From time to time we are asked to support students with some Work Experience, and where we can, we are always happy to accommodate students. It’s always good to be able to take these opportunities to introduce young people to Cemex, so that in the future they might consider a career with us or in the wider industry.  It’s especially nice too when we can do this for families of colleagues at Cemex.

Last week university graduate, Ella Doody, whose father, Rob Doody, previously worked at Cemex for many years, spent some time at Binley office working in Customer Service and Facilities.

Ella spent several days with the HR team at our Head Office in Coventry. Ella shares her experience here:

“I’m Ella, and I recently had the privilege of spending three days at the Cemex Head Offices with the Human Resources team, as work experience with Lucy, Laura, and Rob. My familiarity with Cemex comes from my father, Rob Doody, who worked there for many years and always spoke highly of his experience. As a recent university graduate determining a clear career path can be challenging. However, I have recently chosen to pursue a career in HR and am currently undertaking my Level 5 CIPD qualification. This week’s immersion in the world of HR confirmed that I have indeed made the right choice.

The team was exceptionally welcoming, just as my Dad said they would be, and they arranged various activities across different HR areas. I engaged with HR projects, learning and development, and got a taste of the administrative side, which I will likely focus on early in my career. The most invaluable takeaway was the career advice I received, underscoring the importance of hands-on experience alongside theoretical knowledge.

Overall, the experience was brilliant and has given me even more motivation to complete my CIPD qualification and embark on my HR career, wherever it may lead.”

Photo L to R: Lucy Forster and Ella Doody.