, you’ll get enjoyment from the work you do.
Adam W
Product Manager
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It sounds obvious, but sometimes it can be easy to perform the actions required for your role in a way that doesn’t best amplify your strengths. Be acutely aware of your own strengths and play to them, putting together a development plan for areas of improvement. I’d recommend developing your strengths too. Just because you’re naturally good at something doesn’t mean you should rest on your laurels. Have a mindset of wanting to move from the top 10% to top 1%. Always welcome feedback too whether it’s positive or constructive. Don’t take constructive feedback negatively, to be imperfect is to be human. We all have areas we can improve on.