My first job was during my university holidays at Marks and Spencer. I enjoyed the retail environment, the pace and dealing...

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 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...