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After chatting with 900 students, I was definitely in need of a quiet moment and a cup of tea to recharge and mostly reflect on the day (as I always do)! 😅 Olena did absolutely brilliantly with engaging students and sharing her own experience as a student, undertaking a placement year with GA. We visited St. Benedict's Catholic College and met a diverse group of enthusiastic and engaging students. They came prepared with questions about career pathways in the railway industry, average salary expectations, and the grades needed to succeed and progress. There are a few things I continued to mention throughout the day when asked about progression within the company and how to get to the top. Thank you to Katy, GA People Director’s, inspiring presentation at the recent GA Careers event. I reiterated the message about the squiggly career path. If you don't know what it is, please do check out Ted Talk: "Why squiggly careers are better for everyone". I kept emphasising the importance of exploring and continuing to learn and develop through career opportunities that they may not have even heard of or considered before. This will allow for more learning and growth through a squiggly career path. When talking about grades, my message was about grades being a factor if you choose an academic route after GCSEs. However, I wanted to make sure that children are aware that they all have something to offer. Quite often, it is more about an individual's ability and eagerness to learn new skills, and less about the grades…they just don't know it yet. Everyone creates their pathway if they are given opportunities. I know it, my squiggly career journey took me from being an au pair to retail management and finally to HR where I've met my mentors (Gavin Dunn FCIPD and Dawn thank you!) who helped me to shape and find my passion for working with people, making a difference, and to support young people's first steps into their career journey through Early Careers programmes and Apprenticeship opportunities. The best part of what I do is seeing those early stages of learning, personal development and professional growth. I am pleased that my squiggly career led me to Greater Anglia. #proudtobehare #earlycareers

One of the best parts of my job? Getting out there and connecting with students and their families, sharing what we do at Rockley, and showcasing the paths available in sport and outdoor adventure. Last night, I attended the Careers & Apprenticeships Fair at Queen Elizabeth’s School. Our aim? To spark interest in our Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport and Outdoor Activity Instructor Apprenticeship. It’s not just about the qualifications; it’s about the skills, confidence, and hands-on experience that transform a passion for the outdoors into a meaningful career. We talked about what life could look like after choosing this path: working in stunning locations, developing real-world skills, and building a future where adventure is part of the job description. The questions from students were inspiring—they wanted to know not just what we offer, but how it could shape their lives. Moments like these remind me why I love sharing our work. It’s not just about the courses—it’s about creating futures where young people thrive. #CareersInSport #OutdoorAdventure #StudentJourney #EducationInAction #Level3Diploma #CareerInspiration #RockleyLife #AdventureAwaits #FutureInstructors

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📢 GET READY to ignite change at the electrifying 1st annual Young Heart Unite Youth Summit! Calling all passionate young leaders from the Rio Grande Valley and beyond to join forces in our crusade against gender-based violence. 💜🧡💜🧡💜 This isn't just any ordinary gathering—it's a dynamic fusion of empowerment, collaboration, and action! Prepare to dive deep into workshops designed to arm you with the tools and knowledge needed to become unstoppable advocates for change. From mastering communication strategies to cultivating empathy-driven leadership, these sessions will unleash your potential to transform communities and break the cycle of violence. But that's not all! Brace yourself for an adrenaline-pumping career fair that will catapult your aspirations to new heights. Rub shoulders with industry trailblazers, seize networking opportunities, and explore pathways to your dream career—all under one roof. Spaces are limited, so don't let this opportunity slip away! Secure your spot now and be part of a movement that's shaping the future. Together, we will amplify our voices, ignite change, and build a world where every heart beats free from violence. REGISTER HERE: https://lnkd.in/g6XeAHtJ

🙌 Why I Love Going to Work: Embracing Variety, Challenge and Purpose. So this week has been what you would call "a bit of a week!" but all in such a positive way and it made me stop and think, I really do love going to work. My role as Resourcing Manager (loving the new title) brings variety and new challenges, never any monotony and keeps me intellectually stimulated and definitely on my toes 👣. Of course there are challenges but these push me to grow and develop my skills, providing a sense of accomplishment when I overcome them. Working in a culture that promotes continuous development is a breath of fresh air. Knowing that my work makes a meaningful impact motivates me to give my best. The supportive and collaborative team environment along with the flexibility and autonomy to manage my time is priceless, and with that comes ultimate job satisfaction. This week has been full of fantastic interviews, excellent events for #mentalhealthawarenessweek (shout out to Daniel Wilsher for his talk and Nicola Little for arranging our brilliant Wellness Fair) and then our Careers Event today with King Edward VI College, Stourbridge. It is weeks such as these that shout out to me, that this is not just a job; it's so much more than that, it is all about growth, excitement, and purpose. So my question to you is do you love your job? If you don't why not, what can you change? Life is not meant to be mediocre.

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Summer is the perfect time to invest in yourself and thrive! One way you can do this is by improving your career prospects through learning new skills ☀😎 Read our blog outlining some of the top skills that employers are looking for https://lnkd.in/epAZN_di So, what new skill will you learn this summer? Comment below to let us know! 👇

Sunday afternoon at the 2024 ICMA (International City/County Management Association) Annual Conference, I attended an education session entitled, "Building the Bench: Strategies for Recruiting and Retaining Emerging Leaders for Large and Small Communities". The staffing, management, and leadership issues we face in Whitfield County are the same plaguing local governments across the United States. First, our workforce is older than those working in other employment sectors. Second, our most tenured employees are retiring and taking talent and institutional knowledge with them as they exit. Third, government employment is not as attractive as it used to be due to stagnant wages, declining benefits, and increasing stress. All of this makes it difficult and vital to fill our ranks replacing those retiring or leaving for greener pastures in the private sector. One solution is that used by baseball teams - developing talent through a farm system. For government that means creating a strong internship program designed to bring young, talented, altruistic people into our organizations and hopefully convince them to remain public servants throughout their careers.

Encouraging any undergraduates to attend this bootcamp. I attended last year and here are my highlights 📷 Headshots with a very industrial background 🔥 Resume roasting ✈️ Global networking 📈 Starting my LinkedIn account A few words that have stuck with me “Within the first 10 seconds a recruiter will look at your resume, they have already made a decision” “LinkedIn is very important, you can’t be shy if your future employment is on the line” “Harvard Computer Science Resume” Highly encouraging any penultimate students to attend this, it’s a great way to review your resume and update your headshots #computerscience #networking #universitystudent #careeradvice #Uqstudents #engineering #bootcamp

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