Lauren Doherty is HR Partner for Appleby, a global law firm based in Douglas Isle of Man. Lauren will join our ‘CV Surgery’ panel, which will share tips and insight from some of the Isle of Man’s leading HR professionals and recruiters about how you can make your application truly stand out from the crowd.

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Tell us about yourself!

I’m Lauren, I work in the Human Resources department for a global law firm, Appleby. I was born and raised on the Isle of Man and moved to Birmingham to study a degree in English Language & Sociology. I relocated to London to begin my career in HR, working for Virgin Active and itsu. After several years long commutes into the city and extortionate rentals, my partner and I returned to the Isle of Man in 2017.

Why did you decide to work in the Isle of Man?

I chose to return to the island for better job opportunities, work-life balance and to enjoy the island’s beautiful coastal walks.

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Sue Powell is HR Manager at Capital International Group, an Isle of Man based Financial Services company which is built on the founding values of innovation, integrity and excellence. Sue will join our ‘CV Surgery’ panel, which will share tips and insight from some of the Isle of Man’s leading HR professionals and recruiters about how you can make your application truly stand out from the crowd.

Tell us about yourself!

Following a varied early career spanning human resources, corporate banking and sales, I worked as a recruitment consultant for 4 years before deciding to return to HR in 2014. Since then, I have become an associate member of CIPD and am responsible for managing a Human resources unit of over 100 employees in the IOM in my role as HR Manager at Capital International Group.

Capital offer a Graduate Scheme and have partnered with UCM, they offer a full-time rotational 2 year traineeship scheme for up to 2 graduates per year.

Why did you decide to work in the Isle of Man?

I was born and grew up on the Isle of Man. I’ve had an exciting and varied career so far without having to leave and sacrifice the beauty and tranquillity the Island offers; it’s truly a fantastic place to work and live.