From classroom to career: Morgan Davies gains life-long HR experience through our student and new grad programs
Morgan Davies, Workforce Analytics & Strategic Planning Analyst, first learned about Cenovus Energy’s New Grad Program during her 16-month stint as a student on our Talent Acquisition team. The three-year program helps jump-start the development of employees just starting out in their careers and, with participants from multiple disciplines, is one of the ways Cenovus mentors the next generation of leaders.
“The New Grad Program stood out to me because it offers the perfect opportunity to deepen my knowledge and experience in the areas of HR I’m passionate about,” she explains. “While also allowing me to explore new areas I might not have considered before.”
This is a unique aspect of the program, where graduates try different roles at Cenovus within their respective field of expertise. The rotational approach, coupled with her positive experience as a student, made applying an easy decision for Morgan and this year, she made the leap from student to new grad with Cenovus.
In her first rotation as a new grad, Morgan has already been involved in significant projects, including workforce planning activities as part of Cenovus’s long-range planning cycle and is excited to be developing coding skills as part of her work with people data. “I didn’t anticipate getting this level of exposure and insight into different parts of the company and HR’s strategic role in a large organization like Cenovus,” Morgan shares.
Looking ahead, Morgan is excited and eager to continue learning new skills by supporting more engaging projects and building new mentor relationships while strengthening the ones she has already developed.
“This tangible exposure to HR professionals and best practices will allow me to be more adaptable and prepared for future challenges.”
Beyond technical skills, Morgan is enthusiastic about the personal growth she is experiencing by stepping out of her comfort zone and working with diverse teams and subject matter experts in her field.
At Cenovus, we believe it’s important to foster both professional and personal growth to set the stage for a successful career path, and every year our student and new grad programs help provide hundreds of young professionals with experiences that prepare them for future opportunities.
Last updated: OCTOBER 2024