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Kate Grogan, 25, works in human resources at DP World Southampton. She landed a more senior job shortly after beginning her postgraduate diploma in human resources management at Portsmouth Business School
“After graduating with a psychology degree, I spent my spare time trawling the jobsites trying to figure out what I wanted to do with myself,“ she said.
“I liked the idea of HR but my mum works in this sector and I didn’t want to be following her path. I still applied for a few jobs in the sector and, amazingly, got a temporary position. It was a perfect role for me to start in as I was able to learn how business functions as well as learning about HR.
“Although it was a good place to start, it was important for me to gain qualifications to further my career. Thanks to my mum’s background, I knew the next step was to get qualified with the CIPD.
“I attended Portsmouth’s open event to learn more about the human resources management course. Margaret Mackay, the
Kate Grogan enjoys a career boost
course leader, was hosting the stand and it was very useful to talk to her about the course as she knew everything about it. I found Portsmouth very welcoming.
“I love the fact that I am studying alongside other professionals
in human resouces – the stories about others’ experiences are invaluable and the lecturers’ previous working experience really helps with our learning.
“I updated my CV soon after joining the course and uploaded
it to all the jobsites that I could. Soon after, I was offered a job working in HR for DP World Southampton. This was the perfect next move for me.
“Studying hasn’t been an easy ride. The pace of work has definitely stepped up in my second year and, at the same time, I have had to learn a new business. But I’m enjoying it and I can see progression. Overall I’m feeling really positive and happy I took the leap.
“I want to do well, I want to have a career and be considered as someone who makes a difference. Everyone has the same struggles with motivation but we all know that if you keep going you will achieve that qualification that opens up new opportunities.“
Grogan started her course in 2013 and will graduate this summer.
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