Hi, my name is Anna Fehleisen, I am 26 years old and I grew up in northern Italy. I moved to Austria for my studies and during my Master in Geosciences I got to know RHIM.
I am currently based in Leoben as a Global R&D Trainee. My motto is "Trust the process."
Thanks to the rotations in different departments, I gained insights both within and outside the world of R&D. These experiences focused on the products and their fields of application.
So far, I have been involved in the chemical, physical, and mineralogical investigation of post-mortem samples, the process of product development itself, and currently, in the everyday tasks of technical marketing.
There have been many highlights during the last few months. One of the first that comes to mind is the opportunity to meet my fellow trainee colleagues in person. This has allowed me to grow and gain insights into different departments, ways of thinking, and cultures. Other great experiences include plant visits and the chance to accompany the products through various company processes.
Two things I appreciate the most are the collaboration and inclusion, and the company's genuine commitment on giving each employee the opportunity to grow and develop in the direction and role that best fits them.
My first advice would be to take advantage of every opportunity given to you as a trainee. Secondly, get to know as many people as you can. Finally, give yourself time; you'll learn a lot of new things, and it will be challenging. The most important thing is to stay curious and engage yourself.