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Career Curveballs & Why I Switched Lanes

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When I left university with a maths degree, I thought I was heading in the right direction. I’d done a placement in financial audits, landed in accounting roles, and began exploring the traditional career ladder. And while parts of it were enjoyable, the longer I stayed, the more the excitement started to fade. I could see the route ahead, structured, repetitive, predictable in parts, and I realised it just didn’t spark the kind of energy I wanted in a long-term career. I gave accountancy a proper go, first in a remote role, then in an office-based position, but neither felt […]

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The Road to an MBA: Episode 2 

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Hello, dear readers! Welcome back to “The Road to an MBA” where I, Fraser, continue to share the twists and turns of my journey through an MBA at the University of Liverpool. In this episode, we’ll dive into some of the highlights from my first 3 modules and my first Executive Project Week! As promised, we will also reflect on the logistics of doing this course alongside full time employment, and how I have found managing my schedule so far.   Module Highlights  The first 3 modules I completed were; Developing as a Leader and Manager, International Business and the Global

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My First Few Months as an MBA Student 

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I recently embarked on an exciting journey, starting my Master of Business Administration (MBA) at the University of Liverpool. Here’s a look at how my first few months have been and what I’ve experienced so far.  My Transition from a STEM Degree to a Business Degree  Switching from a technical STEM background to a business-focused MBA initially made me nervous, but it has been a rewarding journey so far. One of the biggest adjustments has been moving from solving structured technical problems to applying critical thinking skills to real-world challenges, where there is often no single correct answer. The resources

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Manisha’s Update – Road to Delivery Manager

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We catch up with Manisha on her journey to Delivery Manager and the success she has had along the way.  The journey from Trainee Data Consultant to Delivery Manager I started as a Trainee Data Consultant at Cloud Perspective in lockdown. After completing the Salesforce certifications and Informatica training within the first 3 months, I then qualified as a Data Consultant. I was keen to get involved in technical projects, get as much hands-on experience as possible, and learn many new skills. See Manisha’s Journey Soon, I was leading bigger projects, coordinating project teams, and having additional responsibilities within the Delivery Team.

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Agile Success Story: Our Consultant’s Path to Project Management Mastery 

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The spotlight is on Jewel, who has attained the Agile Project Management Practitioner certification! Impressions  What did you think of the Agile Project Management course you followed? I found the course to be very insightful and valuable for my role here as a data consultant. The course structure was easy to follow, it contained clear explanations, and the quizzes at the end of each topic were a great way to test my knowledge. Completing the Agile PM foundation before the practitioner is an effective way to understand the course content without finding it too overwhelming. When working on projects of

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