The Candidate Case Study: Alex Bradford

Alex Bradford is a PPC Executive who was looking for his first role in Manchester following his relocation from New Zealand. The UK market is new to him so The Candidate had to make sure that we found him a role, and business, that would both allow him to demonstrate his breadth of knowledge whilst also supporting the transition. He has now secured a new role as a Senior PPC Executive with Parcels2Go and we have no doubt that he will do really well with them.

1. What attracted you to your new role and what has been the best part?

The added responsibility and the ability to manage people, which will be an exciting new responsibility for my career growth.  

2. What were you looking for in a new role?

The ability to grow in the role, which came with the new responsibilities.

3. What interests you most about the digital marketing industry?

It is so fast, ever-changing and a constant challenge, which keeps me on my toes and drives me to develop my own digital marketing knowledge.   

4. What type of person excels in this type of role?

A person who understands people at different levels has an analytical mindset and a background in numbers and trends.  

5. What is the best preparation you have had for this role?

One and One phone calls with consultants, detailing every aspect so that you are fully prepared and able to grasp the role. It is essential that you can ask questions that demonstrate your interest in the business and the industry. 

6. What are the highlights of your job?

The team I will be working with and also being promoted to a senior level.

7. What are the challenges of your role?

The new role as a whole, gone from being campaign management to managing execs and becoming a PPC Manager.

8. What added value did you get from job hunting with a recruitment agency such as us here at The Candidate?

The Candidate has such a large network and good relationship with all their clients, it was the ability to reach a lot more companies than I could do myself.

9. Will you contact a recruitment agency again for any future career change?

Yeah, but only The Candidate, because of the great experience I had throughout the job process.

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