Weeks 4 – 6
This past month has been a whirlwind and I feel like I have learned so much! I’m no longer nervously saying ‘hi’ to people I walk past in the office and I have settled into my team – both with my colleagues in Hammersmith and in the Hook office. My department, Group Business Intelligence, requires visits to Hook sometimes so I can attend meetings with the rest of the team and complete vital training for my role.
I am constantly learning and taking on new tasks which keep things exciting. Not one day has felt repetitive and monotonous and I have been challenged to a great level – one where I feel motivated rather than stressed and overloaded! It is a steep learning curve but that is expected in any new job, here you are given the support and confidence to really hit the ground running and adjust.
The greatest challenge I faced this month was when a colleague who I rely on to ask questions went on holiday. On top of being jealous (because after working for just one month I felt I deserved a sunny break too) I was worried I would struggle to meet deadlines and get through my tasks if I came across something I didn’t understand while he was away. It turns out I was fine! It’s almost surprising how much you remember yourself without realising.
Within a matter of weeks here at Virgin Media I have taken on a huge responsibility, including emailing the CEO a weekly commentary of the business, analysing the movements of our customer base and producing data to show the company’s performance in the week. Yes, sometimes I have to email the previous graduate when my mind has gone blank, but she is always so helpful and reassuring.
Tomorrow, I and some of the other graduates in my team are heading out with the engineers in the field, wearing our steel capped boots and riding in the van. I’m looking forward to seeing how Virgin Media operates outside of the office and actually installs our products. It will be an interesting way to end a busy month and to broaden my understanding of the company.
