Apprenticeship Launch Day at Beiersdorf

Behnaz: I’d be delighted! I’m an Iranian woman and already completed my Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering there. I definitely wanted to come to Germany – but on the one hand I didn’t speak German and on the other hand hardly any company here was interested because I had no professional experience in Germany. To meet these two requirements, I decided a year ago to start an apprenticeship as an IT Specialist. My grades at the Technical College were very good – but unfortunately the apprenticeship in my company at that time wasn’t so great. I asked to learn more, but there was no contact person responsible for the apprenticeship. This is why I decided to make a fresh start and I firmly believe that I’ll find much better conditions at Beiersdorf. Once my training is complete, I will not only know more about German society, culture and language – I will then also be able to offer employers an attractive all-round combination of industrial engineering know-how with IT and programming skills.

Behnaz: For me, it’s definitely programming. It’s simply cool – and I genuinely enjoy writing code and ironing out bugs.

Ivette: I’m looking forward to working through different departments and gaining detailed insights into Beiersdorf’s research as well as its innovation development.

Simon: I’m really looking forward to getting to know different departments. But I’m also very excited about experiencing the new Beiersdorf Campus in person.

Mathis: As an apprentice Mechatronics Fitter, I’m looking forward to being able to put my enthusiasm for physics and math into practice. Now I can focus on what I enjoy most – that’s the best thing about the apprenticeship for me!

Ivette: I was targeting major Hamburg-based companies – and as I know Beiersdorf products from my own bathroom, doing an apprenticeship here was top of the list for me.

Behnaz: I can understand that very well because Labello has been my absolute favorite product since I’ve been in Germany. Unfortunately Beiersdorf doesn’t have a presence in Iran, but I really wanted to complete an apprenticeship at a multicultural, international company the second time around. So I gave the application my best shot – and I’m thrilled it worked out!

Mathis: Before applying, first I researched which Hamburg companies do in fact offer mechatronics training. I found the Beiersdorf website super-informative – and then the apprenticeship interview was very welcoming and pleasant. It became clear to me that I wanted to start at Beiersdorf.

Simon: It was pretty similar for me. I had a rough idea what I wanted to do, and undertook some research online. I found the combination of Industrial Management vocational training with a university Bachelor’s degree really interesting. And now here I am, about to start as a Dual Student apprentice.

Ivette: I find all the colleagues to be incredibly open and friendly. I like this very much and I’m enjoying it a lot. I can already say that I took the right decision to do my apprenticeship at Beiersdorf!

Simon: What has particularly impressed me over the past few days is the enormous power of innovation and charisma of the company as well as its brands. There is hardly a single home without a Beiersdorf product – and we’re working on these products right here! The information we receive during our onboarding is also super-helpful and gives us the best-possible start.

Mathis: Everyone is tremendously supportive, very caring and there’s a great feeling of togetherness – that’s outstanding!

Ivette: Find out as much as you can about the company beforehand, so you go into the interview well prepared – that will help calm your nerves. I was on edge because I didn’t know what to expect. But in the end I was simply myself, and I think that was what came across best.

Mathis: “Be yourself” is definitely the best tip. That helped me too – in the online test, but also in the personal get-to-know-you interview. To be honest I was also very nervous, but the conversation with Scanya from the Recruiting team was really pleasant. There’s no need to be afraid at all!

Thank you very much for the interview!