Every Ending Marks a New Beginning
All good things must come to an end.
2020 has been a tough and challenging year but one of the hallmarks of this year for me was the opportunity to be a part of the Astra Zeneca family by joining their Campus Ambassador Program.
13 ambassadors from different Swedish universities came together in March earlier this year with high hopes and dreams of building a better future for themselves and for their communities. The diversity of the student body was remarkable. Everyone had a unique perspective about life and this is what made being part of this group so much fun.
Meet the Brains Behind this Incredible Initiative
This was the second batch of the campus ambassador program. And it has been a huge success.
Due to the pandemic and the restrictions, the closing ceremony was held virtually. But when you have such talented people in HR (who can be seen in the picture above), you can be assured that things never get boring. The closing ceremony event was highly structured, creative, and inspiring, and planned and executed to perfection. Every ambassador received a Christmas box filled with presents before the ceremony began. It was very exciting when everyone opened the box at the same time and found out what was inside.
Each ambassador recounted their experience and how this program has helped them grow personally and professionally. The mentors were present as well and also got the opportunity to share their experiences.
Finally, there was a personal branding workshop delivered by Devin who is a professional every company should aspire to have in their team. She is able to captivate the imagination of the audience with her inspirational talk.
The workshop really helped the ambassadors to understand how to stand out in today’s job market and the steps they need to take to make a successful transition from academic life to work-life as the graduation date draws closer.
The credit goes to the headstrong and hilarious HR team at AZ who brought their vision to life and made this possible.
If you want someone with a lot of energy and an unflinching determination to gets things done quickly, you are looking at Amanda (Right).
If you need someone who is peaceful, polite, and prankish, don’t hesitate to reach out to Pär (Center).
If you need someone who is dynamic, diligent, and distinct, the first name that should pop in your head is Devin (Left).
What the Future Holds for the Ambassadors?
A lot of campus ambassadors will soon be starting their master thesis with Astra Zeneca while others are interested in the various graduate programs that AZ has to offer. After all, WHO wouldn’t want to work for this awesome company that is on a mission to transform human lives? Astra Zeneca is one of the best workplaces in Sweden. And why shouldn’t it be? The company’s values, culture, and talent are unparalleled.
The ambassador program has certainly come to an end but the real journey has just begun.
