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About IKEA Malaysia

IKEA Malaysia is part of the Ikano Group of companies and the only IKEA franchisee owned by the Kamprad family that founded IKEA (a Swedish multinational conglomerate based in the Netherlands that designs and sells ready-to-assemble furniture, kitchen appliances, decoration, home accessories, and various other goods and home services). Started in 1943 by Ingvar Kamprad, IKEA has been the world's largest furniture retailer since 2008.

Your role

In this role, you will support the HR Services Function, working closely with the Centre of Expertise (COE) to translate the HR strategies into action most effectively and efficiently.

You will be supporting the HRIS Manager in:

• Design, develop, and create motion graphics, storyboards, and videos for short-form content;
• Support HR-related projects on Key People Cycle activities and initiatives;
• And undertake any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.

Training & development 

IKEA offers exceptional career and learning possibilities for its interns. Here are some key points regarding training and development:

• Introduction Training: As a new co-worker, you’ll receive an introduction training where you’ll learn about the company’s operations, safety and security rules, customer-friendly principles, and environmental approach.
• Internal Training Programs: IKEA has its system of learning and training tailored to specific job positions. These programs help interns acquire relevant skills and knowledge
• Development opportunties: Every IKEA co-worker, including interns, has the opportunity to create a development plan. The company invests in co-workers’ growth by offering a variety of internal training programs for those who want to learn something new and expand their capabilities

Benefits

Aside from getting an attractive monthly allowance, you may also get the following internship benefits:

• Gain hands-on experience in working with the biggest home furnishing retailer in the world
• Build a professional network with the professional team in IKEA Malaysia
• Exposure to dynamic retail especially in a home-furnishing industry
• Training, mentoring, and coaching from the IKEA team

Career progression

IKEA encourages interns to explore different roles, change functions, and even consider international assignments. You can design your career path based on your development plan and future goals.

Work-life balance

Based on the interns' online reviews, IKEA scores highly in work-life balance (WLB) with 4,5 out of 5. The working hours at IKEA are great, regularly from Monday to Friday, from 10 AM to 10 PM. You won't bring any work to your home. Working days only allow 5 days in a week, the gap between shifts will ensure 12 hours. 

Company culture

IKEA has been positively reviewed by a lot of its employees and interns in various career sites. The company is described as having a fun working environment where every staff is like a family, a very good human resources management, and supportive colleagues with no gap between subordinates and superiors. The company supports each employee to optimize their potential. 

About you

To apply for this role you need to meet the following requirements:

• You possess or are currently pursuing a Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Multimedia\ Design and Media\ Animation or equivalent
• You possess a good Interpersonal skill and able to build good working relationship at all levels.
• You love working with people, trustworthy, honest, self-reliant, and independent.
• You enjoy working in a fast-paced work environment.
• You will undergo a four (4) month duration internship program from May to August.

Sources

The sources below were used in researching this page:

• ikea.jobs.cz/en/development-in-ikea/
• ikea.com/be/en/this-is-ikea/work-with-us/students-and-graduates-kick-start-your-career-at-ikea-pub03257c90
• glassdoor.com/Reviews/IKEA-Malaysia-Reviews-EI_IE3957.0,4_IL.5,13_IN170.htm?filter.iso3Language=eng&filter.employmentStatus=INTERN