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1. What inspired you to pursue a career in talent advisory with Barden?
It really came down to my first advisory conversation with Barden and how impressed I was by that. I was sitting at the other side of the table as an accountant looking for my first role in Cork after spending 9 years in Australia. I left that conversation knowing I wanted to work with people like Barden in the future.
When I started exploring the idea of leaving a career in Finance to work with Barden, the opportunities to help people with their careers and work with a great team led me in this direction.
2. What’s the most valuable lesson you’ve learned in your career so far, and how has it impacted your work?
I have learned many valuable things throughout my career that have impacted my work. Work hard. Surround yourself with people you respect and can learn from. Do what you love. Find a good mentor. And aim big.
3. What’s one piece of advice you’d give to someone considering a career change?
Do your homework. Understand what’s driving your move. Make a wish list of all the things you are looking for in a role, whether that’s progression opportunities, learning a new skillset, better flexibility or WLB… And have chat with Barden.
4. Can you describe a project or accomplishment at Barden that you’re particularly proud of?
I think successfully transitioning from a long career in Finance to talent advisory has been my biggest accomplishment so far. It wasn’t easy, but it was so rewarding from day one. It was made a lot easier by having a team of people around me happy to help, all with their own unique styles and different things to teach me.
5. What aspect of your work at Barden excites you the most?
There is no greater feeling than working with someone for a period of time and helping them land their dream role. You are there with them from the very start, you understand what’s motivating their move, educating them on the market, helping them with their CV and interview prep all to way to receiving an offer. It’s an honour to be able to go on that journey with someone and know you played a part in changing their life.
6. What’s a hobby/ interest you have that might surprise us?
Not very original, but tennis is my biggest hobby outside of work.
7. If you could master a new skill instantly, what would it be and why?
I think it would have to be a killer serve to help with my tennis career
8. If you could swap jobs with anyone for a day, who would it be and what would you do?
There is nowhere I would rather be than Barden 😉
9. What’s one thing you’d like to accomplish, personally or professionally, in the next year?
There is nothing specific. Just keep learning and improving every day, at work and home as a mum, my health and fitness. If I had to be specific, I wouldn’t say no to a tennis win this Summer 🙂
10. What’s the best piece of advice you have ever received?
Maybe never give up, and if you put in the hard work, you will get the rewards. Rory McIIroy could teach us a thing or two about that.