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Don’t feel trapped within a certain career route. Think about the skills you have and see if you can use them in a different role. Find a company to work for that has an open, fair and equitable pay structure. If you need to take a step back and focus on your family that’s okay too. I’ve been able to return to a career at a later stage. Look for a company that invests in everyone regardless of their age/personal circumstances and will support your career post kids. Get as much work experience as possible, (and encourage your kids to get some too), and try different projects/experiences within your role so you have something for your CV.
Career path
Senior Reward Analyst
First Central
Started 06/2024 to PresentSenior Reward Analyst
First Central
From 06/2024 to 11/2024Reward Analyst
First Central
From 02/2021 to 05/2024Company
What do you like about your job and the company?
Being able to use my skills to make sure our colleagues are getting the fairest pay and the best benefits we can afford is so gratifying. It beats analysing nappy data! My role also allows me to work from home without any distractions. Having the self-motivation to focus means I can be confident that my work is accurate and delivered on time.
Greatest achievements
Reporting on the scale of online gambling across the world was particularly eye opening and ultimately resulted in better regulation and the promotion of gambling addiction helplines. I am lucky enough to have an ability to take the fear out of data, and presenting my research to teams that are uneasy with numbers is immensely satisfying. Seeing their understanding when presented with a chart rather than a table of numbers for example, and being able to provide accuracy around vague feelings is gratifying. I am also immensely proud to have been a part of First Central’s pay grading project which has seen us bring in a pay structure that’s much more open and fair for all.
Adam W
Product Manager
Top Insider Advice
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.
Chris B
Customer Claims Manager
Top Insider Advice
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.
Jacob H
Performance Analyst
Top Insider Advice
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!
