Work-study programs at Log'S - feedback #3

Here's the third instalment of testimonials from our work-study students this year, with Marie, Junior Operations Manager, and Mathis, Systems and Networks Technician.

Marie BOURGEOIS - Junior Operations Manager - Saint-Laurent-Blangy

How would you describe your experience at LOG'S in one sentence?
My experience at LOG'S has been both stimulating and rewarding, enabling me to develop new skills and contribute to the company's projects.

How has this work-study program helped you grow professionally?
This work-study program has helped me to grow professionally, because I'm able to manage my work independently, while taking on responsibilities. It has enabled me to acquire essential technical and interpersonal skills.

How involved do you feel in the company and its operations?
I feel involved by actively participating in projects, which gives me a more strategic view of logistics. Regular exchanges with my colleagues and managers give me a better understanding of what's at stake, and strengthen my collaboration within the team.

How would you describe the working atmosphere at LOG'S in a few words?
The working atmosphere at LOG'S is friendly, with a good team spirit.

What do you think of the support and follow-up you receive?
LOG'S provides me with good support. My tutor is responsive and listens to my needs. The regular feedback he gives me helps me to progress.

What motivates you to come to work every day?
What motivates me to come to work every day is learning new things and putting them into action.

What would you say to a student hesitating to apply to LOG'S?
I'd tell him or her that it's an excellent opportunity to learn, develop and grow professionally. He or she will benefit from good support all along the way. It would be a chance to learn new things and put them into practice.

If you had to give one piece of advice to future work-study students, what would it be?
My advice to future alternates would be to be reactive and not hesitate to ask questions. It's also important to talk regularly with their tutor, so that he or she can adapt the learning process. Last but not least, you have to manage your time well between studies and work if you want to make a success of your sandwich course.

Mathis GOURGEOIS - Systems and Networks Technician - Le Haillan

How would you describe your experience at LOG'S in one sentence?
A rewarding and empowering experience that has enabled me to grow both technically and as a person.

How has this work-study program helped you grow professionally?
It enabled me to put my knowledge into practice, discover how an IT department works in a real environment, and gain autonomy on concrete projects.

How involved do you feel in the company and its operations?
I'm fully involved, I'm given important missions and projects, I take part in meetings, and I feel that my work has a real impact.

How would you describe the working atmosphere at LOG'S in a few words?
Friendly and caring. There's a real sense of team cohesion.

What do you think of the support and follow-up you receive?
I feel well supervised, listened to and supported. My tutor and colleagues are available and always ready to help me progress.

What motivates you to come to work every day?
Constantly learning and discovering new things, seeing the direct usefulness of what I do, and contributing to projects that are useful to the company.

What would you say to a student hesitating to apply to LOG'S?
Go for it! Here you'll find an ideal environment to develop, with real projects, a team that listens, and solid experience to add to your CV.

If you had to give one piece of advice to future work-study students, what would it be?
Don't be afraid to ask questions, to put forward your ideas and projects: that's how you learn the most.