{"id":4431,"date":"2026-02-03T11:37:47","date_gmt":"2026-02-03T10:37:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.corporatehealthservices.ch\/?p=4431"},"modified":"2026-02-05T08:59:41","modified_gmt":"2026-02-05T07:59:41","slug":"faites-la-connaissance-de-notre-nouvelle-collegue-melissa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.corporatehealthservices.ch\/en\/faites-la-connaissance-de-notre-nouvelle-collegue-melissa\/","title":{"rendered":"Meet our new colleague: M\u00e9lissa"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Tell us a little about your background.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Three years after completing my compulsory education, I obtained my high school diploma with Spanish as my specific elective and economics and law as complementary electives. In 2025, I earned a Bachelor&#8217;s degree in Communication Sciences from the University of Fribourg. It was a multidisciplinary bachelor&#8217;s degree requiring the choice of two complementary subjects. Having been passionate about Hispanic culture for many years, I opted for Spanish and sociology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These choices allowed me to spend a semester studying abroad at CEU San Pablo University in Madrid. This experience was extremely enriching, both academically and personally. The university had state-of-the-art technology, which allowed me to put the knowledge I had acquired during my classes into practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I have just completed my first semester of a Master&#8217;s degree in Business Communication at the University of Fribourg. I chose business management as my complementary subject, with the aim of specializing in communication and marketing, two areas that particularly interest me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What motivate you most about your intership ? <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Being able to put my skills to good use in a committed team whose actions make sense. Developing my current skills and learning lots of things about communication, marketing, and occupational health. Psychology is a field that has always interested me greatly, even though I never studied it in depth during my studies. I&#8217;m looking forward to learning more about this field.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why are you interested in occupational health ? <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During my bachelor&#8217;s degree, I took a course called \u00abWork\u00bb in my sociology major. I really enjoyed this course because we learned a lot about how to choose a career, how to find fulfillment in your job, how to keep employees satisfied, etc. We also had a short introduction to occupational health, which I found very interesting. As someone who is curious to learn, I am sure that this internship will allow me to acquire new skills and learn more about the field of occupational health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What values are particularly important to you ?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For me, respect is something that is really important to me. I understand that ideas differ and that everyone has their own way of thinking, but we must always show respect for one another. When I start something and I&#8217;m motivated, I give my best to accomplish my mission; reliability is very important to me. Kindness is also a fundamental value that everyone should practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What do you do in your free time to recharge your batteries ?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It all depends on the season. In summer, I really enjoy relaxing by the lake, soaking up the sun, or having picnics. In winter, weather permitting, I love going to the mountains, skiing, or relaxing in front of a good Netflix series by the fireplace. Traveling is also one of my favorite pastimes. Since I speak several languages, I love discovering new cultures and new landscapes. Last year, I was lucky enough to spend five weeks in America: three weeks on a road trip along the west coast of the United States, then two weeks in Hawaii. It was a real feast for the eyes and I really took the time to recharge my batteries before starting my Master&#8217;s degree and the final stretch of my studies. I also really enjoy sports. Having done gymnastics for over 15 years, I am now an instructor and love teaching my knowledge and experience to children. I recently started running, and I regret never taking cardio seriously during my gym training\u2026 but I find it a great sport for recharging my batteries and unwinding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Your advice for staying healthy ? <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I think eating as balanced a diet as possible and exercising regularly are two very important things. But listening to your body is also crucial; it&#8217;s important to listen to yourself and not ignore any warning signs that could make the situation worse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Which adjectives best describe you ? <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I am a curious person who loves discovering new things every day. I am also a perfectionist and hard worker. I like to do things properly and deliver high-quality work, which fits well with the field of communications. I am also a cheerful person and always try to bring good humor to everything I do, even if it is more difficult at times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>For vacations: do you prefer the sea, the mountains or the city ?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To be honest, as long as I know I&#8217;m going to travel and discover a new country, a new island, or a new city, I&#8217;m the happiest person alive. 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