I was allowed to work in various departments during my training and I quickly realised that I wanted to work in textile personalisation. My motivation: to instil into our customers the same level of enthusiasm for Strauss that I experienced in the store that day. After I had completed my apprenticeship, I completed a trainer licence and am now responsible for the trainees in our department. I was also given the opportunity to participate in a manager training program and I am now the head of the logo service team. Anything is possible, if you really want it!"

Right after I finished my training, I was asked if I would like to take on responsibility for personnel. During my internal training as team lead, I participated in workshops and was given plenty of time to develop my own skills. In May 2018 I was appointed as deputy team lead and training officer in the logistics department. I would like to thank the Strauss family for this opportunity and the trust they placed in me and I strive to return this trust every day."

I was able to structure my work hours very flexibly and at short notice, which made it easy for me to combine work and studying at the same time. Another positive aspect is of course that I was earning money whilst studying. Now I work full-time as an applications developer in the team in which I once worked as a part-time employee."

It has been amazing to see first-hand how the company has grown. After my maternity leave, Strauss gave me the opportunity to return on a part-time basis, and I have worked in sales ever since. This is where I feel the most comfortable and I still love my job with a passion. It also rubbed off on my daughter, who is now starting a dual degree course at Strauss. I wouldn’t change a thing about the journey I have been on with Strauss. But if I could do things over, I would love to do an apprenticeship again when I see all the opportunities the apprentices have nowadays."

In 2018 we started our Pop Up Store concept, initially in Germany and then in Austria, Switzerland and finally The Netherlands. I travelled quite a bit during my apprenticeship, for instance I spent four weeks in Northern Ireland where I worked for an online pharmacy and stayed with a host family. I’ve travelled quite a bit and experienced an awful lot. The thing I love most about my job is that we work as a team to find solutions and, until now, we have always managed to open the doors for our fans and customer on time. Those are the best moments!"

After my apprenticeship, I found my permanent position in a support team that specialises in the work processes of the stores. I also have a special task that involves the technical organisation of the Pop-Up stores. My daily tasks include ensuring that all necessary daily functions and work processes in the stores work, and also implementing and managing a number of projects, like the internal presentation of media, supporting live streams and the technical implementation and management of output units for internal operations."

The program is extremely varied and I get to work with different teams. I have finally found a career I enjoy and want to pursue! Strauss is open for all applicants: if you are struggling with your degree course, for whatever reason, and you would prefer to take a different path, just send us your application!

I worked on interesting projects and was also given responsibility during my degree before I assumed a position as project manager. I now conduct market research and analyse global markets, and I also participate in international expansion projects in collaboration with several departments.
I am especially grateful to Strauss for the opportunity to take a dual masters study course 'Future Skills & Innovation' at the Mittelhessen Polytechnic – Studium Plus. This is how Strauss helps me to continue studying whilst also allowing me to continue with my projects."

During the course of my 3-year apprenticeship, I was able to work in several departments where I learned their processes and gained a lot of experience. In my second apprenticeship year I worked independently with an external service provider to plan the trainee exchange program. I especially enjoyed working at the trade fairs and in other Strauss stores. I now work in our workwearstore in Biebergemünd as a checkout supervisor responsible for deploying the checkout staff and training new colleagues. This year I was allowed to help with the personnel planning process for the pop-up stores, which was great fun.