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By performing similar tasks repeatedly you will likely get better, more robust and secure at it. However, allowing yourself to get out of your comfort zone and dive into a new territory you will always find new areas to grow and experiences that enrich you, both personally and professionally. Sharing knowledge, listening, brainstorming with others and building your network opens many doors.
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Senior Scientist Vaccines, Product Development
dechra
From 07/2024 to 09/2024Company
What do you like about your job and the company?
Not everyone is equally ambitious or driven to thrive at their job. We do all however spend a great chunk of time at work, but being able to do that everyday in a positive, encouraging, secure and supportive environment is a privilege. There is also no lack in celebrating our successes :) A great addition and motivation besides the company's outstanding social profile and development opportunities is the fact that the work we do, as an end result, improves health of our furry companions as well as livestock.
Greatest achievements
There have been a few specific achievements, including poster presentation at a world level scientific conference for poultry and networking with experts I have cited many times, seeing products I have been developing being used in real life, being one of the rolling stones for the rewards & recognition initiative, spending 3 fantastic and intense months abroad learning from US colleagues in Product development. The main however achievement for me is the open minded and positive way of thinking, gained through constant effort, mentoring and feedback from fantastic leaders.
Brian L
Top Insider Advice
Be Curious. A lot of people are 'lucky" - but what I have noticed is that the best opportunities arrive when we are curious and pay attention to what is around us. Learn something that doesn't directly relate to what you are doing. Many of my chances came because I was open to learning more about something, and then was prepared to take advantage of the opportunity when it arrived. Curious people tend to build stronger relationships, partly they ask genuine questions. They tend to understand things more, because they ask until they figure things out. I also find them to have better attitudes and be more fun to work with.
Callum W
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Coming into the animal healthcare industry with no prior experience was daunting at first and i would be lying if i said i didn't find adapting to a completely new industry challenging! However, stepping out of my comfort zone has truly helped me grow into my role & progress to where i find myself today. It's natural to feel hesitant at first when joining a new business, but remember that the most rewarding experiences often come from taking risks and challenging yourself. When you push beyond what's familiar, you open the door to new opportunities and self-development. Embrace the uncertainty, and trust in your ability to adapt and thrive. Each step outside your comfort zone builds confidence and a much greater understanding of your potential. So, take the leap and push yourself out of your comfort zone.
Amanda S
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I would have missed a great opportunity to come to work feeling radiant every day, if I had closed myself off to new things, that seemed outside my field of study. Move freely among the different areas of the company, be ready to help, and when asked for help, go above and beyond. And always follow through on what you agree to do! Be someone others can trust, have empathy, and never get stuck in 'it's always been done this way.' It's like becoming a problem solver, the kind of person you'd want on your team, someone you can trust to get things done. Roll up your sleeves and don't be fussy!