Definition of Trainee

The term Trainee is not standardized in Germany and is defined differently depending on the company.

As a rule, the term Trainee is understood to mean a person who is undergoing specialized training. They are preparing for induction into a management position or a specific specialism.

Trainees usually complete a programme lasting several years, during which they work at various locations, departments of the company or in specialist areas, thus gaining a comprehensive insight into the company's structures and processes. The Trainee Programme often also includes training courses and seminars aimed at developing professional and personal skills.

The aim of the Trainee Programme is usually for the Trainees to be taken on in a specific specialist position or in a management position after completing the programme.

Trainee at VUCX

During the VUCX Trainee Programme, Trainees pass through various stations with the aim of getting to know as many relevant specialist areas of the company as possible and, on the basis of the insights gained in this way, being able to take on specialist and even management positions later on. At the same time, strengths and weaknesses can be identified.

Our VUCX Specialist Trainee Programme is therefore aimed in particular at graduates of an apprenticeship or course of study without relevant professional experience and serves to deepen knowledge in the selected specialist area. In other words, as a career starter or on-the-job training.

As a Specialised Trainee at VUCX, you take on increasing responsibility. Practical work for our high-profile clients in various specialist fields in a team alternates with the teaching of soft skills.

A Trainee can familiarize himself or herself with various areas of work within our agency and determine during this time which specialisation he or she would like to pursue in the future. You also get to know the company philosophy, work processes and colleagues in a short space of time, allowing you to build up a network at an early stage.

Duration: 12 - 18 months Trainee position

Remuneration:
The salary is lower than that of comparable employees due to the additional learning character. Remuneration varies and depends on the following factors:

• Institution of the degree - company, academy, university of applied sciences, university, etc.
• Type of qualification - apprenticeship, bachelor's, master's, diploma, doctorate, etc.
• Specialization of the degree
• Grade
• Additional professional qualifications
• Language skills
• Practical experience
• Experience abroad

What are soft skills?

Soft skills refer to the personal characteristics and abilities of a person that are relevant for working with other people and for overcoming challenges in a professional and private context.

Examples of soft skills are communication skills, the ability to work in a team, empathy, problem-solving skills and time management skills.

What are hard skills?

Hard skills are specific abilities and knowledge that are required to perform a particular job or to understand specialised terms and concepts.

Examples of hard skills are the ability to use certain computer programmes, foreign language skills, specialist knowledge in a particular field or technical know-how.

Does an Internship count as work experience?

An Internship can count as work experience as it usually involves working in a company or organization where interns gain an insight into operational processes and the world of work.

However, there are also Internships that are primarily designed to give students the opportunity to gain initial work experience and apply their knowledge in practice. In these cases, the Internship can be interpreted less as "work experience" in the narrower sense. Rather as an opportunity to make initial contacts in a specific occupational field and to qualify for future career prospects.

The boundaries here are fluid.

The New Work Movement emphasizes the flexibility and adaptability of companies and employees in a dynamic working environment. Some proponents of this movement argue that traditional CVs, which are usually a chronological list of education, work experience and qualifications, are no longer sufficient to adequately represent the skills and competences of employees. We partly agree with this.

However, it is important to note that a CV is still a suitable tool for presenting one's professional career and is required by many employers as a basic prerequisite for an application.
A CV offers the opportunity to introduce yourself in a concentrated form and to present the most important stages and experiences of your professional career at a glance. It therefore serves as an orientation aid for employers when selecting suitable applicants and helps to set you apart from other applicants.

For lateral entrants in particular, we want to get an initial idea of who you are and what makes you tick in relation to your work. This is a chance for you to show what you can do.