{"id":425,"date":"2026-09-21T16:29:53","date_gmt":"2026-09-21T15:29:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/myapprenticeshipjourney.co.uk\/?page_id=425"},"modified":"2026-10-23T14:02:07","modified_gmt":"2026-10-23T13:02:07","slug":"about-me","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/myapprenticeshipjourney.co.uk\/?page_id=425","title":{"rendered":"About me page"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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\u00a9Copyright Pippa Hodgkins. All rights reserved.<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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Meet the apprentice<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Hi, I\u2019m Pippa, and I\u2019m currently completing my Level 3 Multi-Channel Marketing Apprenticeship at Commsave Credit Union. I\u2019ve been on my apprenticeship journey for the past 18 months, gaining experience across different areas of marketing and developing skills that I can take forward into my career.<\/p>

I haven\u2019t always been in marketing. After leaving school, I went to college and completed a Level 3 qualification in Business Management and Administration. From there, I initially thought I wanted to go to university to study Psychology. However, after completing a couple of university applications, I realised that university wasn\u2019t the right path for me.<\/p>

While I was at college, I really enjoyed learning about marketing, so I decided to look into apprenticeships as an alternative. It wasn\u2019t an easy journey! I spent around a year searching for the right one and had a couple of unsuccessful interviews along the way. Eventually, I was offered a job at Commsave Credit Union, which is where I work today.<\/p>

Looking back, although the year before starting my apprenticeship felt like a bit of a rollercoaster, I\u2019m so glad I stuck with it. Being given the opportunity to start my career through an apprenticeship is something I\u2019m really grateful for, and I wouldn\u2019t change the journey that got me here.<\/p>

Before joining Commsave, I had very little marketing knowledge. While I was applying for apprenticeships, I completed a couple of courses through The Open University to build my knowledge and learn more about the industry. Even then, I don\u2019t think I realised just how many different areas there are within marketing!<\/p>

Over the past 18 months, I\u2019ve learnt so much and, more importantly, I\u2019ve discovered which areas I really enjoy. One of these is email marketing. Before starting, I thought I would enjoy the social media side of it the most; it\u2019s been interesting to discover that email marketing is something I really enjoy.<\/p>

My role also allows me to attend lots of different events, from networking events to community events where we promote Commsave. I really enjoy getting involved in the community, meeting new people, and seeing the different ways we can help and support people. I think my enjoyment of this side of the role comes from my background in retail, as I worked in retail during college and before starting my apprenticeship.<\/p>

Overall, my apprenticeship has given me the chance to discover what I enjoy, build my confidence, and develop skills that I didn\u2019t have when I started. I\u2019m excited to see where the rest of my apprenticeship takes me, and how I can continue to grow within marketing.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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The less professional side...<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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When I\u2019m not working, I definitely like to keep myself busy and spend time with the people I love. I\u2019d describe myself as quite outgoing and sociable, so I\u2019m always up for making plans! Whether it\u2019s going to the pub for a few drinks, heading out for the day, or simply catching up with family and friends, I\u2019m happiest when I\u2019m around people.<\/p>\n

Music is a big part of my life, and my playlists are a bit of a mix, ranging from pop to rock. I\u2019ve also been playing the guitar for over five years, which is something I really enjoy. I\u2019d say I\u2019m definitely more of a play-for-fun guitarist than someone you\u2019ll see headlining anytime soon, but it\u2019s something I\u2019ve always enjoyed having as a hobby!<\/p>\n

I also love going to the horse races, reading, and getting completely invested in a good TV series. My favourite shows include Gilmore Girls, Gossip Girl and Brooklyn Nine-Nine \u2013 and yes, they are very regularly on repeat! I\u2019m also a big fan of shopping, exploring farmers\u2019 markets, and finding new coffee shops to try. If I spot a coffee shop I haven\u2019t been to before, there\u2019s a very high chance I\u2019ll be going in. <\/p>\n

Of course, I can\u2019t forget about my two dogs, Clover and Woody. They\u2019re both Labrador-Cross-Springer Spaniels and, as much as I absolutely adore them, they are both completely crazy! They definitely bring plenty of fun (and chaos) into my life.<\/p>\n

Overall, I\u2019d say I\u2019m someone who loves trying new things, being around people, and making the most of my time outside of work. I think all of these little things make up who I am and give me a good balance alongside work.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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