An exceptional panel of global business leaders shared their decades of experience in human resources and recruitment. Our guests explained the role of human resources, how work is changing, and offered tips on securing a dream job.

Charlotte Fildes (Clayton, DH 2004) is Head of Talent at KPMG’s global Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) $1 billion dollar practice. Alexandra Buxton is Culture & Talent Director at Fortnum & Mason. Fleur Evans is an Executive Search Consultant who spent ten years building boutique executive search firm Heidrick & Struggles, focusing on FTSE Board appointments. 

Our speakers emphasised the importance of making a good first impression, asking great questions, listening and observing, and being the person who always does more than is asked of them. They also recommended surrounding yourself with good people who can lead you in interesting and unexpected directions. 

They reassured pupils not to worry too much about the impact of AI or obsessing about which degree they should take. They believe organisations will always need flexible and adaptable people who know what to do when they don’t know what to do, which is beyond any computer.