Each week we shine the spotlight on a member of Dorset’s business community and ask him, or her, for answers to our part fun/part serious questionnaire. This time…

Her favourite smell is fresh basil, she’d like to share a car with James Corden, chooses Lyme Regis as her favourite place in Dorset and looks for empathy, enthusiasm and initiative in a new employee.    

Anna Elston, Manager, Carer Support Dorset, takes the 20 Questions’ hot seat. 

Question: What is your favourite TV show?

Answer: Killing Eve.

Q: Who would you like to share a car with?

A: James Corden.

Q: The best bit of my job is…?

A: Seeing how our service has positively impacted on carers.

Q: And the worst…?

A: Informing applicants that they haven’t been successful at interview.

Q: Who was your childhood hero?

A: Vivienne Westwood.

Q: What’s your favourite smell?

A: Fresh basil.

Q: Where’s your favourite place in Dorset?

A: Lyme Regis.

Q: What advice would you give to anyone starting out on a career?

A: Have faith in your own skills and capabilities, and remain teachable.

Q: What was your first record/CD?

A: The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars by David Bowie.

Q: What gets you angry?

A: Injustice and dishonesty.

Q: Do you have a favourite piece of music?

A: Life on Mars by David Bowie.

Q: What are the qualities you look for in a new employee?

A: Empathy, enthusiasm and initiative.

Q: What’s your favourite food or dish?

A: Roast dinner.

Q: Steamed sponge pudding and custard or a plate of melon?

A: Steamed sponge pudding and custard.

Q: Name the best thing about living/working in Dorset?

A: Being able to go to the beach any day after work.

Q: If you were Prime Minister for the day what would be the first thing you do?

A: Change the locks.

Q: What’s your biggest frustration?

A: That there are only 24 hours in a day .

Q:  Where’s your favourite holiday location?

A: Italy.

Q: Where do you see yourself in ten years’ time?

A: A CEO.

Q: What would you like to be remembered for?

A: Being a good mum and daughter .