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The army taught me a lot about personal values and it’s something I always look back to. Apply them into everything you do and you’ll go far. Make it clear where you want to get to in the future and take opportunities to learn and grow to get there. Always reach out to people as you never know where this will take you. Most importantly, do things outside your comfort zone regularly and what was previously daunting or hard will become easy!
Career path
Fraud Team Leader
First Central
Started 05/2021 to PresentCombat Medical Technician
First Central
From 03/2011 to 04/2018Company
What do you live about your job and the company?
I have the pleasure of interviewing potential colleagues. It’s amazing to meet someone at interview stage then, fast forward a year, seeing them pass probation and move through the levels. Growing as individuals and employees, learning skills and progressing through their own careers. It’s amazing to be part of that journey to help mentor and guide them.
Greatest achievements
This is a huge achievement I’ve always been proud of. I was a lead medic in a team based in Moyamba, Sierra Leone, treating Ebola patients alongside providing clinical support to locals. This was one of my first experiences in a leadership role and I learnt so much from the six months I spent there. It was an extremely challenging operation, however one that will stand out forever because I grew so much during this period. It was here I realised just how important teamwork is in a lot of the work we do and that’s something I’ll always take away from this experience.
Alana R
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Throughout my career I’ve been on a learning journey regarding how I communicate. When I first started out, I was very shy and found it difficult to communicate confidently. I’d be nervous sending an email to someone I’d never met and spend hours over-analysing the content to make sure it was ‘perfect’ before sending it. As I sent more and more emails, met more people, and put myself out there for presentations, I grew in confidence but I still had a lot to learn. I’d often go into the specifics of everything and give people information overload because I was worried about missing something important. I got a lot of feedback around this and was regularly asked to “keep it high-level”. I really had to work at this, and I needed to get help from peers, mentors, managers and external research to understand what this meant, when it mattered and how to be effective at a higher level of detail. With years of practice, I am now much better at communicating and that’s helped me progress into a leadership position. This is just one example of me learning a skill which I thought was impossible. If I can do it, so can you!
Lauren M
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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!
Luke P
Test Engineer
Top Insider Advice
Going above and beyond in your career can be a game changer. It’s not just about meeting expectations, it’s about exceeding them consistently. When moving to the Test Engineering team I had a lot to learn instantly and a few things that I could pick up once I got more confident in the role. To be more efficient I wanted to make sure I could do the more complex parts of the role so I taught myself how to do database searches and automation testing using Selenium in my own time. Going the extra mile not only showcases your dedication but also your commitment to the department and company. Going above and beyond can set you apart and open doors to new and exciting possibilities.