Glenn Porter
Customer Services Manager at Genesis Homes
Key Details:
| Current industry | Construction |
|---|---|
| School attended | Appleby Grammar School |
| College/training provider attended | Kendal College |
| Year completed GCSEs | 2015 |
| Favourite lessons at school | IT, Maths, English |
Q&A
— Give a short overview of your career journey after school
After leaving school, I attended Kendal College to study Catering and Hospitality. Following my studies, I spent a number of years working in the hospitality industry before moving into an administrative role. I then went onto working in the construction industry within customer services for house builders and have recently progressed into the position of Customer Services Manager for Genesis Homes.
— What do you love about your job?
Ensuring that the journey of one of the most significant purchases in a person’s life is both positive and seamless.
— What piece of advice would you give to young people about finding their best next step?
Be open to trying new things and don’t feel pressured to have your career path or first job figured out right away.
— What three essential skills do you think have helped you to be successful in your job?
Speaking, Problem Solving, Teamwork.
— What advice would you give to someone considering working in your industry?
Give it a try, there are many different roles within the industry that you might want to explore.
— What is the best piece of advice you have been given that has helped you on your career journey?
Never give up when you are feeling the pressure. Tomorrow is always another day.