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Broader exposure to agriculture and a learning curve
It is good to be in the company because you get to be exposed to different agricultural fields. The main objective of the company is research. My main job is glasshouse work of which i do the following: Manage and maintain a Glasshouse (Maintenance, soil preparations, Seed processing,planting, treatments, harvesting, and storing), Assist in projects of fellow colleagues,Manage and maintain all equipment’s used in a glasshouse, Emasculation and Pollination, lastly, field work. I enjoy team work and getting the results and always ready to take and work on new projects.
Pros: Good platform to expose yourself to agriculture
Cons: Less benefits
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Great experience and valuable learning experience
Work start at 7:30 am and ends at 16:00 Monday to Friday. Every week I get a new task and have to compile a report at the end if every week. I work alone in my tasks and sometimes we. Work in groups. I have learned so much in this period of my internship. I've been exposed and well equipped in plant pathology specifically plant disease inoculation and breeding. I work well with all my colleagues and my supervisors. The post challenging aspect is disease inoculations but I enjoy breeding very well.
Pros: Growth in the research environment
Cons: Standing for long hours
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Excellent learning environment, networking with various researchers from diverse companies
Ability to study and incorporate work with studies not office bound, be able to work in the field and in the office site visits to different locations nationally able to present studies in conferences, seminars or workshops challenges are stressful during peak times eg planting, harvesting and trial management especially for trials outside the research station
Pros: great area for learning
Cons: trial management
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Talent Acquisition Specialist
I am a go-getter, enthusiastic, organised and assertive candidate who has passion in end to end recruitment and selection process. I have an extensive experience in providing quality and efficient recruitment, selection and placement services to clients in different working environment (Banking, Logistics, Educational Institution, Telecommunication, IT and Public Sector).
Pros: Growth opportunities
Cons: Distance from home
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Growth in independence.
We are always researching on the latest database of a region, well equipped with Microsoft,Excel and PowerPoint. I have a great working relationship with my employers and employees. I have learnt to be independent, to rely entirely on my work ethic and focus on reaching goals. The most frustrating thing is being alone and having to think independently without mentorship and guidance.
Pros: Being exposed to better opportunities.
Cons: No monitoring and evaluation.
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Excellent learning
I start my work at 7:30 am and work five days a week and enjoy my work.I have learned a great communication skills, management skills, analytical skills and team managed skills. I have a good working relationship with my colleagues.
Pros: Great opportunity promotion
Cons: None
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Planning, organizing & time management
Day to day analysis of sample using different analytical instrument, good relationship with co-workers since the is all age group get to learn different things from different people, i have learnt good planning,organizing and time management and Report writing.Attending laboratory meeting and housekeeping
Pros: great opportunity for learning
Cons: Research institute
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Agricultural research council is a very good starting point for graduates to further their studies.
Working at Agricultural research council is a big start to my career. A typical working day includes going to the field to sample now that the planting season is over. After sampling plants are washed to clear the roots off soil and taken to the lab for molecular purposes such as DNA extraction, qPCR analysis and gel electrophoresis. The working environment is refreshing because I have a good relationship with my supervisor whom has made me feel comfortable to talk to her when I have problems especially about my project. I believe I have a good relationship with my other colleagues because when I am not busy with the project I offer assistance to those who need it.
Pros: Overcoming challenges and learning new things at most times
Cons: Long hours
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Great learning curve
Learnt more about agriculture, research & development. work well with co-workers. Travelling at least once a year to remote farm areas, I enjoy travelling
Pros: Get a chance to travel around South Africa
Cons: Not great promotion opportunity
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Manufacturing processes
Quality Monitoring of product's Excellent communication Daily quality training Manufacturing processes The most challenging aspects of the job is to teach the employee to change the way of thinking as far as Quality is concerned
Pros: Opportunity to understand manufacturing processes
Cons: Long working hours
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