To celebrate International Women's Day, we spoke to females from across the Xcede Group teams. We discussed their careers, challenges they have overcome to get to where they are today, and how they are working to #EmbraceEquality. Here is our interview with Bao Trinh. What is your previous experience / has your career path looked like?I started at Xcede as a graduate after university, and had the opportunity to progress each year ever since (from mentoring juniors to move into a fully BD focused role). Name a woman that has inspired you?There is not one specific woman, but rather the bunch of my closest girlfriends that have been alongside me for years, and each of their different traits inspire me day to day. What challenges have you faced along the way and what did you do to overcome them?Moved countries quite a few times without knowing anyone, or sometimes even the language and had to start from scratch every single time by getting out of my comfort zone with an open mindset, strong determination and leveraging my networks! What is the best piece of advice you would give to a younger you?Don’t spend all of your money! How will you #EmbraceEquity for women’s equality today and beyond?Enjoying breakfast catching up with the other ladies in the business! from https://www.xcede.com/blog/2023/03/international-womens-day-2023-interview-with-bao-trinh
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To celebrate International Women's Day, we spoke to females from across the Xcede Group teams. We discussed their careers, challenges they have overcome to get to where they are today, and how they are working to #EmbraceEquality. Here, we speak to Tammy Rangila. What is your previous experience / has your career path looked like?Young and ambitious, I was set on making money and moving out when I turned 18! And I did just that. Started as an Au pair for a General Manager of an Agency who introduced me to the world of recruitment – 6 years later and I have never looked back. Name a woman that has inspired you:Definitely my mother. What challenges have you faced along the way and what did you do to overcome them?What is a road to success without challenges right ? I moved to a new province on my own, and left my fiancé in Durban for a year while I adjusted to a new workplace and new industry without having the comfort of my family to lean on for quite some time. It was a positive life challenge and definitely made me grow up very quickly - it was a time I will never regret and will always be thankful for. What is the best piece of advice you would give to a younger you?Never be scared to take risks and keep smashing your goals. How will you #EmbraceEquity for women’s equality today and beyond?I will continue to be a voice to ensure that diversity in the business remains consistent and that there are equal opportunities measured on skills and capabilities, and shift hiring to valuing what we term as a culture “add” as opposed to a culture fit. from https://www.xcede.com/blog/2023/03/international-womens-day-2023-interview-with-tammy-rangila To celebrate International Women's Day, we spoke to females from across the Xcede Group teams. We discussed their careers, challenges they have overcome to get to where they are today, and how they are working to #EmbraceEquality. First up, is an interview with Group Systems Manager, Amy Vine. What is your previous experience / has your career path looked like?My Career only really started in 2010 when I joined (what is now) the Xcede Group as an Operations Manager. Dan Oakes & Adam Marsh entrusted me with more and more responsibility. This is where my flair for tech became apparent and nurtured. I must mention Kyloe Partners and (at the time) the two couples that owned the organisation. Both of the women owners had entirely different approaches and skill sets but were equally inspiring. I never felt that I was being treated any differently to my male peers and certainly not given any special treatment when I was travelling all over Europe at weird and wonderful times of the day and night seeing clients, which was entirely out of my comfort zone, but so very rewarding. I honestly don’t think it crossed their minds to treat me differently. Name a woman that has inspired you?I thought long and hard about this question and there is no one particular woman that has inspired me, as many have touched my life over the years. Seeing a woman on TV who has broken through the glass ceiling has always given me a fist-pump feeling; first female prime minister, first female speaker in the house of commons, first female first minister, to name but a few. I am also fortunate to have had inspiring women in my private life. My cousin,Sarah Beauvallet, was, and is, a trailblazer in the traditionally male dominated banking sector. My mum was a strong and self-confident woman, again, breaking boundaries in her work life but also inspiring me to work hard and just be the best I can at what I do. What challenges have you faced along the way and what did you do to overcome them?In all honesty I don’t feel I have faced many challenges, other than my own personal barriers. I have always had both female and male leaders that have acknowledged my strengths and encouraged me. I do feel that at the stage of the career I am at now, I look around for mentors and, being in tech, they are generally men who I don’t feel I could open up to about my weaknesses and how to improve on them. So, no real past challenges, but a current one. What is the best piece of advice you would give to a younger you?Probably the advice I still give myself now, hold your head high and believe in your knowledge and self. If someone gives you unconstructive negative feedback, it’s probably more an issue with them than it is with you. How will you #EmbraceEquity for women’s equality today and beyond?I will continue to do what I do now, be a mentor to women that pass through my life; to believe in themselves and develop their strengths. Also, encourage workplaces to be accommodating of family commitments: the school run, the doctors’ appointments, the sick child, both for working women and working men. from https://www.xcede.com/blog/2023/03/international-womens-day-2023-interview-with-amy-vine To celebrate International Women's Day, we spoke to females from across the Xcede Group teams. We discussed their careers, challenges they have overcome to get to where they are today, and how they are working to #EmbraceEquality. Here is our interview with Claire Hanness. What is your previous experience / has your career path looked like?I have always worked in an office and within the Administration Department. I started working when I was 17, and am still working at 49! I have worked for various sectors, but the longest is Recruitment. I have never wanted a career as such, just a job that allows me to live a happy life. Name a woman that has inspired you?The person who has inspired me most is a friend called Ruth. She is an amazing lady. She has a very strong faith and mentored me when I was younger. Over the years that I have known her, she has experienced a lot of tragedy in her family - losing her husband to a hijacked plane in Ethiopia in 1996, and 3 years ago she lost her beloved son in a car accident. Throughout this suffering her faith remains and I admire her so very much. What challenges have you faced along the way and what did you do to overcome them?With most of the challenges I have faced, I have made sure that as a result I have changed for the better and learnt from each experience no matter how easy or hard. What is the best piece of advice you would give to a younger you?
How will you #EmbraceEquity for women’s equality today and beyond?Supporting each other to be the best version of ourselves that we can be. from https://www.xcede.com/blog/2023/03/international-womens-day-2023-interview-with-claire-hanness To celebrate International Women's Day, we spoke to females from across the Xcede Group teams. We discussed their careers, challenges they have overcome to get to where they are today, and how they are working to #EmbraceEquality. Here is our interview with Tessa Soh. What is your previous experience / has your career path looked like?I went straight into renewable energy recruitment right after school and have been in this line for the past 4 years. As a woman in the workforce, I’ve been given the opportunity to develop myself and learn from the people around me. Name a woman that has inspired you?My mum has always been and will continue to be the woman who inspires me most. She works hard and loves tenderly, made numerous sacrifices to nurture and bring my siblings and I up. What challenges have you faced along the way and what did you do to overcome them?As with almost everyone else, I’ve gone through countless hurdles throughout my career in recruitment. Being the youngest by age and a woman in the team has sometimes made it trickier to earn the trust and respect of my fellow colleagues/peers older than me. However, I’ve learned that the work I put in and the results that come forth as well as my attitude to the people around me is what ultimately helps me gain the respect of others. What is the best piece of advice you would give to a younger you?Respect yourself and not just those that surround you. How will you #EmbraceEquity for women’s equality today and beyond?Speak up. Speak up against discrimination, harassment, and inequality that women face. Call out gender bias and hold people accountable for their actions. from https://www.xcede.com/blog/2023/03/international-womens-day-2023-interview-with-tessa-soh We are thrilled to announce that we have been award the Feefo Platinum Trusted Service Awardfor the second year in a row. This recent accreditation further signals how we consistently deliver an exceptional experience for our clients and candidates, year after year. The Platinum Trusted Service Award is given to businesses that achieve Gold standard for three consecutive years or more. As it is based purely on interactions with real customers, this highly respected badge of approval remains unique. All Xcede reviews must be verified as genuine, and in turn, the accreditation is an honest reflection of Xcede’s ongoing commitment to excellent service. Adam Blaney, COO of Xcede commented: “We’re delighted to receive a Platinum Trusted Service Award. Keeping our customers happy is our priority so this award gives us confidence we are providing an exceptional level of service. The award also recognises just how hard our employees have worked under fresh challenges, with both rising inflation and the cost-of-living crisis affecting both consumers and businesses alike.” Tony Wheble, CEO at Feefo, said: “The Trusted Service Awards have always been about recognising companies that go way beyond the norm in customer service and in turn receive great feedback from delighted customers. A particular congratulations to Xcede for winning a Platinum Trusted Service Award by providing great customer service consistently over a number of years. I look forward to seeing them continue to achieve next year and beyond.” Contact our specialist team today to discover how Xcede can help you. from https://www.xcede.com/blog/2023/01/xcede-receives-feefo-platinum-trusted-service-award-for-second-consecutive-year Do you have an eye for detail and a mind for critical thinking? If so, this will deliver you a whole heap of job opportunities, especially when it comes to chasing a career in the digital industry (where the need for fine-tuned analytics is on the rise). The rise in digital analyst demandIn the UK alone, there are over 6,000 active Digital Analyst jobs active on LinkedIn. Why? Over the past few years, leaders have come to recognise that, in order to remain competitive, they need to make use of the resources at their fingertips. As such, they are desperate to secure individuals who can pull actionable insights from the overwhelmingly large amount of data available to them. They need intelligent, qualified, employees. Should I pursue a career in digital analytics?If you’re someone who loves statistics, likes being challenged, feels comfortable identifying anomalies and is good at recognising patterns, then you’re in a really strong position. On top of this, if you also have the skills to create detailed reports that business decision-makers can use to their advantage, you’re guaranteed to find a rewarding and incredible job position in digital analytics (regardless of whether or not you have prior experience). The 4 best digital analytics careersFrom PPC to SEO, there are so many applications for Data and Digital Analysts, each allowing you to specialise in a field you’re passionate about for a high level of job satisfaction. 1. SoftwareAs technology becomes more and more integrated with all business activities, it’s critical to ensure that stakeholders can easily use the systems required to meet their end goal. As a digital analyst in the software field, you’ll be encouraged to measure user activity, retention times, bounce rates, and more. There’ll be a heap of qualitative and quantitative data available for you to digest and utilise to create the best possible user experience. Plus, as the capabilities of software continue to evolve, so will the shape of your role. This will keep you on your toes and engage you in a gratifying job that is both challenging and incredibly rewarding. 2. Sales and advertisingHave you ever considered a job in sales? As businesses become more focused on thriving through the digital marketplace, they’re funnelling resources into building valuable relationships with their clients and prospects. This is changing the shape of digital analyst roles. Now, employees in this position would use data insights to explore their organisation’s buying journey, understand when customers are about to convert, and propose when an advert should go live. 3. Digital marketingWherever you are in the world, a career in digital marketing is bound to be one that inspires you and allows you to express your creativity. Whether you choose a digital analyst position that specialises in SEO, web analytics, or social media, you’ll find yourself with an array of exciting data to digest. It’ll be your role to track market changes, predict trends, and make suggestions to the wider team. Your insight will influence the day-to-day activity of your organisation as they look to engage its target audience and convert leads. 4. FinanceIn a world where competitiveness is required to survive, data analysis is the key to an organisation’s success. Being able to make informed and educated decisions on their next movements gives employees the tools they need to:
Rather than trusting their gut and making costly mistakes, they’ll have an employee like you to compile insights and provide advice. The benefits of working in digital analyticsIn today’s digital world, hundreds of business operations require analysts to enhance a team’s success. This means you’ll be a valued team member wherever you go and your voice will always be listened to. You can benefit from an average salary of around:
(Source: Glassdoor) Choosing a job in digital analyticsThere are so many options for someone pursuing a career in digital analytics. It can be more than a little overwhelming. The likelihood is, in an industry facing vast talent shortages, you’ll be able to spend hours scrolling through job boards and looking at the array of opportunities available to you. However, some particular roles will offer a long-lasting and extremely exciting career, including:
Roles in these fields not only have long-term survivability, but they offer competitive salaries and lots of advancement potential. Recruit with XcedeXcede is a team of global recruitment specialists, sourcing employees for a range of dynamic job positions. Our dedication to finding experienced candidates with the right qualifications allows businesses to foster growth and continue scaling.Get in touch today. from https://www.xcede.com/blog/2022/11/top-4-digital-analytics-careers Once upon a time, data (and all that it entailed) was relatively simple. It allowed:
Now, its capabilities are evolving. On top of offering businesses the ability to gain a better understanding of their organisation, market, and customers, digital analytics grants powerful competitive advantages. Due to this, the data market is thriving and the sheer amount of insights that can be accessed is growing every single day. What is digital analytics?It’s the process of breaking down the data produced by a variety of online platforms. It usually focuses on customer information (such as buying behaviour), but can also reveal key organisational and market insights. “You can now use digital analytics to track website and mobile app performance, understand user behaviour, map your market, evaluate the effectiveness of your marketing channels, and more. From there, you can solve issues, find areas to improve your business, and make better decisions with a data-driven analytics strategy.” - SimilarWeb Do businesses rely on digital analytics in 2022?Yes. Over time, digital analytics has started to become a core part of standard operational processes for many technologically-sound organisations. According to our research:
Data is becoming deeply integrated into our day-to-day work and changing the shape of leadership roles like CFO and CTO. Why are businesses relying more on digital analytics?Admit it. Most people hate change. As the amount of data available continues to rise, it doesn’t explain why businesses are so quick to adopt it. After all, some took years to even consider developing a website. Can’t they just continue on as they always have? Not if they want to compete in a complex, highly globalised market. The successful application of digital analytics is becoming key to business survival. The growing need for digital analytics dataAs the internet allows your audience to access more and more of your competitors, comparing products before buying, you need a way to capture their attention and differentiate yourself if you want to guarantee a sale. Digital analytics provides the information you need to identify interested parties, target adverts, and deliver the best possible experience for each of your prospective leads. This way, you can:
Ultimately, digital analytics can stop you from wasting your marketing and sales budget and actually make an impact. Remember, people talk. If your brand can consistently offer an exceptional customer experience, referrals (and more business) will soon follow. Doesn’t that sound ideal? The benefits of using digital analyticsOver the last few years, a trend has formed. More businesses than ever before are using CRM (91%) to communicate with their customers. Why? Because platforms like these increase employee efficiency and produce an incredible amount of digital data that can be used to their advantage. Unless you want to fall behind, you need to start doing the same. Digital analytics can give you:
In a digital age where customers are regularly using platforms like websites, mobile applications, social media, and email, your competitors could already have a way to contact them. Ignoring data puts you at risk of missing out on a range of business opportunities. (Source: Marketing Charts) How to recruit digital data analystsDigital analytics isn’t just useful for informing employee actions on a day-to-day basis. It actively builds survivability into your company to give you a higher chance of meeting your goals. As more businesses recognise the advantages of digital analytics, thousands of roles are opening up across the world. With thousands of open positions currently advertised on LinkedIn, you’ll face some heavy competition to secure the qualified and experienced talent you need. Instead, consider skipping the queue by speaking to industry recruiters Xcede. We already have a vast network of candidates looking for their next big opportunity with you. Work with XcedeXcede works with top-tier data and digital candidates across the world. Partnering with leading organisations, we take pride in supporting technological evolution and industrial revolution. Our dedication to finding experienced and diverse candidates with the right qualifications allows businesses to foster growth and continue scaling. Contact us today to get started. from https://www.xcede.com/blog/2022/10/why-are-businesses-relying-more-on-digital-analytics “We’re not doing enough.” It’s a bold statement that has been made by multiple renewable energy experts in recent months, each one loudly expressing their concerns about the current direction of the UK wind market. After data has revealed that numerous (extensive) opportunities are being ignored time and time again because of the industry’s latest focus on offshore work, we need to once again broaden our horizons. “England has been failing to capitalise on the potential of onshore wind.” - The Guardian What is the UK’s onshore wind potential?Despite having multiple successful sites across the country, such as:
…the strict rules and regulations of our industry are holding the market back. As it stands, the UK has a lot of untapped sites that would be absolutely perfect for housing wind turbines. It’s a tragic loss that we’re not already using them, especially when 75% of voters would be eager to welcome wind farms in their local area. Why is the UK’s onshore wind market so restricted?Frustratingly, Footnote 54 in the National Planning Policy Framework has made it virtually impossible for onshore wind project developers to acquire planning permissions. Why? The rule states that, should any group - no matter its size - involved with the local community object to a chosen location, the farm would have to be shut down before any work has been started. (Source: Regen SW) Understandably, this is hardly creating an attractive market that investors are willing to take a risk on. Who wants to spend so much money designing extensive plans, conducting area research, and getting government approval, only to be shut down by a tiny minority of the nearby population? In an entire article dedicated to this subject, the Guardian has made a firm and resounding criticism of the existing legislation - which could influence positive social change: “As onshore wind generation is ever cheaper compared with gas and nuclear energy, this seems particularly harsh on those struggling to pay bills.” What can be done to save the UK onshore wind industry?There’s no doubt about it. The UK is facing an extensive energy crisis that is bound to affect average quality of life up and down the country in the next few years. Going forward, our government will either need to:
Thankfully, the latter has already started. “On 23 September, former Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng unveiled the UK Government’s prospective growth plan aiming to reduce the cost of energy bills, at an expected cost of £31 billion over its first six months. One of the primary inclusions, which has seen a positive response from the energy industry, is the return of support incentives for the development of onshore wind – one of the cleanest and cheapest methods of generating green energy.” - Current Beyond this, our industry should lobby for a revision of Footnote 54, which will open up opportunities for firms in the UK to establish multiple new wind farms. When will the UK unleash its onshore wind potential?While the UK’s onshore wind market will soon be able to release its potential, the process is certainly going to take a while. Although the government has shown they have a plan for saving our market, we can’t expect instant results. It takes time for legislation and bills to be approved, and energy companies may still find themselves on a long waiting list until traffic dies down. However, from there, we can anticipate a drastic surge in growth. The onshore wind market has an exciting future ahead. How to make the most of UK onshore wind potentialAny firms already operating in the sector will recognise the government’s latest growth plan as the beneficial asset that it is. Over the next few years, you should prepare yourself for additional projects that could be soon taking place. Ensure you have:
What’s more? (Source: Renewables UK)
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