People Partner
Chel Marrett
What is your greatest success in recruitment?
I had been entrusted to temporarily join the recruitment team of a company when initially I was training for a different role within the business. It put a fire in my belly for recruitment because its approach was a little different than what I had previously been used to. The company was remote and had a set amount of accounts that they were continuously hiring for. There was a heavy focus put on getting to know the candidate, discovering if they would fit in with a specific work culture and lots of conversation involved. It really enabled me to find out things that I wouldn’t have through a CV alone. As useful as CV’s are the humans behind them are multifaceted and multi-talented and some things are better discovered through verbal communication. Through that role, I managed to onboard and assign candidates to accounts that best suit them and see them thrive in those roles.
What is your most embarrassing moment?
After giving blood for the first time I went back to school for a full-day theatre show rehearsal the following day. When I left the centre they initially said to take it easy for the next 24 hours and to not do any vigorous activity but because I felt fine I continued as normal… All I remember was one moment I was having a great time, then all eyes were on me looking mortified.
When I came to, I realised I had passed out mid-rehearsal and I had to be escorted to the nurse’s office, they called the ambulance to check me over to which I awkwardly informed them that I had thought the advice given was just a ‘precautionary thing they had to say’ rather than actual advice. The school nurse and the paramedics weren’t best pleased and forced me to take a nap and eat apples and bananas to give me a little more energy. I was allowed back into rehearsal for the remainder of the day but I was sat down for a lot of it. I listen to all medical advice now, haha!
What is your favourite food?
My husband makes these burgers that are actually stunning, they’re huge and messy and perfect. 3 Smash patties, pickles, bacon, 4 types of cheese, caramelised onions, toasted brioche buns, bacon-mayo, lettuce, tomato… I’m gonna have to ask him to make some now… mmm!
What are you most famous for/known for?
It’s a running theme in my family that I know a bit of everything and if it’s within my means I’ll probably learn how to do it. Over the years I’ve taught myself how to play the guitar, and piano, sing, do photography and bake. On top of that, I’m forever taking little courses here and there to learn new things and develop new skills. I never want to be the one in the room that is completely clueless, so I try my hardest to stay educated in a somewhat creative way.