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Introducing Kieran Baxter, ThoughtSpark’s newest addition

  • Kieran Baxter
  • February 21, 2022
Tamarama Beach

This year, we’re pleased to welcome two new Account Executives, Christian and Kieran. Here, Kieran tells us about his gap year working in Australia, why he is interested in a career in content marketing, and how he joined ThoughtSpark through the Kickstart scheme.

My name is Kieran and I’m the newest recruit here at ThoughtSpark. I recently started my exciting journey as an Account Executive.

A few interesting positions helped me to develop skills for the world of work. After finishing my history degree at the University of Sussex, I travelled to Brisbane, Australia to start a new role working in a boarding school. Living on the other side of the world without family or friends was a daunting experience – but one that certainly helped me become more independent and adventurous. The school holidays gave me ample opportunity to travel, and I was able to see much of Australia, New Zealand, and Japan during my breaks. I made lifelong friends and lasting connections with fellow staff, students, and many characterful Australians. Unfortunately, my time abroad was curtailed by the pandemic, forcing me to fly home earlier than I would have liked.

Kieran Baxter Standing in front of a signThe pandemic brought new challenges to my job hunt, but I picked up a fascinating role with the Office of National Statistics working on Census 2021. My task was to engage with the local community to try to increase response rates to the Census – something we achieved successfully as a team, generating a 98.5% completion rate in our local area. Following this, I found a role as a hockey coach working for my local club. They wanted someone to design and execute a youth outreach programme to teach the basics to primary school children and encourage them to join the club full time. I had great fun in this role; it helped me develop my confidence as a leader as well as the ability to think on my feet.

When the schools programme finished in November 2021, I began searching for full time work again.

After struggling through numerous applications, I eventually came across the role here at ThoughtSpark advertised through the government’s Kickstart scheme aiming to get young people back into work. The role immediately piqued my interest and I quickly sent off an application. Despite the best efforts of a COVID diagnosis, I was able to make a good impression during my interview, was offered the role and have enjoyed every moment since! I wanted to turn my love of writing and research into a career, and working at ThoughtSpark allows me to use these skills in a new environment where my natural sociability can also shine through and help develop connections.

Outside of work I am a keen sportsman and still play for Berkhamsted Hockey Club every Saturday. I also play six-a-side football, frequent the gym, and like to ski – when pandemics allow! I love to travel; having a father who works for an airline has allowed me to travel to over twenty-five countries so far, and I’m looking forward to getting back on a plane soon.

Get to know our new Account Executive Kieran here. If you’re interested in working with or at ThoughtSpark, feel free to drop us a line here or connect with us on LinkedIn.

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