Job mobility

gEographiC MOBILITY

Jorge Barrios Collection Branch Manager

What was your first job with the company, and what do you do now?

Debt collection, which I still do today. I started my professional career working in amicable collection at Banco Cetelem in Spain. A year later I moved to Seville, initially taking up a similar post and then working as an instructor in this field. I then moved back to Madrid to head a collection branch.

Why did you opt for a transfer, and why did you choose this form of job mobility?
I think job mobility provides opportunities for growth as well as personal and professional development.

How did the job mobility experience go?
I was a debt collection customer service advisor and my supervisor gave me the chance to work in Seville. It was a pleasant surprise!

What did you find easy or difficult?
It was easy for me to adjust to the changes, because I already had experience in the position. But at first it wasn’t easy working with a new team, in a new context. However, I received lots of support from my supervisors, my co-workers and the Human Resources Department. They all helped me to fit in.

How do you define job mobility?
It provides real possibilities for growth as well as opportunities to learn about other jobs, other environments, other employees and new ways of seeing things. At the same time, it’s a challenge and it requires motivation, but it is very gratifying to meet new objectives. It’s an exciting experience, both in personal and professional terms.

Francesco Piccioli Retail Account Manager

What was your first job with the company, and what do you do now?
My first job was as a Survey Manager in Italy at the Bologna center. Now, I am a Retail Account Manager in Naples.

Why did you opt for a transfer, and why did you choose this form of job mobility?
My first transfer was to my home town and I did it for organizational reasons. Later, I was transferred for professional reasons and to meet the needs of the company. My primary motivation was to improve myself and take on new personal and professional challenges, but I also wanted to learn new things about the company and grow professionally.

How did the job mobility experience go?
In December 2004 I was hired as a Survey Manager in Bologna. Then in October 2006, I joined the Parma center as a Sales Representative. In April 2008, I left Parma and moved to Brescia and into a new position: Retail Account Manager. Since September 2008, I have been in a similar post in Naples.
What did you find easy or difficult?
Job mobility always brings with it certain difficulties, both professional (new job, new responsibilities, new colleagues, etc.) and personal (new city, new friends, new home, etc.). The hardest thing is always having to say goodbye to the people you’ve met. The company really helps us during the transition, and I have always been lucky and met colleagues who were willing to help me.
How do you define job mobility?
It means adding to your knowledge base, getting to know a new place and new people, and experiencing different lifestyles and ways of working. It also involves being a quick learner, facing challenges, showing your capacity to deal with change and having the courage to put everything on the line. You also learn how to build long-distance relationships and keep friends despite being miles away. When you’re 24, experiencing job mobility makes you more mature.

Hierarchical Mobility

Paola Majella Collection Team Manager

What was your first job with the company, and what do you do now?
After several years’ experience in large telecommunications companies, in 2001 I was hired by Findomestic (BNP Paribas Personal Finance’s commercial brand in Italy) as a Collection Advisor. In June 2009, I was promoted to Team Manager at the Debt Collection Center in Florence.

Why did you opt for a transfer, and why did you choose this form of job mobility?
I opted for job mobility to take advantage of opportunities for professional growth. I took up the challenge to enjoy a new and stimulating professional and personal experience.

How did your job mobility experience go?
From a personal standpoint, it was a huge change. My husband still lives and works in Rome, and I had to move to Florence, to a new city, a new home, with new co-workers. From a professional standpoint, I was in a completely different job, because heading a team means managing employees. It was a totally fresh experience.
What did you find easy or difficult?
From a technical point of view, with my experience and my understanding of debt collection, it was quite easy for me to take on an operational management role. But it was harder to deal with the responsibilities that this type of role entails, both in terms of meeting objectives and professional relations. Professional experience is what really drives personal growth.

How do you define job mobility?
It can mean many things. Since I joined Findomestic in Rome, I’ve been able to fulfill my ambitions with regard to professional growth. This is a personal decision that spurs you on to change and become more committed, and it is definitely worth it on both a professional and a personal level.

Transversal Mobility

Salvator De Angelis Vehicle Product Marketing

What was your first job with the company, and what do you do now?
In November 2003, I was hired by Findomestic (the company’s commercial brand in Italy) as a Portfolio Manager at the Bologna center. I then moved to Trento to work as an Account Manager and I later joined the Financial Markets department in Florence. I am now in charge of “specialist vehicle credit product marketing” at the Florence head office.

Why did you opt for a transfer, and why did you choose this form of job mobility?
I decided to go for a transfer because I am always curious, which helps me discover new situations and places and meet colleagues I can share new experiences with.

How did the job mobility experience go?
I started out as a Portfolio Manager in Bologna and then moved to Trento to work as an Account Manager. I later joined the Financial Markets department in Florence. I now work for the Marketing Department in Florence.

What did you find easy or difficult?
The toughest obstacle is dealing with suspicion. Every time you move, you have to prove who you are, where you’re from and what you’re worth. But I have to say that in Bologna and Trento, my colleagues gave me a warm welcome and helped me settle in.

How do you define job mobility?
Job mobility is about understanding. It reflects a desire to constantly rise to new challenges. And it is an opportunity for personal and professional growth.