Guides
Field notes from the application season
Articles rooted in employment consulting in Germany for Ausbildung and apprenticeship application guidance — written for people mid-Bewerbung, not for abstract career theory.
11 March 2026
What German Ausbildungsbetriebe look for in a first Bewerbung
How training companies skim Lebensläufe, which attachments matter, and why vague motivation letters stall in the inbox.
17 February 2026
Choosing between dual Ausbildung and school-based vocational paths
A practical comparison for applicants weighing Betrieb-based dual training against schulische Ausbildung options.
21 January 2026
Timing your Ausbildung applications across the German calendar
When larger firms open intake, how smaller Betriebe hire later, and how to avoid a silent summer with no replies.
4 December 2025
Preparing for assessment days at larger training companies
Group exercises, short aptitude tasks, and interviews — how Ausbildung assessment days typically unfold.
13 November 2025
Language expectations for English-speaking Ausbildung applicants
Where English helps, where German is non-negotiable, and how to describe your level honestly in a Bewerbung.