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\"Sara<\/p>\n

“I believe that the most important thing is to be curious and open minded, and not be afraid of change, because it allows us to grow and improve.”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

I\u2019m currently on secondment with the ASK Development team as a Junior Developer after having completed the ServiceNow Bootcamp during summer 2023.<\/p>\n

What do I love about my role?<\/h2>\n

I really enjoy working with and using the ServiceNow platform, and I hope to advance to an expert level.<\/p>\n

How did I get here?<\/h2>\n

\"Sara<\/p>\n

Years ago, my background was more focused in arts and crafts. I used to have a cake shop in Sardinia before moving to the UK about 11 years ago. After working as a cake designer for four years in London, I decided to change my career path to concentrate on IT.<\/p>\n

I began as a junior first line analyst in an investment bank before being given the chance to work in asset management. This gave me the opportunity to get a job at Imperial in a similar position. Alongside this, I resumed my academic studies to obtain a BA degree, which I completed during the pandemic.<\/p>\n

<\/h2>\n

My influences<\/h2>\n

My younger sister and one of my friends motivated me to change careers. They both helped me to realise that I did not have to limit myself and to think outside the box.<\/p>\n

Managing a work-life balance<\/h2>\n

I love starting new activities and some of my favourite hobbies are knitting and crocheting and studying new languages.<\/p>\n

My advice<\/h2>\n

If you’re interested in technology, start with the basics and figure out which area you want to specialise in. It is such a broad field that you will be able to pick a path that aligns with your goals.<\/p>\n

I believe that the most important thing is to be curious, open minded, and not be afraid of change, because it allows us to grow and improve.<\/p>\n

Want to join ICT?<\/h3>\n

We have some great and diverse roles in ICT, and we are always on the look out for the best tech talent.<\/p>\n

If you want to join our team check out our current job vacancies<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Check out our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion pages<\/a> and find out about or activities to remove barriers and create a great place to work.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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