Why You Should Never Give Up - Emily Sweeney, Infrared Capital Partners

Emily Sweeney, Digital Transformation Analyst at Infrared Capital Partners shares her career advice for young people at the start of their careers. InfraRed is a leading global investment manager focused on infrastructure and real estate. Emily helps to develop processes to move paper-based systems to digital platforms across the organisation. Growing up as a quiet teenager, Emily went on to study history at university, before entering the world of work. Through her experiences, she shares her advice with us including:


  • Her teenage years (which involved changing her career plans after failing her Maths GCSE)
  • Her experience working in a male-dominated space 
  • Why she doesn’t like working for big corporations
  • The benefits of working for smaller organisations
  • Advice for young people regarding comparison, asking for help, and using online resources

The Circl Interview Series asks leaders of the UK’s most exciting businesses to share their career paths and advice with the next generation of talent. Check out our other interviews with professionals from organisations such as Tech Nation, Google and Transatlantic.