I decided I needed some inspiration to keep me focused on a career I know is worth sticking to.
The HR Manager of Farmers phoned me today to amp me up for potential job positions I may find myself in in the future.
And amp he did!
His job is basically people people people, with his focus on bettering the work environment and have a positive influence on workers. He lives in Waihi and works primarily from home, maintaining the Employment webpage for Farmers, sorting through CVs, and interviewing potential employees for the Farmers stores in both Auckland and Hamilton. Being the recruiter, Tim gets to meet each employee individually, meaning he is widely known and respected - he says a trip to the office is more a social event than anything else. His week generally includes a number of regional meetings with others in his position, with a couple of days in the week working from home. His joy in work comes from finding a willing employee, watching them adapt to their role over the year, then proudly sending them off to higher positions and job roles, knowing it was he who matched the worker to the appropriate job. To Tim, each worker is a member of the family. He chooses individuals who have enthusiasm and life, who are willing to interact with and serve customers, rather than simply man the till and sell products. There is a wide range of areas to choose from within HR, from recruitment, to advertising, to mediating. Tim explained to me that I will determine, throughout my study, which area I most enjoy, and the specific job I should aim for based on my strengths and interests.
I am definitely inspired to pursue a career in HR! It was very relieving to hear someone enthusiastic about their job describe what their work entails on a daily basis. That is a job I can certainly see myself in one day.
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