I chose a career in HR because I wanted to marry two elements that were important to me: earning a good living and matching my personal skill...

My stepfather, who was an HR director, helped to guide me into HR as a profession. At 16, I joined an NHS Youth Training...

When I was 17 I applied for a part-time job at Marks and Spencer and was impressed by the HR manager who went through...

After university I had several graduate postings in government. These prepared me for my first few jobs in transport policy, but I later moved...

I studied law at university but after working for a solicitor for two summers realised it was not for me. But I liked...

My first job after university was as an admin officer for the Forestry Commission. I knew I didn't want to go straight...

After finishing a psychology degree at university I wanted to pursue a career that combined my interest in what makes...

I wasn't too sure initially whether HR was for me. I secured a contract position to see if I enjoyed it, but it was not until I started a masters...

I started work in the private sector after leaving school, then moved to the NHS when I was 21. After working in admin...

Why did you decide to go into HR? Neville: Between doing my O-levels and A-levels I worked in a chicken factory and was interviewed and inducted...