Hi, my name is Laura.
I am working as an
Intern within Executive Administration at Oracle Denmark, whilst studying Information Management at Copenhagen Business school.
I have recently handeding a paper on Information Systems which gave me exposure to Oracle. Once completing this paper
I came across a job posting on my University’s intranet site and
I applied directly online. When
I submitted my application for the job offer,
I wondered about what language
I should use for the application form, as the job posting was in Danish, but the contact person and number looked Irish.
I therefore chose English. Later that same day, Fiona, one of Oracle’s Graduates Recruitment Consultants based in Ireland, contacted me. This shows how global Oracle truly is.
I went for my face-to-face interview in Oracle Denmark with Charlotte, one of the team managers.
I spent 5 minutes waiting in the lobby, just looking around, thinking to myself,
I really want to work here. The atmosphere seemed so pleasant with a relaxed approach between colleagues, employees and guests. The interview took about an hour, but we touched on a lot of different subjects. The profile
I got of Oraclewas that this is a place where you are encouraged to think for yourself, and you are given the freedom to use your ideas. Later that evening, Fiona called and offered me the job.
I was very happy. At Oracle Denmark we have 4 different zones: a Quiet Zone, a Project Zone, a Dialogue Zone and a Call Zone. Everyday when you arrive you consider what will be the most productive for the day’s task, and you take your toolbox and go find a desk in the zone you have decided on. It is therefore very unusual to be next to the same person two days in a row. At Oracle, people are located all over the world, and everybody has team members, colleagues or leaders in other countries, or even other time zones. Initially,
I was worried about how
I would adapt to this approach but
I soon realized
I had nothing to worry about and now
I appreciate working this way. My colleagues have been very supportive and they have openly welcomed me into my new role.
I typically work two days a week and have three days at University. During exam periods,
I have the flexibility to work less hours and focus on the exams, in return for putting in more hours at work when needed. The first time
I had to ask for time off before handing in a paper, my boss looked at me and said, ”Of course! Your education is the most important!”
I hope that by sharing my experiences with you,
I can inspire or encourage you to consider Oracle as a potential employer, where you can grow both professionally and personally. If you have any questions related to this article feel free to contact
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