As reported in the recent issues of the CLOUTH:TICKER, Joh. Clouth provides an apprenticeship in the profession of an industrial clerk (m/f/d), both in the conventional way and in the way to, at the same, acquire the general university maturity.

We have talked to two former apprentices who had chosen this training pathway and questioned them with regards to their experience made over the length of their training.

At the end of the training to an industrial clerk, Elena Höhfeld two years ago successfully started her work  in the sales department and presently studies business administration in part-time.  She here is supported by Clouth with a flexible work-time model.  

Tim Buchholz completed his training to become an industrial clerk last year with the mark ‘very good’ and just now does his high school graduation at the vocational school in Hückeswagen.

Elena, Tim, why  did you choose to undergo a training at Joh. Clouth?

Elena: <<Following my school internship in the 8^th class, it already was evident, what I wanted to become. I enjoy working with figures and people. I can do both here.>>

<<After finishing the secondary school, I first did not know at all that there is a possibility to undergo an apprenticeship and at the same time do the high school graduation at the Hückeswagen vocational school. I absolutely wanted to do the high school graduation, I took a spontaneous decision and applied at Clouth.>> Tim says.

How long did your training take?

<<During the first two years I completed the training and achieved the qualification at the Chamber of  Industry and Commerce – Much quicker than in a ‘normal’ apprenticeship. And just know I did my school leaving examinations. That really was much, much more than one usually can handle in a normal 40-hours-week, but it is worth it. >> Tim is pleased.

<<Having achieved my graduation diploma, I immediately started with the training and 2 and a half years later this was completed. Now I additionally study business administration in part-time>> Elena tells.

What was the special thing in training?

Elena: <<Our customers are located all around the world, this way, it is absolutely normal to, from time to time, talk to Indian or Chinese people. So, it helps, to speak English. At that time,  I started in the work preparation department. That was good, as one can learn anything about all our products.  We, you see, manufacture doctor blades, I, of course, had no idea about that before. So, I had to learn the strings. I like my work; I enjoy any day here in the company. The colleagues are nice, and  every day brings little achievements and successes. And sometimes even bigger ones>>

Tim: <<Becoming an industrial clerk, you see,  one passes through all departments, from the purchase to the sales department and the booking department to the logistics. This way, one personally develops more easily when compared with a pure attendance at school. >>

What qualifications an apprentice should bring along?

<<A person that wants to become an industrial clerk, should be able to work in a team and look beyond the end of his nose. And, of course, bring along a certain interest in figures>> Elena explains.

<<And, as well, power of endurance, ambition and continuity, as it is not to learn from time to time a lot, but something at any time. Especially the examination weeks are really stressful>> Tim adds.

You bring along these qualifications and want to become a member of our Team? Then please send us your meaningful application with the usual documents to bewerbungen@clouth.com. We are looking forward to getting to know you!