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Building an experience that suits me

I’m currently studying Information Technology (IT) at the University of Leeds, and I found out about this internship opportunity at my local careers fair. I’m a big lover of food, so working for a company that creates such amazing food brands really attracted me! I also like the fact that I was involved in tailoring an internship program that caters towards my interests; although my background is in IT, I really wanted to broaden my experience within the IT/ business side of the company especially project management, and that was definitely taken into account.

Mondelez International is different to a lot of places in that there’s always something exciting going on in the workplace… Since I’ve started, we’ve had afternoon teas, BBQs, product samples – all in three months! It’s a fast-paced environment, but the organisation really understands the need for creating a great working environment. I think the people also set this company apart from the rest; as an intern, I work alongside passionate people every day.

I’m only here for a year, so I want to make the most of it and get involved in as much as I can! My manager is really supportive of me getting involved in projects to grow my experience.

Initial attraction

I heard about the Internship opportunities with MDLZ through an email bulletin at Coventry University, and thought it would be a really good opportunity to explore the function and gain experience in a global business.

I’ve noticed since starting that there is a really good amount of freedom; that has to be one of the best things about being part of Mondelez International. There are a lot of opportunities to explore different avenues, and really develop your skills. Since joining, I have been involved in our Cocoa Life project, creating a database of all of our Fairtrade Cocoa farmers, many of whom are based in Ghana and the Cote D’Ivoire. My team partners with the farmers remotely to plot the farms, monitor our impact on the environment, and provide the information that helps allow our business to determine the best environments to grow our much needed cocoa beans!

On top of this, I help produce reports and visual for our Sales team, providing insights on what they’re selling, which are the most popular promotions. This information is vital to making decisions about our Sales strategy.