George Cummings is an Associate Consultant specialising in recruitment for accountancy professionals across the East of England. Find out more about him in this short interview, where we discover his work challenges.
George, could you please tell us a bit about yourself and what you were doing before joining AJ Chambers?
I am a hard-working and driven individual who feels passionate about helping others. Before joining AJ Chambers, I was studying towards completing my Marketing degree at the University of Essex, whilst also working part time in retail. I feel the knowledge and skills acquired from my past experiences allow me to effectively communicate with people from all walks of life.
What is your main work focus? What regions or practice areas do you cover?
I specialise in recruitment for Accountancy professionals for Chartered and Certified firms, with my network covering Essex, Suffolk & Norfolk. My focus as a Recruitment Consultant for AJ Chambers is matching the right talent with the right opportunities, in order to help all people involved reach the best outcome.
Which of our company values (Integrity, Curiosity, Collaboration, Urgency) relates the most to your work?
The Company value that resonates most to me is Integrity, I like to pride myself on offering the best advice to people even in situations that might not align with my own interests. I believe this value is an integral part of building the foundations for long lasting relationships and relationships built upon trust.
What do you find the most challenging aspect of the job?
I find the most challenging aspect of the job is dealing with setbacks, Recruitment is an industry built around the psychology of people, who can be unpredictable. External factors can de-rail weeks of hard work and lead to unprecedented situations. However, I like to use these setbacks as motivation, to resolve any unprecedented scenarios and achieve a desirable outcome.
What do you like to do in your spare time?
In my spare time I like to spend time with the important people in my life, I am also a big sports fan often following Football, Basketball and Boxing.
If you would like to work with George Cummings, please view his contact info here or email: george.cummings@aj-chambers.com
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