Kerem, Apprentice
Hello, my name is Kerem. I am 20 years old and started my commercial apprenticeship at AAT Alber Antriebstechnik in September 2023.
My hobbies are playing soccer and weight training.
Hey Kerem, tell us which department you are currently working in and which one is next on your list?
I am currently in the Service Center. This is my first department during my apprenticeship. Over the course of three years, I will go through all the commercial departments, but the Service Center is really a great department, you learn a lot about the ERP system and our products, and of course you can't forget the strong customer contact here.
Which tasks do you enjoy the most?
What I like most is processing orders and inquiries. I also enjoy answering the phone to answer our customers' questions and help them.
What makes training at AAT special for you? Is there an experience that you remember fondly?
Every day is actually full of excitement and variety. You never know what the day will bring. No two days are the same - and the friendly and helpful colleagues always contribute to a good working atmosphere.
How can we imagine one of your typical working days?
In the morning, I go through my open emails, process them and prepare for my daily business. At lunchtime, I often make phone calls to customers and process new emails, such as orders or requests for quotations.
I also take care of my trainee tasks, such as managing our office supplies warehouse, checking the stock of the drinks vending machine and processing incoming and outgoing mail.
Would you tell us a bit about the course of your training in relation to the company and school lessons and how the two areas can be combined?
I always have vocational school twice a week, in which the theoretical topics relating to the company tasks are clarified.
Many topics can be directly linked between school and the company as they are very similar. In the company, we actively "perform" the tasks that we learn in theory at school.
Do you have any favorite subjects?
SSK und SBW (Steuerung und Kontrolle; Betriebswirtschaft) 😊
Vielleicht werden diese Fächer mit der Zeit noch umfangreicher, aber ich habe in diesen Fächern echt Spaß zur Zeit, da unsere Lehrer auch ganz cool sind und alles super erklärt wird.
Have you already thought about what you would like to do after your apprenticeship?
If everything goes well, I would like to be a team member at AAT. I would also like to do some further training.
Apart from that, I'm also curious to see what time will bring.
What strengths or qualities should you have as an apprentice at AAT?
- Ability to work in a team
- Independence
- Receptivity
Is there anything final that you would like to share with the readers of this interview? 😉
Training at AAT is worthwhile. The colleagues, the atmosphere and the flexibility make training here a pleasant place and the input you receive here can help you a lot in the future.
