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As a recruiter, I would advise potential candidates to focus on showcasing their unique strengths and experiences authentically. Tailoring resumes to highlight relevant skills and accomplishments is crucial, as is researching the company and role thoroughly to demonstrate genuine interest and alignment. Additionally, I encourage candidates to leverage networking opportunities and reach out to professionals in their desired field for advice and support. During interviews, it's essential to articulate one's passion for the role, ask thoughtful questions, and demonstrate a growth mindset by being open to feedback and learning opportunities. Lastly, maintaining a positive attitude and perseverance in the face of challenges can make a significant difference in the job search journey. Remember, each interaction is a chance to learn and grow, so stay proactive, adaptable, and confident in your abilities.

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Talent Manager - BA Digital

British Airways

From 02/2023 to 03/2024

Senior Technology Recruiter

British Airways

From 11/2021 to 02/2023

Senior Talent Acquisition Consultant

British Airways

From 04/2021 to 11/2021

Company

What do you like about your job and the company?

I thrive on initiating positive change, aiding hiring managers with innovative strategies and introducing new tools to enhance our processes and expedite hiring. I'm dedicated to delivering an exceptional recruitment journey and on-boarding experience for applicants, ensuring their support throughout and welcoming them to a world of opportunity. I also take pride in supporting internal candidates in their career progression, providing interview coaching, skills enhancement, and guidance to help them achieve their goals. It's gratifying to contribute to their growth and success within the organisation, creating a culture of continuous development and progression.

Greatest achievements

Working closely with hiring managers, we pioneered the development of a revolutionary recruitment and technical testing process. By incorporating state-of-the-art tools and adhering to strict timelines, we successfully reduced the hiring period from 80 to just 18 days. While such significant progress isn't always achievable, this initiative showcases the effectiveness of streamlining processes and embracing innovation to expedite outcomes. It highlights the importance of collaborative efforts, strategic planning, and unwavering dedication to efficiency in delivering impactful results within tight schedules. Another source of renewed pride for me is receiving positive feedback from both applicants and hiring managers, which brings me immense happiness. This feedback reaffirms my passion for my work and strengthens my commitment to making a positive difference in people's lives.

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Being curious allows you to seek new innovative ways of working. Working collaboratively with colleagues helps bring differing perspectives to complex issues.

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The relationships you build in every role and the credibility you build will provide you with timely and accurate information to make the right decisions.

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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!

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