Graduate Trainee Duties & Responsibilities

The role and function of a Graduate Trainee includes the following duties and responsibilities:

  • Gathering as much information on the company and participating in on-the-job training wherever possible.
  • Participating in meetings, workshops, and team-building events.
  • Bringing positive energy into the company, and forming lasting professional relationships with staff.
  • Conducting research and assisting the Manager or Supervisor wherever possible.
  • Completing fieldwork or visiting different work sites when required.
  • Taking notes on experiences and keeping a log of things learned.
  • Compiling reports and making presentations to other staff members.
  • Analyzing existing systems and offering new ideas for improvement.
  • Upholding the good name of the company at all times.
  • Writing a test or submitting to some other form of evaluation at the end of the graduate program.

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Graduate Trainee duties and responsibilities. Job functions for specific Graduate Trainee roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.