Introductory seminars: rituals for exchange and discovery
In France, webinars held remotely because of the health crisis have enabled dozens of young trainees and interns to go further and more quickly in learning about Arkema. “Whether they’ve chosen to become a production operator, prepare for an engineering degree or move into the support functions, they get to meet at these events. Allowing these young people to mingle reflects our values,” emphasizes Alexana Terrade, head of recruitment and university relations. These beginners also need confidence to imagine their futures at Arkema. “If they meet expectations, we definitely want to keep them once they graduate. They are an incubator for future talent.” These sessions also provide an opportunity to meet Arkema ambassadors -- employee volunteers who discuss their career paths and jobs. That includes people like Jérémy Assayag, 32, responsible for strategic analysis and development projects in the thiochemicals sector. “Our Group has many talented engineers and chemists, but we also need finance, business and marketing specialists. It’s important to show young graduates that all types of people have a role to play at Arkema. I’ve had a lot of feedback from students on LinkedIn saying that they’re really interested in my assignments. It’s fantastic to share this and, maybe, help them find their dream job.”
