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“You get completely different opportunities in talent programs”
Jennifer Lindberg, Länsförsäkringar
When Jennifer finished her studies in industrial economics with a focus on data at KTH, she decided she wanted to work with programming. When she was introduced to the possibility of joining a talent program through Nexer Tech talent after graduation, she was very impressed. Getting a career start with a lot of support and understanding that you don’t know everything yet, made her accept. Today she is six months into the talent program at Länsförsäkringar and feels that the network, support and continuous training she has received has given her a secure, and very fun, start to her working life.
Jennifer’s start in the talent program couldn’t have started better, she says. Her mentor on the team went through the same program last year and then got a permanent job at Länsförsäkringar. He sat with her and supported her pretty much all day for the first little while.
– The talent program has been so good so far, it’s great fun! In the beginning I had to attend all the meetings with my mentor and he sat with me when I was given tasks until I felt more comfortable. Then I got more responsibility. I’ve also been in close contact with my boss at both Länsförsäkringar and Nexer, who has been constantly checking up on me – making sure I’m enjoying it and how I see my role,” says Jennifer.
“They know I’m there to learn”
She sees the support and coaching as one of the biggest benefits of starting her career in a talent program rather than in a traditional junior role.
– I think you should dare to go for what you are interested in instead of the highest salary. In talent programs you can develop, try out different things and change tasks if you want to. You get completely different opportunities. I would definitely recommend new graduates to join a talent program with Nexer Tech Talent for many reasons,” says Jennifer.
Training with soft values
The relationship with Nexer Tech Talent has also been close and positive, she says. At the pre-start training days, Jennifer had the opportunity to meet all the other talents who were also starting at Länsförsäkringar. The focus of the trainings so far has been mostly on soft values like team building and group psychology, she explains.
– It has been very rewarding to get to know the other participants in this way. As a newcomer to the organisation and to the world of work, it has been good to be able to share experiences and talk to each other. We have learned about group dynamics and leadership which has helped to analyse how the organisation works from the very beginning. How does my team work and why do I take the place in the group that I do?
Recommending the talent program
For others who are still studying, she wants to give the advice to find what you enjoy and dare to test your wings.
– I think you should dare to go for what you are interested in instead of the highest salary. In talent programs you can develop, try out different things and change tasks if you want to. You get completely different opportunities. I would definitely recommend new graduates to join a talent program with Nexer Tech Talent for many reasons,” says Jennifer.
When Jennifer thinks about her future working life, the atmosphere and culture is one of the most important things in an employer. There should be high expectations, room to try new things and the opportunity to make mistakes. These are the factors that would make her stay in a company for a long time.
Important for employers to attract young tech talents
Given that skills shortages will be the biggest challenge for employers in the coming years, she also sees the need for companies to make good use of new talent.
– I think it’s important to get young people into companies. Technology is moving so fast that just three years from now, people who go to college will now know things about technologies that you don’t know yourself. You need to get skills in continuously and early, but above all you need to create ways of working that attract talent. And that’s where it’s smart for employers to start talent programs,” she concludes.