“As a Material Science Engineer from Georgia Tech, there are typical career avenues to go down, but I knew they weren’t for me. I had to learn when applying to jobs that my dreams of creating a more sustainable world through corporations couldn’t be achieved all at once. I needed to gain a lot more experience and build new skills to be prepared to pursue this dream, and the Supply Rotational Program felt like the right next step for me to do just that. This program gives me the opportunity to be exposed to all aspects of a Global Supply Chain, which is an invaluable experience.”
“Diageo’s commitment to its purpose, ‘Celebrating life, everyday, everywhere’, really resonated with me, because it’s my own personal mission in life. It’s uplifting when I go into a bar or a store and see people enjoying our products, because I know I had a part in it.”
“The culture at Diageo is one of passion for its people. I have had many opportunities to connect one-to-one with leaders here to learn more about their career journey, as I navigate my own. The drive to mentor others to help them succeed in their careers and life goals is truly outstanding.”
“My first two rotational roles within the program have been incredibly collaborative, offering a variety of opportunities for me to interface with a number of stakeholders across the business, as well as managing suppliers and contractors.”
“Developing your Diageo network is key to success on an internship or graduate program. You’ll have access to an incredible faculty that invest in mentoring you to help you towards the next step in your career. Developing and maintaining your mentors and network within and outside of the program allows you to fully integrate in various aspects of Diageo and its culture.”
“Staying flexible and open-minded to creative solutions, as well as building authentic relationships with the people you work with are key skills to completing successful projects.”
“Ask all of the questions you can. Never be afraid to speak out if you don’t understand a concept or assignment. There is a lot to learn, and you won’t learn it all in one day. And be ready to take on challenges. Those challenges will help you grow and love what you do.”
“Advocate for your dreams and aspirations. From my very first day, I made sure to work with my team members, program faculty and mentors to identify and acquire the skills I need to become a great project manager and sustainability advocate. Through these conversations, I have been able to create more connections and have more people in my corner as I learn to navigate the corporate world.”
