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Manisha joined Cloud Perspective at the beginning of the COVID-19 lockdown in April, and we have been tracking her progress throughout these uncertain times. 6 months later we catch up with Manisha to find out how she’s getting on. Looking back, how do you think your first 6 months of work, during the COVID-crisis, has potentially differed from starting a new job under “normal” circumstances? “In terms of the work we do, operating in the cloud and with clients across the globe, I think my experience would have been very similar working from the office as it has been working […]

Fraser is the second new recruit to join Cloud Perspective in the last six months, joining the team as a Trainee Data Consultant working with a range of global clients to help in their digital transformation. Due to the COVID-19 crisis, the interview process was carried out entirely online, via video conferencing, and Fraser has started his new role at Cloud Perspective, working from home. Prior to joining Cloud Perspective, Fraser worked part-time for a dentist training school assisting with their data, whilst studying part-time at the University of Manchester, working towards an MSc in International Development. Fraser Maidment said:

What does your working day look like now? When I started working from home in March, I had just returned from Japan on holiday, so I was severely jet-lagged, which meant I was waking up a lot earlier than usual, often at 5 am. Working from home allowed me to start work early during these first weeks, which suited me and the jet lag! A few weeks in, I start work at 9 AM like the rest of the team, and I prefer it this way as it’s better to have others around, even virtually. What element of your work

Can you give us an overview of your working day? I stay as close to normal working hours as possible (sometimes, I work through lunch with no one to remind me!). Since I’m not doing my make-up or commuting, I can enjoy another hour in bed, which is always nice!  I get up around 8.30 am, make coffee and breakfast, and start work between 9 and 9.30 am. I’ll stop for a bite to eat at some point, but I usually stay at my desk or only take a quick 10 minutes away. I’ll finish between 5 and 5.30, and