United Capital recently held it’s Employee of the Year ceremony, and Saltire’s own Jack Boyd and Nicola Barr received the Apprentice of the Year and Rising Star Award, respectively. We’ve asked them about their win, their upcoming trip to the United Capital company conference, and their futures in the group.

How did you feel when you found out some of your colleagues had nominated you?

Jack: I was surprised and shocked, but I was absolutely delighted and really proud of myself. I felt a real sense of achievement.

Nicola: It was a good feeling and made me feel privileged, as it shows that my colleagues think I am doing well. It’s good to know how supportive they are!

Which of the United Capital values (Relentless, Ambitious, Committed, Entrepreneurial) do you think you represent the most?

Jack: I think the values that represent me most are ambitious and committed. I am a great believer in ‘if a job is worth doing, it’s worth doing right’. I am always committed and I ensure that every job I do is carried out to the best of my ability.

Nicola: Ambitious and committed. I show that I am committed in everything I do within the workplace, and I am always determined to achieve my goals.

What do you want to get out of attending the United Capital group conference in Dubai?

Jack: I am really excited to attend the conference in Dubai, what an experience! I feel very lucky and privileged to have been given this opportunity. I know I will learn from this and it will be an experience to remember.

Nicola: I would like to learn more about the future of the group, and find out in more depth how I can be successful within the company as it keeps growing.

What are your ambitions for your future as part of United Capital?

Jack: My main ambition in life is to achieve as much as I can. I am very ambitious and motivated and always strive to make myself better. My long term goals are continuing to learn and grow, take on additional responsibilities and contribute as much value as possible to the team.

Nicola: My ambitions for the future as part of United Capital is to stay committed and remain determined to achieve my goals, and hopefully work my way up within the company.