If you think you are innovative and digitally-savvy, apply now for the annual Digi Telecommunications Sdn Bhd's CXO Apprentice Programme.
Now in its fifth year, the programme is designed to inspire the next generation of leaders by empowering them with a unique and transformative experience of being mentored directly by chief officers (CXOs), while working at a leading and progressive digital company.
A handful of young Malaysians will be selected for a once-in-a-lifetime career opportunity to be tagged as an apprentice to one of Digi's eight CXOs for a year, including the chief executive officer, chief financial officer, chief technology officer, and chief marketing officer.
Along with it will be plenty of opportunities to participate in high-impact projects across different business areas, providing them an accelerated journey of learning and personal growth, as well as an in-depth understanding of Digi's purpose, strategy and way of work.
Upon completion of the programme, apprentices can look forward to getting a placement within the company based on their interests, skills and expertise.
Digi's chief human resource officer Elisabeth Stene said: "We are excited to present this new batch of apprentices the opportunity to kickstart their careers in the most extraordinary time, learning from and being mentored by the best that the industry has to offer.
"Beyond the mentorship, the apprentices will also get to experience hands on how a digital game-changer like Digi practices agile way of working and cultivates a customer-obsessed culture that drives us to continuously innovate, as we enhance and shape the digital experiences of millions of Malaysians every day."
The apprentices will be selected via a robust digital-based assessment process, including the first virtual assessment centre.
The new virtual assessment tools are designed to incorporate elements of teamwork and competition to bring out different strengths of the candidates, while also giving them the platform to showcase what they can do independently.
The comprehensive assessment process aims to evaluate a candidate's interpersonal skills, personality and cognitive abilities, which will then help the recruiters in assigning them to the right mentor and projects based on their strengths. Digi welcomes individuals from all backgrounds and degrees and a minimum CGPA score is not a requirement.
Year Four chief corporate affairs officer apprentice Jonathan Dason said: "This apprenticeship programme gave me the opportunity to work on several key projects, including 5G, and they have stretched my abilities and given me a glimpse into the future of not just the country, but also my own."
Nicole Wong, who served as a Year One chief marketing officer apprentice, concluded her apprenticeship with a memorable takeaway of how Digi kept true to the practice of always putting customers first, witnessing this value in every aspect of decision making in the Marketing division.
Applications for this year are now open and will close by June 7. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to participate in a comprehensive online assessment and in live video interviews.
The apprentices will be selected by the end of July and begin apprenticeship in September.