Stina Bergholm

My name is Stina Bergholm and I am 23 years old. I am now on my last year of studies at the Industrial Management program at Linköping University. I have studied a BSc. in energy technology and my master is about strategy and management. 

I found the mentorship program at Atlas Copco’s Linkedin site and applied to get insights about the company and its business to see if it could be interesting for me to join Atlas Copco. Also I wanted to discuss my thoughts and plans around my education and career with someone who had similar background and experiences. I wanted to understand what factors are most important when you plan for your future work life and better understand where my passions are. 

I had really good experiences from the program. It really becomes what you make of it. My mentor and I were lucky to live and work close to each other so we could meet approximately once a month during the year, and we had many great conversations where I think we learned from each other. 

The best part was that I got more clarity about what I want and what to look for in a future employer. I have widened my scope and have seen that there are many different paths to take after graduation that all can be equally good. 

I now have a better understanding of my strengths and what is important to me in my future career. I have also been able to build contacts and a network that can prove helpful for the future.

Yes absolutely. As I mentioned, the mentorship program becomes what you make of it and it is good to think in advance what it is that you want to achieve and get out of it. It was good to prepare questions before the meetings with my mentor and it helped me to have very good discussions and to get a clearer vision of my career ahead. It was also great to get insights into Atlas Copco and the many different people and roles it entails.

Yes I definitely could image that. There are many different departments and roles with interesting opportunities and I like the culture and work style that I have seen so far in Atlas Copco.

After my graduation I plan to move to Stockholm and find a job. I have not yet signed up for a job but think my first job might be as a management or IT- consultant.