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What’s the best pathway to get to the top of the career ladder? We asked Alan Laing, Managing Director at IFS in the UK and Ireland to share the path he took to get to where he is now. IFS is a global company that develops enterprise software for customers around the world. As well as being responsible for thousands of employees on the team, Alan is also Chairman of FISCAL Technologies and has previously held a number of executive roles with several companies from Avaya to Oracle. In this interview he shares his career story including:

What his role requires at IFS
His childhood and university experiences, including the challenges he faced at university
What employers are looking for in potential hires
Why young people should take their time when deciding what they want from their career
Why we need more entrepreneurs
His career advice for young students and professionals

The Circl Interview Series asks leaders of the UK’s most exciting businesses and organisations to share their career paths and advice with the next generation of talent. Circl is a socially-conscious leadership development programme that provides professionals and young adults with coaching skills.

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