Industrial training report: GCB Cocoa Malaysia Sdn Bhd

My industrial training journey at GCB Cocoa Malaysia are almost done where I began my internship on I2'h August 2024 and finished on 24th January 2025. All the part 6 students have been taken this industrial training for completed their study especially who was in Bachelor of Business Administration (Hons.) Human Resources (BA243). During my industrial training at GCB Cocoa Malaysia, I have been able to grab a few experiences and knowledge especially in human resource functions where 1 was reported to HR and Admin Department. As my professional development, the hands-on experience has played a major role which was acquainting me how the academic theory connected close to the real-world job application. Thus, 1 have been given in a number of Human Resources (HR) duties and tasks, which have taught and opened my eyes how HR plays and important role in the development of an organisation. At the same time while 1 was working at GCB Cocoa Malaysia, I faced a few hurdles that 1 need to adapt and find solutions to solve problems which it can be useful to mu future career as part as my readiness to the development for my related job. Also as part of my training and completed this report, 1 had conduct SWOT analysis of GCB Cocoa Malaysia. This assignment gave me wide and better understanding how the company’s internal and external factors play such an important role to remain in the competitive market especially in cocoa industry. From SWOT analysis, I thought about how GCB Cocoa Malaysia can be an excellent market position which is close related to its established reputation and operational efficiencies. On the other hand, the report also pointed out certain difficulties, including the necessity to diversify its product offers and the volatility of the market. By implementing this task, it assisted me to understand well how the company react to their surroundings, which will be useful in my future job. Thus, my 24 weeks industrial training journey at GCB Cocoa Malaysia has given me a valuable and amazing experience. It has granted me the opportunities to use what I have learnt from internship experience and have a courage to face any obstacles which can improve my skills. Due to the exposure to business operations, human resources management and administration responsibilities, 1 have been able to think critically about business strategy and operational methods as well as the SWOT analysis. This experience has definitely given me a stronger basis for my future career in business and human resources management.