We recently caught up with Emily, a Recruitment Consultant within the Horticulture Industry, after completing her first year at MorePeople! From understanding the industry language to applying growing tips and tricks to her own garden, here's a look back at some of the takeaways that shaped Emily's first year.
What's been your biggest growth moment so far?
Learning to speak the horticultural language and developing a mental map of all the key players in our sector... and being able to keep up in conversations. When I first started, I felt like I’d never be able to hold my own; now I often feel like that scene of Charlie Day in It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia in front of the crazy evidence wall.
Has there been a role you have worked on that really surprised you? Was it not as you expected?
Roles in seed breeding never fail to surprise me. I’ve had the opportunity to help candidates prepare project proposals for genotyping in parsnips previously, and while I can’t offer technical advice, I always find my eyes opened to the incredible amount of work that goes into producing our food. I feel very fortunate for the insights we can gain as honorary members of this industry.
Has working in Horticulture recruitment changed your hobbies – are you a plant mum now? Or has it unearthed any unexpected personal growth?
The month I started with MorePeople was also the month I was able to get to work on the garden in my new house so I think I was always destined to take the job home. I absolutely love picking up tips from different growers and applying them to my own plants, although I’m definitely still much more successful with veg than orchids.
If you were a plant, what would you be and why?!
Probably mint because I smell nice, but I’m incredibly invasive and like to know all of your secrets.
What are you most looking forward to in year two?
As we know, Horticulture is an incredibly seasonal business, and I’m really excited to be entering the summer with some more experience and connections this year! I plan to be out and about visiting as many people as possible and attending all of the trade shows that I can squeeze in. On that note if you are considering your career options or curious about the Horticulture market, drop me a message! I'd be more than happy to schedule a confidential chat about how I can help in your next adventure.
📞01780 480 530
📩 emily@morepeople.co.uk
