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Top Advice
Given the size of British Airways as an organisation, I learn something new each day and I think it's important to succeed at British Airways to relish learning new things and taking hold of opportunities. You need to be comfortable that you will never know absolutely everything, but be reassured that you have resources and colleagues who will guide you!
Career path
Employment Paralegal
OCS Group UK
From 06/2018 to 08/2020Trainee Solicitor
JMW Solicitors LLP
From 09/2020 to 09/2022Employment Lawyer
British Airways Plc
From 09/2022 to 05/2024Company
What do you like about your job and the company?
British Airways has an amazing culture which values all employees and their unique individualities. As a transgender woman from a working class background, I found that working in a traditional law firm requires you to fit into a specific mold whereas at British Airways, uniqueness and individuality is embraced and actively encouraged! Having the ability to be myself has helped me to provide a better service to colleagues as I feel comfortable that I am respected and valued regardless of any personal differences in background or gender identity.
Greatest achievements
During Pride in London 2023, I walked alongside colleagues from different business areas for Pride in London. It was an amazing experience to be out and proud at a large event and to receive a positive reception from the large crowds that were watching the parade and to share that experience with colleagues - we were even featured in British Airways' internal employee magazine!
Samer T
Senior Revenue Delivery Executive
Top Advice
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!
Kate R
Top Advice
What do you want to do when you're older is asked of young people all the time. Few of us really know. I wanted to be a fire fighter, then in the army, then a pilot. That one stuck. I knew nothing about flying but I heard about the air cadets from a friend and joined. It was the flying that I was most focused on but it gave me an insight into the world of the RAF. The camps were the best and my highlight was a flight in a Hawk; it was so exhilarating. Despite all this I realised the forces were not for me and having no clear options I found nursing. This was never on my radar but I loved it and I tried it for a year before committing and then went to University where I got a degree in Paediatric Nursing. I took so much from being a nurse for those few years before flying raised its head again with another opportunity to get a cadetship with BA. I didn't have high expectations but if you don't try then you won't know. I had a go and here I am today as a Captain.
Ruby S
Top Advice
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.
