From Recruitment to Reinvention: Thriving Through Career Pivots and Life Changes

Work It Like A Mum

In this exciting Work It Like a Mum episode, we chat with Lucinda Reader, founder of Ravelo HR, about her unique journey through recruitment, career transitions, and motherhood. Lucinda shares how she balanced career growth with her personal life and offers insights from her vast experience in recruitment.

Episode Highlights:

• Early Career: Lucinda began her career at 17 in a boutique recruitment agency, learning the ropes in the fast-paced recruitment world.
• Harrods & Luxury Brands: Lucinda transitioned to in-house recruitment at Harrods, where she built a successful recruitment model for luxury brands like Chanel and Gucci.
• Motherhood & Career Shifts: She opens up about how motherhood and overcoming a life-threatening illness reshaped her career goals.
• Founding Ravelo HR: Lucinda discusses creating her HR consultancy and how she helps organisations with talent mapping and succession planning.
• Tips for Job Seekers: Based on her years of recruitment experience, she shares advice on creating standout CVs and acing interviews.

Key Takeaways:

• Focus on achievements in your CV
• Be prepared to share your accomplishments in interviews confidently
• Stay flexible and open to new career opportunities
• Balancing work and family is possible with resilience and support

Tune in for career tips, personal insights, and inspiring stories from Lucinda's journey!
Show Links:
Connect with our host, Elizabeth Willetts, on LinkedIn
Connect with Lucinda Reader on LinkedIn
Ravello HR Website

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Kapitler

1. Empowering Working Moms (00:00:00)

2. Exploring Career Breaks and Recruitment (00:10:34)

3. Navigating Career Transitions and Motherhood (00:14:46)

4. Returning From Maternity Leave (00:27:34)

5. Starting a Business and Work-Life Balance (00:33:48)

6. Strategic Talent Planning in Business (00:44:16)