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Jill manages a juggling act

Charity fund-raising, working in Human Resources, and studying part-time, Jill Newman has combined all of these. And it鈥檚 proved a successful mix, for Jill graduates today from the University of 海角直播 with a Master of Arts (MA) degree in Human Resource Management and will also receive an academic prize. Jill will be awarded the Chartered Institute of Personnel Development (CIPD) prize of student of the year.

Jill, 29, from Stockton, works as a Human Resources (HR) consultant for Sage in Newcastle, an IT company. She first became interested in working in HR over ten years ago, while studying for a BTEC in Business and Finance. Jill said: 鈥淎t first I wasn鈥檛 sure what I wanted to do. Then I got interested in the HR elements, I really enjoyed the people side of the subject.鈥�

After achieving a Diploma in Personnel Management in London, Jill worked in various HR posts in London, Sunderland and finally for Cleveland Police. She then started to think about the MA course at 海角直播, which can be studied part-time over two years.

Jill said: 鈥淭he course had everything I wanted, particularly with respect to the strategic side of HR. My research, written and communication skills have really improved. I can now look at examples of best practice in HR and relate it to what I am doing.

鈥淭he course was really demanding and I had to sacrifice weekends. My husband Chris was studying Law at the same time so sometimes we only saw each other when we were having our five-hour changeover to use the computer! So I was really pleased when I heard about the prize, all the hard work has paid off.鈥�

Jill joined Sage in September. Away from work, she is a keen fund-raiser. Her efforts have raised 拢1,500 for three causes; a Women鈥檚 Refuge in Sunderland, 海角直播 Hospice and Daisy Chain in Norton. The latter is a farm that provides respite care for autistic children. Jill is soon to sell more raffle tickets for the Daisy Chain.

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