TRAINEE

"Joining CHG to kickstart my career was definitely the right decision for me to understand business as a whole as my first six months at CHG has provided me with an abundance of learning opportunities. Being part of the finance department at CHG has furthered my development in various financial instruments, analysis techniques, and industry-specific knowledge. I’ve had the chance to collaborate with a diverse and skilled team, this not only has enhanced my technical skills but has also provided me with valuable insights and the ability to learn roles even outside of finance. CHG has excelled my career in all aspects by allowing me to apply theoretical knowledge to real-world financial scenarios. Having been surrounded by an experienced team constantly has given me the opportunities needed to learn my role in finance and what I pursue to achieve in the future. CHG was the right choice and has reassured me that finance is the career I want to pursue."

DREAM ACHIEVED!

"When I was looking to start my professional career, I always had a clear goal in my mind and heart, work in SALES. It has been quite a challenge due to the complexity and the target customers we are searching for. 
One of the first reasons I decided to enter the trainee program at CHG-MERIDIAN was, and still is, be part of the financial industry, also having the possibility to work in a business model that has a sustainable growth in time and having technology and digitalization without leaving behind our planet. My main challenge was knowing the business basics and operative processes that will give me a solid foundation to build my portfolio. All of this was put into practice during my time on the program. 
The main highlights that I have experienced are working with colleagues all around the world. Also having the opportunity to build a network in a different environment rather than the typical workplace, like Cancún."

NO MORE BEING THROWN IN AT THE DEEP END

“Out of university, and straight into sales. My career got off to a flying start. Just one day after submitting my bachelor’s thesis on the cooperation between CHG-MERIDIAN’s international subsidiaries, I started my graduate trainee program at the Company’s headquarters in Weingarten. From the very beginning, I was mentored by one of the most experienced senior key account managers in the Industry team, who took me to appointments with customers. I learned a lot just by watching him. But of course you don’t learn to sell just by watching. You also need to practice and try things out for yourself. As trainees, we are allowed to play an active part very early on. But, thanks to our mentors, we never feel like we’ve been thrown in at the deep end.”

"After graduating from university last summer my goal was always to work in the finance industry, and CHG-MERIDIAN seemed like a really forward-thinking company in an industry that at times doesn’t always seem to be this way, while still being result driven. This can be seen in various aspects, such as company culture, appreciating work-life balance, and its future plans. The Trainee@CHG program was also perfect for me as it allows me to rotate departments, which gives me real world experience to help inform what area I would like to work in as a career. My highlights so far have included opportunities to travel, learning the different roles and what each entails, and getting to know the people I work alongside, both in the UK and from around Europe. Overall, CHG, its values, and what it offers to me as a young person just starting out in this industry aligned perfectly with the direction I want my career to go in."