Changing career and industry isn’t a natural course nor a promoted passage in the professional world.

As a woman working in retail since eighteen years old, it is now clear that people progress or remain in the industry without adequate information of what the outside of the retail world looks like professionally.

In the thick of it, I was there and never knew what alternative possibilities existed and how my experience could be relevant.

I am now the Business Development Manager for Galliford Try Highways part of Galliford Try Plc. Before this, I held a senior position at Selfridges & Co.

An open and sincere conversation with Ash Karra led me to work in a fantastic industry where my skills and experience are put to the best use, and I grow to learn something new every day.

Ash made everything feel effortless and seamless and kindly supported my journey of transition from one industry to another.

I wasn’t made to feel like a ‘candidate’; I was made to feel like a human being with my bespoke interests and needs considered and catered for throughout the process.

Anything I lacked clarity on, Ash offered support. Before starting my new role, Ash provided the coaching to help shape my confidence & thinking, so I could join Galliford Try - Highways, ready for the challenge.

Throughout my journey so far, Ash and the team at m. int has been invaluable, checking in to be sure I feel supported and comfortable even up until today. What is crucial here is that Ash recognised the leap people take when changing industry, and his mannerism and approach reflected that.

The care and due diligence were unlike anything I have experienced before. Without Ash, I seriously doubt a change of industry would have appealed at all to me.

I experienced professionals who treat those they work with as human beings – helping uncover and harness strengths and capabilities to be sure that everything is the perfect fit with unwavering consideration to personal well-being, family, and personal life.

So my gratitude to Ash and the team at m. int, which is not your standard executive search agency. —Remarkable service.

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