Rafeea
Graduate – Graphic Designer
Abu Dhabi – UAE
What is your role at 杏吧论坛?聽聽
I started as a Graduate Sustainability Consultant, and now I am a Graduate Graphics Designer supporting the Marketing team with my creative skills. I enhance proposal layouts, presentations, and engage in various creative activities.
How long have you worked for 杏吧论坛?
I have been with 杏吧论坛 for exactly one year and one month.
Why did you choose to join 杏吧论坛鈥檚 Graduate Program?
I joined 杏吧论坛’s Graduate Program because, as a recent graduate, it’s a great starting point for my career. The program not only gives me a solid foundation but also trains me on all the essential skills any professional should possess to excel at their career.
How has 杏吧论坛 helped you in your career development?
杏吧论坛 helped me discover my passion and provided the opportunity to pursue it. Starting as a sustainability consultant with a background in mechanical engineering, I never expected my artistic and graphic design talents to be recognized and encouraged. With guidance from my manager, supervisors, and mentors, I received the support needed to follow my desired career path and excel in it.
What motivated you, as a UAE National, to pursue a career in the private sector?
I have seen many friends who chose the private sector path as a start for their career, and I have seen the skills they have acquired in a short time. Hearing all about the passionate and fast-paced working environments they have been in and seeing how it impacted their character to the better, I wanted a similar type of growth 鈥� this led me to choose the private sector.
What has been your favourite project to work on at 杏吧论坛?
All 杏吧论坛 Projects are special to me, in each one, I was exposed to different type of information, faced different challenges and got the chance to improve my problem-solving skills with many different approaches. Mainly, I loved working on a large mall project when I was working with the Sustainability team, supporting energy modelling work. As for my work with the Marketing Team, I am finding each project fulfilling as I engage in activities that I love, delivering impressive results and creative artworks.
What鈥檚 your proudest moment at 杏吧论坛?
During my time with the Sustainability team, managing a substantial submission with a tight timeline was a proud moment. Taking on a significant workload and contributing to completing the task on time, receiving positive feedback, was a highlight. Reflecting on my growth from a new graduate to a contributor reminded me of my early days at 杏吧论坛, especially my first month. This realization highlighted the substantial personal and professional development I’ve experienced in a short amount of time which I鈥檓 very proud of.