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What is important during practical training?
When you start a traineeship, learn about the company’s structure, goals and tasks, its rules of procedure, tools, organisational culture, and people. Set your goals and make sure you know what your tasks are. If necessary, discuss them with your supervisor.
Communication and relationships influence your adaptation and learning the most. It is essential to establish contact with your traineeship supervisor and be honest and open when discussing work arrangements and tasks. If the duties seem too easy or difficult, do not hesitate to discuss what would challenge you appropriately.
How to adapt well in a company and benefit more from the traineeship?
- Get to know the company’s values, structure and activities better. Ask your traineeship supervisor and other employees how things work in the company. This shows you are interested in the company’s activities, and employees are usually happy to discuss them.
- Introduce yourself confidently, be open and friendly. To develop good working relationships, participate in teamwork, attend meetings and company events, if possible, and join colleagues for coffee and lunch breaks.
- Respect the set working hours and other agreements, complete your tasks accurately and on time. Be sure to ask if something is unclear. If problems arise, contact your supervisor immediately to find solutions.
- Arrange with your traineeship supervisor to meet regularly to discuss certain topics and tasks based on the traineeship plan, talk about how you are doing and what kind of support you need, and agree about your future activities and deadlines. This ensures continuous work, self-analysis and feedback.
- Do not engage in personal matters. It is inappropriate to surf the internet, communicate on social media, do university studies or family tasks at work. Focus on practical training.
- Acquire as much new knowledge and experience as possible. Communicate with the employees and participate in joint projects. For example, as a bystander, you can provide feedback on an analysis or an online environment made by a working group. At the same time, see that your main tasks are completed and do not take on more responsibilities than your time allows.
- Ask for feedback on your work from colleagues, find out how they would have completed the tasks and what tips they can give you to improve the work.
- Analyse yourself continuously and consciously.Think about which tasks you like and what you do well. Do you still have gaps in specific knowledge and skills? Which activities do you enjoy less? What could you have done differently, and how? Write down your thoughts.
Employers highly appreciate trainees who have
- interest in the specialisation they study and a clear goal for the training;
- interest in their company and its field of activity;
- a responsible attitude to work;
- the courage and skills to communicate, and cooperation skills;
- initiative and a desire to develop, willingness to learn;
- good adaptability, stress tolerance, and flexibility;
- the ability to think independently and generate new ideas.
| Time to reflect Which of the above recommendations do you find helpful? Which of these are you good at, and which do you still need to work on? Which of your personal qualities can help you successfully complete the traineeship? |
