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Joe M.

Leadership Development Business Partner

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My advice would be to grow and develop with the business and don’t box yourself in with one particular career route in mind as other career paths can open up.

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Leadership Development Business Partner

First Central

Started 02/2011 to Present

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What do you like about your job and the company?

I love the fact my role provides me with a constant opportunity to learn new skills which allows me to develop myself and my colleagues.

Greatest achievements

I have won a few company-wide awards and, I have launched numerous projects but I am most proud of the human impact I have had with my colleagues.

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I am a strong believer that opportunities are there for people if they have the work ethic and desire to seek them out. Having not gone to university, I chose to get my foot in the door of a company and seek out opportunities for careers once I was there. My advice is to research various roles within a company and find a few that interest you. Reach out to colleagues who do that role and find out what skills and experience are required and put yourself forward for opportunities to stretch yourself. Additionally, look for colleagues who are in senior roles and present themselves in a way that aligns with your values and ask them for advice!

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Had I not taken on a secondment I don’t think I would have found a role that I’m able to excel in and enjoy. This was a change to what I was used to as I’d never been part of a project team before. There were ups and downs but through my willingness to learn and put in effort I have found my niche and even now I don’t stop learning and understanding processes I may not have had exposure to in the past.

Jemma R

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I have rarely asked for or applied for promotions during my career, generally feeling I was happy where I was and not wanting loads more responsibility, especially since I lost my 21-month-old daughter in 2015. I wanted to come to work, enjoy it and then go home without any added pressures (plus I hate being interviewed!) I think I have naturally progressed and become involved in other things, specifically over the past 10 years. I’ve done it by working hard, being loyal and putting effort into everything I do. I’ve been lucky that my managers have always recognised my potential and pushed me to progress myself and my career. It’s definitely helped when working for the same company for a number of years! I could probably have progressed a bit quicker if I had pushed for it, but that’s not me and that’s ok. You don’t have to be pushy to get where you want to be; it might just take a little longer.

Discussions with Joe M
Hi Joe, Is the culture at First Central more corporate or more casual? Thanks! Meg
in Career Tips·Monday, July 17, 2023
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Please describe the biggest opportunities facing the company/department right now?
in Career Tips·Friday, March 31, 2023
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How would you describe the culture?
in Career Tips·Tuesday, May 2, 2023
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What kind of soft skills have you developed since you joined the firm?
in Career Tips·Tuesday, May 2, 2023
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Please describe the most enjoyable aspects of your day-to-day role?
in Career Tips·Tuesday, June 6, 2023
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