Check out CIPP’s National Apprenticeship Week Event here:

https://www.cipp.org.uk/event/national-apprenticeship-week--careers-in-payroll-via-apprenticeships.html

Episode Guest

Natasha Taylor, Consultancy Relationship Lead at CIPP, and Bella Cox, Payroll and Pensions Manager at Cox & Co Payroll Solutions, meet with Jack Parsons (Jackson) UK's Chief Youth Officer.

Episode Timestamps

00:07 – What is National Apprenticeship Week, and why is it important?

00:48 – What did you do to stand out and secure your apprenticeship?

02:05 – How did your career journey start, and what was your first job?

03:30 – How can young people stand out when applying for jobs?

04:49 – How did your first job shape your career path?

06:40 – Why did you decide that college wasn’t for you?

07:51 – What should someone do if they feel like quitting college or changing direction?

08:39 – How do you research a company before applying for a job or apprenticeship?

10:33 – How can reaching out to a hiring manager help your job application?

13:11 – What is the best way to apply for an apprenticeship?

14:54 – What actually is an apprenticeship, and how does it work?

16:03 – Can you go to university and do an apprenticeship at the same time?

18:02 – Is an apprenticeship only for young people, or can you start one later in life?

22:05 – Why is payroll such an important and misunderstood industry?

27:00 – How does payroll impact financial well-being and job satisfaction?

32:04 – What skills do you develop while working in payroll that others might not expect?

36:02 – Can an apprenticeship lead to a master's degree or senior leadership roles?

43:38 – What gets you out of bed in the morning—what is your “duvet flip”?

Episode Partner

The Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals (CIPP) is the UK’s leading institute for payroll, pensions, and reward professionals. With over 9,500 members, the CIPP is dedicated to raising the profile of payroll across UK businesses through top-tier education, compliance support, and government representation. Recognized as the best overall UK association in 2021 and a top employer in 2022, the CIPP is committed to excellence and professionalism in the industry.

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