Rotational Business Graduate Review

I have spent 2 years now at Samsung. One of those was a placement year in Sales, and I have just compelted my first of a two year rotational graduate scheme. I have enjoyed my time in the company, I have been made to feel welcome from day one, and never made to feel like I am anything less than equal to those not with the emerging talent team. The roles allow you to learn a lot about what it is like to be in a fast pace business environment and gain first hand experience of corporate life.

Within Sales I was able to manage elements of forecasting across mobile, tablet, computing, wearbles and accessories. This included arranging approvals for promotions, managing the process and getting to see them go live in the market.
Within Marketing the I was responsible for the management of internal processes across the business, as well as start to end processes of marketing activities - including partnering with household names, working on Out Of Home assets, generating social content and spreading the word on new devices. This was hugely rewarding as you get to see the output of all of your work in a very tangible way.
In Product Management you work a lot closer on the internal detail of the product life cycle. You get to see the introduction of products internally, through forecasting and planning stages and into life. Then you have a responsibility to ensure they maintain momentum in the market, acheiving increased results and eventually supporting them through end of life. This offers huge insights into an area of a business that is lesser thought about, but is arguably the most vital centre that enables all other business areas to complete their work.

Any role in Samsung as part of the Emerging Talent team gives you great opportunity to contribute to the business. Every team I have been involved in has welcomed me immediately, and I have never been made to feel like I am "just a student/grad". Each team is open to new ideas and the company tends to adopt a very healthy attitude of the younger generation being those that are going to have the fresh ideas and perspectives.

For placement/grad roles Samsung pays incredibly well. You start with the perk of a sign on bonus, and have the opportunity to add a range of benefits including gym memberships, healthcare and buying additional holiday days.

There are lots of touchpoints of support as somone on placement or grad scheme. You have the Emerging Talent team you can always turn to, as well as your line manager and day to day team. Each area of the business is allocated a HR partner who can help on any relevant questions or concerns. A buddy system is also in place between the newer memebers and existing members of Emerging Talent which is a relationship that benefits from the people being at similar points in their career.

There tends to be busy periods and quiet periods dependent of time of year/current product launches/team ect.. it is down to you to manage your boundaries here and ensure you keep a work life balance. I have been able to do so to a healthy level

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I have been incredibly lucky that every team I have worked for has been amazing. I have always been welcomed and made to feel that I am a valued and integral part of the team. Whilst it can get busy, you learn to adapt to this way of life and learn to thrive from it. It is a great experience and next step for anyone still at University, or who has just finished.