what did you do before joining pod?
I joined the University of Leicester to study management, and enjoyed the studying so much I decided to stay on for another year to complete a masters in human resource management and training. Then I found Pod Talent!
what does an average day look like?
'Average day' is not a thing at Pod. Every day is so different from one another, however it always starts with preparing breakfast (which did they tell you, is completely free!) Then I'd check my e-mails while sipping on my coffee and then the fun starts. There are so many various activities that I do day to day, but I guess it can be summarised to - relationship building. I'd be catching up with candidates and clients from the most amazing companies, and my favourite - actually popping out of the office to see them.
WHAT HAS THE TRAINING BEEN LIKE?
Amazing. There is so much experience at Pod Talent so you can truly learn from the best. It is the perfect balance between learning the theory and challenging yourself with the practical. I've learned and developed so much more that I have ever imagined I could.
what did you do before you joined pod?
Before Pod I was a transport planning manager at Gist, managing a large team who were planning over 800 routes per day. Previous to that I worked as Operations Manager a start up B2B food delivery company.
what made you switch careers?
I felt I needed to do something different. I’ve always loved logistics so wanted to stay linked to that. I’ve always been really very interested in how other companies structured and ran their companies – recruitment allows me to connect with talented candidates & exciting companies which is brilliant! Feeding my (sad) thirst for logistical knowledge!
how are you enjoying recruitment?
Loving it! Very different to the operational roles I’ve had previously. The best bit is the culture of Pod & meeting with great candidates & clients.
what did you do before joining pod?
I was a Conference and Banqueting Manager in a boutique hotel in East Sussex.
why did you decide to apply?
I was searching for a graduate scheme and was interested in recruitment. I wanted to join a scheme with proper training and that would be quirky and different, Pod came across that way in their ad!
WHat is the best thing about working at pod?
The people are! Everyone is so different and there are lots of characters. I also love the autonomy and trust my manager has in me.