Reflection on my time as a management/graduate trainee.
As you know, I've had the honor of serving as a management trainee in finance at First Capital Bank for the past two years. During this time, I've gained invaluable experience which has given me a deep understanding of the banking industry that I developed a passion for it. On my first day as a graduate trainee in the banking sector, I was filled with a mix of excitement and nerves. I knew there was so much to learn. Walking through the doors of the bank for the first time, I felt like a small fish in a big pond. But as the days and weeks went by, I began to find my feet and gain confidence in my abilities. One of the biggest challenges I faced as a graduate trainee was the steep learning curve. I was constantly being introduced to new concepts and systems that I had to quickly get up to speed on a lot of technical information. One of the most important tasks I was given by my manager was to prepare the management commentary. This involved analyzing a large amount of data and preparing a report that summarized the key financial metrics. I had to ensure that the report was accurate, clear, and easy to understand. Hahaha 😆
when I first began preparing this, my writing style was very technical and dry. I was including too much information and it was difficult to understand. I vividly remember my boss' comment when he said , *This sentence is too pedantic Tsitsi! And....Look, in trying to truncate the verbiage do not truncate the message!" They took the time to help me improve my writing, and taught me how to be more concise and clear. I learned to focus on the key points and to write in a way that was easy to follow. With practice, I became a much better writer and was able to prepare the commentary that was both informative and engaging. It was a valuable lesson in the importance of clear communication, and it's something I've carried with me throughout my career. It was a challenging task, but it gave me the opportunity to develop my analytical and communication skills. I also learned about the importanceof presenting information in an accessible way, and how to use data to tell a story. Overall, the experience was invaluable and showed me the importance of perseverance and attention to detail.
Looking back on my two years experience as a management trainee I'm filled with gratitude and pride. I'm grateful for the opportunity to learn and grow, and I'm proud of the work I did. Most of all, I'm grateful for the support and guidance of my managers, mentors and buddies who helped me walk this journey. I'm now more confident and better equipped to take on new challenges, and I look forward to what the future holds. Thanks to this experience, I know that I can achieve anything I set my mind to. To all the graduate trainees out there. keep shining.I encourage everyone to embrace new challenges and opportunities, because you never know where they might lead. Happy Friday 😊