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What Now?

Twelve years ago, I was facing the inevitable question which faces every Graduate when he gets his Degree. What was I going to do.

Some of my friends had no problem—for some it was simply a case of joining the family farm or business— for others the pursuit of their vocation in the Ministry or Medicine—the remainder were to follow their chosen profession in Law, Dentistry, and so on.

Many of us, however, particularly those with Arts Degrees, had no such clear course and were faced with several possibilities.

I ended up talking to friends in the business world—I went around one or two businesses to get the atmosphere and sec what it was all like. Vaguely I began to sec the possibilities of a career in industry and I was given much helpful advice among which was a useful tip, "If you aregood with Things, go into finance, buying and accounting. If you aregood with People, go into production, selling or personnel administration".

I began to seek interviews, during which I eventually came to Cadbury's to discuss the possibility of a position.

They were a Company that had already interested me. I knew of their reputation as enlightened employers and manufacturers of high quality food products.

At the interview I could not help being impressed by their obvious sincerity, their broadness of vision and their business ability. I had discussions with several of their top Executives and also with one of the Cadbury family and, as a result of these, I decided to join the firm.

Looking back on that decision, I have never regretted it. As a senior executive, I now have a job of all-consuming interest which is a perpetual challenge to me—a job where new problems areconstantly arising and where the training in clear thinking and problem analysis which I received at University is of inestimable value. I am in constant contact with the world at large—the consuming public, the distributive trade and the many people working with me in our own organisation. I am part of a world-wide organisation which involves extensive travel. Above all, there is the constant thrill of seeing a business grow and thrive as a result of your own efforts and to assist that business in playing its essential role in so many directions in the life of the community.

If you would like to find out more about a business career we shall willingly give what help we can. Please write to the Chairman of Directors, Cadbury Fry Hudson, P.O. Box 890, Dunedin.