As I embark on my 12^th month with Mason Alexander, I thought what better time to reflect on the past year.

HOW IT ALL BEGAN

When 2022 began, I was happily working for a great company, in a role that I enjoyed. I had been promoted at the start of the previous year, despite having just returned from Maternity leave and everything was going well. I was also eager to keep pushing myself forward in my career. A conversation with a Rec-to-Rec recruiter then set the wheels in motion and before I knew it, I found myself entering the interview process with Mason Alexander.

INTERVIEW PROCESS

From that initial conversation with the recruiter, I had a clear idea of what I was looking for in a new opportunity. I wanted to join an accomplished team, where I could learn alongside the best. I wanted a company culture that nurtures its employees and leaves ego and workplace politics at the door. I wanted to be in a flexible environment that values hard work and work-life balance equally. And from the outset, Mason Alexander ticked all these boxes.

From my earliest conversations with the team at Mason Alexander, I could tell they were an ambitious company and that they valued challenging the status quo. The whole interview process was one of the most enjoyable interview experiences I’ve ever had and felt so natural and conversational. What really stood out for me was that they took great time and attention to make sure that I had all the information I needed to be sure that they were the right fit for me. So, when the offer was made to join the team, I was delighted to accept.

ONBOARDING

Something that stood out to me in the early days was how much care Mason Alexander put into their onboarding process and I was given lots of opportunities to get to know my colleagues. It was made clear that support was available to me from everyone should I need it. I joined the team initially as a recruitment resourcer, which was a great way to start my career with Mason Alexander. It allowed me to work closely with our team Director, Mary Joyce, to source for her roles. By doing so, I was able to learn from the best, quickly establish my market knowledge, and therefore add value to our candidates and our clients, long before taking on a full 360 role.

THE MA EXPERIENCE

From those earliest days up to now, I have experienced a culture that values above all else an outstanding customer experience, that strives for innovation and collaboration. A culture that pushes you to be your best, to have a growth mindset, and supports you along the way to achieve the goals that you set out for yourself and then celebrates your achievements. And not just by lip service. Since day one I have had a clear pathway to success laid out for me which ultimately led me to be promoted within 8 months of joining the company. And every success I have enjoyed, no matter big or small, has been recognised and shouted from the rooftops. This in turn really reinforces the fact that everyone here is valued for their contribution and that no one person is viewed as being more important than the next

I feel immensely lucky to have had such a positive first year in an environment where I can truly learn and can grow, and I look forward to seeing where the next year takes me.

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