The best way to kickstart your career in Commodities Trading - Graduate Trainee ADM Employee Review

5.0
May 22, 2016
Recommend
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Pros

Intense work environment, nice colleagues, great opportunities to learn. Company sends to you many courses abroad (FOSFA, NOFOTA, Trading Workshop in Switzerland etc) and urges you to network - both within the company and externally.. Absolutely fascinating to see the Panamax vessels next to the office discharging agricultural commodities. The Graduate programme requires employees to change 2-3 countries (mostly Europe) which is a unique opportunity.

Cons

A lot of administrative tasks during the first months. Company still in transition of a new Information System to abolish paper work, but till then, paper is still there and is mostly handled by trainees. Just be patient and think of the potential in the company. Far from Rotterdam centre - you need a car to reach the facilities.

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Pros

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Cons

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2.0
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Pros

You have the opportunity to see the direct impact of your work across different locations and interact with people from a wide range of backgrounds. The role also allows you to build strong, genuine relationships with colleagues working alongside you day to day.

Cons

There is a noticeable lack of transparency within the organization. Communication from senior team members can be inconsistent, and at times feels misaligned with their actions. Recognition and positive feedback are limited, particularly outside of established internal circles. The company’s technology and processes can be outdated and overly complex, which can hinder efficiency. Additionally, the organizational structure is quite hierarchical, and there appears to be limited initiative from leadership to drive meaningful change. The role often extends beyond typical analyst responsibilities, requiring significant emotional labor in addition to technical work.

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