Three questions for...
Lea Gottswinter

Lea Gottswinter has been an apprentice at Heidrive GmbH for two years. She decided to pursue an apprenticeship as an industrial clerk. In a short interview, she told us how her first few days at Heidrive went.

How was your first day of training, and what were your first impressions?
I was a little nervous before my first day of training. I thought a lot about things like whether everyone would be friendly to me, whether I’d fit in quickly, and what my new coworkers would be like. After all, an apprenticeship is a completely new chapter in life.
My first day of training turned out to be really exciting, and I’m glad I made the right decision—to start an apprenticeship—and that I can finally really get my hands dirty.

What are you hoping to get out of your apprenticeship, and what’s particularly important to you?
During my apprenticeship, I naturally want to learn a lot, gain experience, and grow personally. I’m also confident that I’ll be able to do that here and that I’ll have a great time. And if things go really well, I’d of course be very happy to be offered a permanent position after I complete my three-year apprenticeship.

When did you apply, and what was your experience with the application process like?
In 7th grade, I had the opportunity to do an internship at Heidrive. Everyone was very friendly, open, and extremely helpful. Since I really enjoyed the internship, I knew that I definitely wanted to apply for an apprenticeship there later on. I sent in my application during summer break last year. Shortly afterward, I was invited to my first interview and immediately felt at ease. At my second interview, I was offered my apprenticeship contract right away, which made me very happy, and of course, I gratefully accepted it.

Since interviews for next year’s apprenticeship positions have already begun, here’s a tip from Lea Gottswinter for prospective applicants:
It’s best to try to let go of some of the nervousness. There’s really no need to be nervous, because everyone is super nice to you. Also, always be polite and don’t forget to smile—then nothing can really go wrong!