Hej,
I grew up in Lugano in Canton Ticino. After high school, I decided to move to Zurich where I started my studies in Economics and Business Administration. I have always loved travelling, so after graduation I decided to go for seven months to Southeast Asia and Australia, where I could improve my English skills and learn more about other cultures. During my time at the university, I worked part time as a promoter team leader in different events such as musical festivals, sport events and several trade fairs throughout Switzerland. During this time I realized that working in a team close to other people was very important to me. I was looking for a job characterized by a warm and friendly atmosphere, which provides me every day different tasks and challenges. That is exactly what I found at IKEA. It seems like yesterday that I started the IKEA Trainee Program at IKEA St. Gallen and one year is almost over! From the very beginning, I immediately felt at ease and welcomed. During the one-year trainee program I had the opportunity to learn something new and interesting every day. Already after two months traineeship I could lead four people and I was fully responsible for my business area. That was something new for me and motivated me a lot! The traineeship is mostly focused on Sales, but it gives you also the chance to take a look at the other fields such as Communication & Interior Design and Logistics. At the end of the program you can choose the field that best suits your features. I am confident that the traineeship has given me the right knowledge, which will help me in my new job as Team Leader in the kitchen & dining department and in my further development within IKEA. I think that if you are motivated, open-minded, humble (able to admit your mistakes and learn from them) and willing to take responsibilities, you will have huge possibilities to develop!

Alain