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John Lewis Partnership
Anna’s Story
Talent Acquisition Attraction Manager
Hi, I’m Anna, and I’m currently a Talent Acquisition Attraction Manager.
Nine years ago, I was facing a big decision. I had secured a university place to study Business and Management, but I knew it was an incredibly popular route. I wanted to differentiate myself, gain practical experience, and find a different way to kickstart my career.
That’s when I discovered the John Lewis Retail Management Apprenticeship. I was fortunate enough to secure a place, deferred my university offer for a year to give it a try… and nine years later, I’m still here!
The Retail Management Apprenticeship gave me the fundamental skills and knowledge to step up into my first management role within the first year. Wanting to further my career the opportunity arose to complete an Operational Management Apprenticeship, which accredited me as a Chartered Manager (CMI). This gave me the transferable skills to make the leap from working in our shops to joining Talent Acquisition at Head Office.
I am currently completing my Level 5 CIPD People Professional Apprenticeship, applying legal, analytical, and HR lifecycle tools to my role every single day.
Balancing work and study isn’t always easy, but my People Managers and the Partnership have been brilliant. They truly advocate for my continuous development, ensuring I have the dedicated off-the-job time to maintain a healthy work-life balance.
If you’re looking for an organisation that invests in your future, the Partnership is exactly that.
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