How do I find the right apprenticeship?
“What do you want to do?” It’s actually a simple question, but often not that easy to answer. What really interests you – so much so that you want to spend the majority of your life doing it? Furthermore: What am I actually capable of? And how could I test and try it out? No – there’s no need to panic; we’ve put together a few simple questions and ‘guidelines’ that will help you find the right apprenticeship!
Step 1 | What are my interests?
It goes without saying, but let’s go over it again: you tend to do well at things you enjoy doing. Or to put it another way: you’re usually quite good at things because you enjoy doing them and they’re fun. A simple way to set the course for your upcoming apprenticeship is to answer these questions:
- What do I enjoy doing right now?
- Do I prefer being outdoors in the fresh air or at home at my desk?
- Do I prefer being around people or spending time on my own?
- Which subject at school interests me the most?
- What comes really easily to you?
Put together your very own personal checklist, take your time and think about where your interests lie. You won’t believe it, but these interests and hobbies won’t change as much over the course of your life as you might think right now.
Step 2 | Just ask!
Yes, you know yourself quite well already, but it’s still good to know what those around you think you’re ‘capable of’. Just ask, and you’ll see that, firstly, you’ll learn lots of positive things about yourself and, secondly, you might even be given some good ideas. Note: Asking for advice is one thing; letting yourself be talked into something is quite another. Learn from this and think about what it means for your apprenticeship. Nobody can tell you what to do; it’s your decision and you’re the only one who can make it (though you don’t have to do it on your own).
Step 3 | We’ve got nothing to give away, have we? Or do we?
Which apprenticeship places best match my expectations? Are such apprenticeship opportunities even available, and could I secure a place on one? Is it too far away, or can I get there easily? What are the future prospects for the trade I’m learning?
A tip: don’t let ‘external circumstances’ influence you. Find the perfect apprenticeship for you, regardless of whether there are just enough apprenticeship places available or none at all in your area. The most important thing is to work out what you want to do; you’ll find a way to sort out everything else! :-)
Step 4 | Have a look around
Why not just give it a go? Many apprenticeship programmes offer taster days where you can see for yourself what it’s like. You can also find out more at open days, ask the right questions and see if there’s a good ‘chemistry’ – in other words, if you feel at ease there. Perhaps you went on a school trip to a company and actually enjoyed it there? Just ask if you can come along for a taster session.
Step 5 | Know your worth
Look at it the other way round: a well-suited apprenticeship brings a company enormous benefits. Why? Because you’ve got what it takes! You can’t even imagine how long the search for a suitable apprentice can take and how delighted companies are that they’ve finally found you. So never play down your abilities – sure, you’ve still got a lot to learn – but hey, that’s what an apprenticeship is all about! :-)
Apprenticeship at druck.at
Did you know that you can also do apprenticeships with us in various fields? With us, you’ll find the Apprenticeship as a digital printing technician, which Apprenticeship as a pre-press technician as well as the Apprenticeship as an e-commerce specialist. Is there something here that suits you? Feel free to get in touch for more information or apply straight away and become part of the druck.at family. We look forward to hearing from you!
