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Let your personality shine - This is what will stand out to a potential employer. Other applicants may have just as much experience as you, but what they don’t have is your unique personality, so really bring that into your interview process. Do not let the job description scare you - it is ok to not tick all the boxes. Job descriptions are full of jargon and can be confusing to an outsider, do not let this put you off, if it is a role you think you are a match for, you are probably more than capable to perform in the role, and companies are likely to offer training to get you up to speed on the aspects you don’t yet have experience in. Don’t just be interviewed, do the interviewing – The potential employer want to ensure they are finding the right candidate, but you also need to be sure you are finding the right employer, don’t be afraid to ask questions and challenge the working environment. You spend most of your life at work, you need to be sure you are finding an environment that aligns with you personally. Be honest with yourself and the interviewer. A mantra of mine is to do a job you love. “Your work is going to fill a large part of your life, and the only way to be truly satisfied is to do what you believe is great work. And the only way to do great work is to love what you do.” – Steve Jobs
Career path
Fare Product Specialist
British Airways
Started 01/2023 to Presentcommercial executive
British Airways
From 02/2022 to 01/2023commercial executive
British Airways
From 04/2018 to 10/2020Company
What do you like about your job and the company?
There really is no business-as-usual work in this role. It is fast paced and constantly evolving. It is a transformational role where we look to create product to support future initiatives and improve our offer order management provisions. We are supporting the revolutionary initiatives such as Nexus and the new Revenue Management system, ensuring we have products that are fit for the future. I love working with an array of people, as we work cross departmentally and at different seniority levels, it means meeting new people and learning new things about the business. It is also very inspiring to see that the work I do really does have an impact on the business and it feels gratifying to seeing your efforts put into action. British Airways’ encourage colleagues to get involved in networks and projects outside of their day to day role, and something I have been really enjoying is supporting our D,E& I revenue management plan on how we can become a more inclusive department.
Greatest achievements
The biggest personal achievement I am most proud are my wonderful children. I am extremely proud that I have been able to be a Mum to a toddler and a preschooler alongside a successful career. British Airways have given me the support and flexibility to enable this with their Hybrid working and flexible hours, with their understanding that getting female talent means making these adjustments in order not limit their workforce, I am able to live my dream of working for this great airline. Professionally in my role, my biggest achievement so far has been implementing a new strategy for Leisure Private Products. I have been able to see the positive impact that this has had on the business, and how simplification of product allows not only internal colleagues to better interpret our product but also our external partners.
Ruby S
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Always keep an open-mind when making decisions, some of my best career moments have happened after I said yes to something that I wanted to say no to, being outside of your comfort zone is when you will learn the most! Create goals to ensure you have things to aspire and work towards, this will keep you on the right path and motivated. Prior to making big decisions, do your research, ask questions and don't worry if you don't understand something the first time - resilience is they key to success.
Abi P
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Anything is possible within a large company like British Airways. Once you are within a large set up the opportunities are endless and you can work across many departments, gaining experience as you go.
Samer T
Senior Revenue Delivery Executive
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Don't give up! You will face several challenges along the way, and you might have to settle at one point in your career with something that isn't really fulfilling to you. Learn from your experiences, and let them be a fuel for change. Believe in yourself and never let the willingness to follow your passion die. Take risks even if it means leaving the comfort zone and the security buffer. And most importantly, surround yourself with positive people, who will believe in you, see your potential and encourage you to jump into the unknown when you feel scared to do it. The reward is big, trust me!
