Diverse tasks and learning as a graduate in Danish Crown

In my first week, I got to know the other graduates and the CEO, participated in interesting workshops and visited a factory and a farm. After this informative introduction week in the headquarters, my daily routine and tasks have finally started.

My tasks are very diverse and can range from anything in between creating marketing material, researching health and safety regulations in German, conducting financial follow-ups, translating Spanish dairy advertisements, analyzing the success of new products, or supporting sustainability initiatives. This is of course challenging since no day is the same, however, it is at the same time also super exciting and it definitely never gets boring.

Another learning is that reaching out to colleagues for help or clarification is very important, especially in areas where expert knowledge is required. Proactively seeking information from colleagues is key to completing tasks successfully and can at the same time open doors for getting to know more people in such a big organisation.

 

Both academic and personal competencies are necessary as a graduate

In my job I use both my personal and academic competencies. The combination of my background in Marketing and understanding of Finance helps me when creating marketing material or doing financial analyses. My language skills and experience from student jobs as a translator have been an advantage as well.

It is necessary to talk to very different people from various nationalities and departments. Having an open and proactive mindset has helped me to communicate efficiently.

 

Why I would recommend to apply for a graduate programme

I cannot but recommend a graduate programme to everyone who is looking for a job with a steep learning curve, where you are at the same time being challenged and pushed out of your comfort zone.

I have had a great start because I felt that my colleagues, managers, mentor and buddies all want me to succeed in what I do and are eager to teach me. I certainly cannot think of an environment with better development potentials and a greater support system.

A few months ago, I would never have imagined that I would really be part of a Graduate Programme now, so the best advice I can give you is to give it a go and see how far you can get.