Discover the internship experience at Agropur: A conversation with Adam Shlikov, intern in the Marketing Strategies and Sales Operations team

Are you looking to apply your knowledge, enhance your skills, and grow in a dynamic environment?

At Agropur, we offer interns the opportunity to participate in exciting projects and gain significant professional experience.

Every year, we welcome motivated and talented interns ready to take on new challenges. Today, we are pleased to present the enriching experience and valuable advice of Adam Shlikov, who interned with our Marketing Strategies and Sales Operations team.

1. What did you appreciate the most during your internship at Agropur and why?

The organizational culture is characterized by strong collaboration. It is pleasant to come to work and accomplish tasks in a welcoming environment where colleagues are always ready to help and new ideas are valued.

In addition to this collaborative atmosphere, my manager constantly encouraged me to take initiatives and grow by participating in various stimulating projects. I also benefited from a very positive onboarding period, which allowed me to quickly adapt and find my place within the team.

2. What are the three pieces of advice you would give to a future intern to succeed at Agropur?

1. Do your internship at the end of your studies

This allows you to apply all the theory you have learned and feel comfortable in your work.

2. Take a chance

Apply even if you doubt you have the required skills for the internship. You might be pleasantly surprised by the result!

3. Be curious

Don't hesitate to ask questions and engage in conversations with your colleagues. This can lead to very relevant discussions about the organization. My manager was always attentive and available to answer my questions.

3. Share some fun facts about yourself.

I am an avid reader and have lost count of the number of books I have read.

I started my career in the Canadian Armed Forces as an infantry soldier. Today, I hold the rank of corporal and work as a financial services administrator.

I have always been passionate about sales. At the age of 16 or 17, I worked at my uncle's dealership, where I sold cars.

4. What is the most surprising thing you learned about the dairy industry?

Talking with factory employees allowed me to gain a deep understanding of the milk processing process. I was also impressed by Agropur's growth, the scale of its operations, and the wide variety of its customers.

My internship thus offered me a valuable perspective on the challenges and innovations shaping the dairy industry.

5. What is the best advice you received during your internship?

During a meeting, a Vice President advised me to always seize the opportunities that arise. He also suggested finding my superpower, that is, a unique skill or talent that sets me apart, and focusing on it.

6. What aspect of Agropur's organizational culture did you appreciate the most?

Collaboration.

7. What are the biggest learnings you gained during your internship?

The technical knowledge we acquire every day is valuable and lasting. It forms a solid foundation for our professional development.

Feedback also plays a crucial role. It allows for enriching conversations with our colleagues, strengthens cohesion, and makes collaboration more effective.

A human and professional experience that shapes your future

At Agropur, our internships are a true immersion into the professional world. They represent a human adventure, concrete learning, and enriching opportunities.

Like Adam, come discover an environment where your ideas are valued, where collaboration is at the heart of our actions, and where every challenge is an opportunity to grow and surpass yourself!