Your professional reputation is about you and will follow you throughout your career, it's important to protect it. Sometimes you may not agree professionally with business decisions or strategy. You should never let an employer feel like you have to compromise your professional integrity to aid your popularity within the company to secure promotions. It is important to check the values of the company you are seeking employment with and make sure they are a good fit for you. Research how others have rated working for the company you are considering taking a position at. Don't always think about the salary, there is much more to it in order to ensure your success and happiness within a company. Ensure you work for a company who value you and will help you develop your professional career and thrive.

The only way to learn how to do a job is to ask questions from those around you. No question is a silly question. Also putting yourself out there asking questions, getting your voice heard helps establish your presence within an organisation and can help you progress your career further

I've always been passionate about helping people, previously before working here I have been a Scout Leader and a teacher in a school. Having these experiences made me sure that I wanted to go into a career which would help people to progress and better themselves. When I went for the Training Officer position I had no prior experience in training but was able to show the passion I had for the job and showcase the talent I had to creating that comfortable, open, and learning environment. So I would say if you've got a passion for a certain area where you want to work then go for it and show your passion.