How did you become aware of the training at Arineo and why did you apply?
Aleksandra: I was originally looking for a position as a junior application developer. During a conversation, a friend recommended Arineo as an employer. She told me Arineo is an employee-owned company with a strong reputation as both an employer and a service provider. This piqued my interest, and I applied proactively.
A few days later, I received a call from the HR team saying there were no open junior developer positions. However, they told me Arineo offers training positions and that this could be an alternative for me.
I then looked more closely at the training information on the Arineo website. The concept and content appealed to me, so I finally applied for a training position.
What was your experience of the application process?
Aleksandra: I found the application process very pleasant and uncomplicated. Even the website contact form, where I entered my information and uploaded my documents, was clear, and I didn’t have to make any unnecessary entries. After uploading my documents, I received an invitation to an online interview shortly afterward. Overall, the process was very quick and not stressful for me.
What was particularly important to you before the interview?
Aleksandra: For me, it was particularly important to know what to expect before the interview. So I was glad I received all the important information with the invitation. For example, I knew two people would participate and how long the interview would last.
I also found it very helpful that the invitation explicitly stated I didn't need to prepare anything special besides a small task. This let me focus on my resume and think about what I wanted to say about my previous experiences.
Greeting card from first-year apprentices to new apprentices before starting work.
How did the interview go and what do you particularly remember?
Aleksandra: I found the interview itself very pleasant and personal. What stands out is that my interviewers not only introduced themselves, their activities, and their areas of responsibility, but also shared something personal, like hobbies or family. They also invited me to talk not only about my professional development, but also about myself as a person.
This made me quickly feel that the conversation was really about getting to know me as a person. I had expected technical questions and was surprised when there were none. Afterward, I understood that at Arineo, technical knowledge matters, but above all, personality and whether you fit well together as people.
What stands out is how they handled the small task for the interview. Here I thought a lot about how best to present it.
What helped you prepare for the start of training after receiving the offer?
Aleksandra: After receiving the offer, I received a letter with a small welcome gift and a flyer describing what would happen next until training started. I found this very helpful because quite some time passes between applying and the actual start of training.
So I already knew early on what steps to expect next. For example, I knew the internal IT team would contact me in the spring to select my desired hardware, and that a preboarding event with all Arineo apprentices would take place in May. This made me feel well-informed and supported even in the lead-up to the start of training.
It is important for us to actively shape the time between signing the contract and the first day of work, the so-called preboarding phase, and to stay in contact with our future apprentices during this time, to give them a good feeling for Arineo from the beginning.
Maike Thöle, Training Manager
What was your experience of the preboarding process and what happened during that phase?
Aleksandra: As mentioned above, I selected my hardware during the preboarding phase and participated in the preboarding event. I thought the event was particularly nice because I could get to know the other Arineo apprentices before training actually started. This made the transition after training started much more relaxed. Many faces were already familiar on the first day of training, and I no longer felt like I was joining a completely unknown group.
What gave you certainty during this time?
Aleksandra: The entire preboarding process was well structured and all steps were clearly communicated. This meant I always knew what would happen next, and I had no open questions or doubts during this time. I just eagerly awaited the start of training.
What advice would you give to applicants who are just applying or still unsure?
Aleksandra: Starting something new is naturally associated with a level of uncertainty. Therefore, my advice is: don’t be afraid to ask questions or openly address concerns if something worries or unsettles you. It’s perfectly fine not to know everything immediately in the application process. Open communication helped me feel more positive and gave me a clearer idea of what to expect.
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