Your apprenticeship - Your future

Joshua is training as a bank clerk with us in Munich. He specialises in corporate clients.

Every day of my apprenticeship was different: Certain activities, such as sitting in on appointments with clients, conducting my own appointments with clients or taking on a variety of tasks for colleagues, became part of my daily routine. Yet how these appointments go, what concerns the client has and how we can help them, is different every day. 

That is what makes it so interesting to me. Even in the first year of my apprenticeship, I was able to spend time in many of the bank’s different departments. In addition to learning about the work that Client Advisors and Wealth Management advisors do, I was also introduced to the work of Real Estate Financing specialists and the Corporate Clients department. Each department gave me a friendly welcome and people were extremely helpful. 

My colleagues were happy to share their knowledge with me. They also made it possible for me to take on tasks and participate independently in client meetings at an early stage. Not only did I feel at ease, but I also had a chance to really develop. After completing my basic training, I decided to specialise in the Corporate Client area in my second year. 

After only a few days, I was already a trusted member of the team and was allowed to handle my cases independently - with help whenever I needed it, of course. I especially enjoy applying my knowledge in direct contact with clients so that I can really help them. It feels great when my clients are pleased with the advice I give them. My tip for future apprentices is to be confident right from the start. After all, you learn and develop with each experience!

Ajla is currently training to become a bank clerk with us in Munich and really enjoyed her 'First Steps' introductory week. 

For me, the ‘First Steps’ introductory week was a very nice, helpful and supportive experience. All of the new apprentices and students on the dual study program from all over Germany came together here in Sonthofen in the Allgäu region - That beautiful area where others go on holiday was where we started our apprenticeship. ‘First Steps’ is five days full of different team games, interesting and informative evening programs and lots of fun. 

The week helped me get off to a good start in the apprenticeship program and build up my own network. Different board members came to share their experiences and encourage us to broaden our horizons and always pursue our goals. We also had the opportunity to ask them questions. Apart from getting to know each other and team building, I found the week very helpful in terms of personal development - It really was the perfect start!

Aphiwat is training to be an IT Specialist for Application Development in Munich.

As an apprentice, I felt really welcome from day one. The bank not only offers an exciting apprenticeship program, but also many additional training courses that help us advance in the field and turn us into real IT pros. There is always someone on hand to help us with questions and challenges. 

I am especially grateful for our Apprentice Consultant, who was always ready to listen to me and supported us specifically in implementing our training goals. My goal is to stay with the company as an application developer after completing my apprenticeship so that I can contribute to its success.

After his apprenticeship, Arnoush joined us as a Client Service Manager for our corporate clients in Düsseldorf.

One thing I remember as being particularly positive was how my Apprentice Consultant, Heike, helped me fulfil my wish of spending my specialisation phase in the Corporate Department. Regular feedback meetings helped me to really develop during this phase, making it possible for me to start as a Client Service Manager in the Industry Coverage Teams. My tip is: If you are interested in a job, just give it a try. 

That is exactly what happened with me. I was able to convince thanks to my performance during my apprenticeship and my willingness to learn. But by no means is your entry-level position the ‘end of the line’. HypoVereinsbank attaches great importance to the development of its employees. Every day is an opportunity for you to learn and develop. Outside my time at the bank, I am also continuing my education with a post-graduate degree in Business Law. I am glad that the bank makes this possible for me.

Even after my apprenticeship, I am not left to my own devices in my personal development: In regular feedback meetings with my manager, we discuss a direction for me to take, depending on my performance, skills and interests. At any rate, I can tell you that I definitely made the right decision in joining HypoVereinsbank straight after completing my apprenticeship. I would highly recommend our apprenticeship program to anyone.