From apprenticeship to permanent employment
Why did you decide to do an apprenticeship at Rödl?
I first got the idea to pursue an apprenticeship as a tax clerk from a friend who had also completed such a program. Her stories about her day-to-day work at the law firm piqued my interest, since even back in school, my favorite subjects had always been accounting and general economics, and I’d always been very enthusiastic about them.
While searching online for a suitable firm, I came across Rödl. The firm’s website really impressed me, and since I was already familiar with the name Rödl, I decided to apply there.
How did the application process go for you? Do you have any tips you’d like to share with other applicants?
First, I wrote a very traditional job application with a cover letter and resume. I was thrilled when I received an email invitation to an initial interview. Just a few days later, I got a call saying they’d like to invite me to a face-to-face interview at Rödl. I was very nervous at first, but that quickly subsided after the friendly welcome.
I think you should just be yourself during the interview and not let your own thoughts drive you crazy beforehand. You’re welcomed very openly here, and I’m convinced that if you come across as open-minded and interested, you can have a very pleasant conversation.
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I have to say, honestly, that I haven't regretted for a single day that I started my apprenticeship as a tax clerk at Rödl.
Tax Clerk
What did you particularly enjoy about your apprenticeship?
There are many aspects of the training that I really enjoyed. For one thing, I liked working on accounting tasks, since accounting has always been a huge passion of mine and I can now pursue that passion professionally. I also really enjoyed preparing income tax returns, as this allowed me to connect the knowledge I’d learned in vocational school with real-world practice and put it to use. Every income tax return is unique, and with each one I processed, I was able to learn something new.
Another aspect of the apprenticeship involved conducting research to clarify specific issues for clients. This was a great opportunity for me to continuously expand my knowledge and deepen my understanding of what I had already learned.
What did a typical apprenticeship day look like for you?
I wouldn’t say there was such a thing as “a typical day of training.” Of course, I had certain tasks that had to be completed on a regular basis, such as writing and sending letters to clients or handling accounting tasks, which naturally had to be done monthly.
But I was constantly faced with new tasks and challenges that differed from the “day-to-day” activities. So you can never generalize about what needed to be done on a typical workday. I was very happy with this, though, because it meant I never felt bored and my training routine was always varied.
Give us an outlook: What happened after your apprenticeship?
I have to say honestly that I haven’t regretted for a single day that I started my apprenticeship as a tax clerk at Rödl. I’m truly more than satisfied with my department and my coworkers. I’m also very happy that I’ve been given “real” tasks that have allowed me to truly learn something. After completing my apprenticeship, which I started in 2021, I stayed with my team and continue to work there as a tax clerk.
Thank you, Janine, for the nice interview! We wish you continued success!