I studied a BA in Spanish and MSc in International Relations at the University of Southampton before setting foot in the world of work. I joined The Information Lab as a Consultant in our Core Team in June 2015, having been a client of the company since 2011. My background in analytical roles in the banking and higher education sectors was a great help at the beginning during the steep learning curve of joining a company full of industry leading experts! As a Consultant I focused on enabling our clients across many industries harness the full potential of their data through the adoption of Tableau and Alteryx.
In recent years, as the company has expanded, new opportunities have arisen and my role shifted towards Data School recruitment, which has been a great learning experience but a lot of fun. I love meeting new people, and working in recruitment has allowed me to have close interactions with prospective candidates. Guiding them through the recruitment process, from initial conversations or enquiries, to assisting with their applications, hiring them and witnessing their growth even after their tenure at The Data School has been an incredibly fulfilling experience.
It's been a fantastic (and very busy!) few years growing recruitment in the UK from 24 people per year to 72 and being part of setting up a new business in New York. We now have a great team looking after candidates in all locations.