Career Development

For three consecutive summers starting from the age of 18, I worked for one or two months each summer as an order picker at Kuehne & Nagel. Within this role, I obtained my CACES 1B certification, allowing me to operate self-propelled pallet trucks. The tasks involved in this job included wearing a headset/microphone that provided picking instructions, loading a specific quantity of items onto pallets, subsequently wrapping the pallets with film, and finally positioning the pallets at the dock for loading onto transport trucks.

I learned to work within a warehouse where vehicles were in circulation, which necessitated adherence to safety rules. I also gained experience in teamwork, working independently, and adapting to the various shifts, including the 3x8-hour cycles.

During the summer of 2023, in addition to my afternoon shift job at Kuehne & Nagel that year, I worked in the mornings at Chronopost as a sorter and driver. Before the morning delivery route, I assisted in receiving and sorting packages that had arrived for delivery in my region. Once the daily package sorting was complete, I loaded the parcels into my truck and proceeded to deliver them to customers. I delivered both fresh items and products to various pickup points, post offices, and private individuals. 

In this role, I had the opportunity to work with a small team, allowing me to experience a different form of teamwork compared to what I had encountered at Kuehne & Nagel. Here, I would describe it as collective work. I also learned the responsibility of operating a vehicle that didn't belong to me and directly interacting with customers.

In 9th grade, as French student, I completed a one-week internship at Fermob. During the internship, I visited various departments within the company, including design, engineering, machine operators, and more. I had the opportunity to meet with professionals who explained their educational backgrounds, career paths, and demonstrated their roles.  I also visited a startup with which Fermob collaborates, called "Cintramétaux". There, I had the opportunity to interview the CEO, which allowed me to learn more about her profession, the costs involved, and the requirements it demands.

During this internship, I didn't acquire specific skills, but I gained insights into various professions and the operations of an industry, which helped me shape my career goals.

Since I live close to my grandparents, I have often been able to perform domestic tasks for them as well as for the elderly residents in my village, including mowing the lawn, doing wallpapering, and masonry work.

These are not factory jobs, but these tasks have exposed me to various job types and work methods. I've learned how to dedicate myself to completing tasks and communicate about mission objectives, among other things.

I started learning German in middle school. At the age of 13, the twinning committee of Charnay-les-Mâcons offered me the opportunity to participate in an exchange program in Brackenheim, Germany. It was an opportunity I eagerly embraced. This gave me the opportunity to visit a German family for a week, tour Brackenheim's surrounds, and spend a few days learning at a German high school. At fourteen, I got the opportunity to go back to Brackenheim and experience everything again.

These stays allowed me to considerably increase my level in German. Through the different classes I attended, I was immersed in a culture different from mine and held conversations with foreign students and teachers. There was no french around me so I was completely immersed in

When I turned 16, my high school organized an exchange program with an Australian school in Adelaide. I was hosted by an Australian family in Gawler for two weeks, along with a friend from France. We had a local correspondent with whom we attended classes, and within the host family, we went on various outings. This allowed me to speak English every day, both within the family and at school. I participated in classes, went on field trips, and engaged in sports activities at the school.

This stay allowed me to enhance my proficiency in everyday English through the daily conversations I had with Australians. Additionally, I was able to expand my specific vocabulary, especially during the classes I attended on-site. I also had the chance to explore Australian culture, which is a distant country from my birthplace in France. I stayed with a family whose father was an engineer, and this provided me with the opportunity to inquire about his education and career, which was enriching for my own career aspirations.

I've had the chance to travel a lot throughout my childhood, both with my family and on school excursions to non-English-speaking and English-speaking nations. I'll concentrate on my experiences in English-speaking nations here, as they have helped me better understand the language and culture of the English people.

I've undertaken several trips to London, both with my family and through school. These experiences allowed me to sew a different perspective on the English language, as the tone and formality can vary significantly when someone is speaking to a peer versus a teacher. Recently, I went on a trip to Canada with my younger sister. A part of the journey took place in an English-speaking region, which allowed me to use my more advanced English skills compared to when I was younger.

Through these diverse trips, I've been able to apply what I've learned in English in real-life situations, and I've also had the chance to explore cultures that are more or less similar to our own, which has been enriching.