Jennifer Snedden

What is your current role?

I am currently an HR Assistant for Gravitate HR, directly supporting one Consultant for various clients, and assisting with others.

What qualifications do you hold?

I graduate this year with a 2:1 MA (Hons) in Management with Human Resource Management.

Why did you get into HR?

I became interested in this diverse field within my last year of High School whilst studying business management subjects. HR was always the hidden part of the business, but a part that I felt could influence and strengthen a business in so many ways. I wished to pursue this interest further with a degree, which explored the subjectivity and reality of HRM.

How did you get into HR?

I gained specific HR experience in the summer of 2007 at a Corporate HR department; within the recruitment team. I gained an insight into an HR environment, and it left me eager to learn more about this field. Everyone was friendly, helpful and supporting - always willing to help, advise and investigate a situation. Following my graduation from Univerity, I was delighted to receive an offer from Gravitate HR, which will accelerate my learning and development in HR in different types of business.

Where do you see yourself in 5 years' time?

I would hope to have gained CIPD accreditation and be using my increased knowledge and experience to create stronger links between industries and HR, while carrying out project based work in an effort to re-shape company alignments, perceptions and attitudes towards HR.

What's been your biggest career high so far?

Having only just started my career in HR, it would be being given this opportunity at Gravitate!

Who is your biggest inspiration?

My Mum                     

Describe yourself in three words

Friendly, considerate and hard working

Contact me on: 0131 225 7458