11/11/2016
Interview with Leandra Deininger, Intern at Voith in the HR department Learning & Development
"I was able to establish a very good relationship with my colleagues. I work very closely especially with those colleagues who involved me in their projects."
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Why did you decide in favor of an internship at Voith?
When I was looking for a traineeship I came across a job posting from Voith. The subjects ‘senior management and learning development’ which were described in the advert perfectly covered the area I was looking for and in which I wanted to complete an internship. My positive impression of Voith as a company was then reinforced in a friendly job interview, which led me to the decision to start my traineeship at Voith.
How was your first day at Voith?
My first day at Voith was quite exhausting but also highly interesting. I received plenty of information and insight into my department. In addition, I met lots of new and very nice people.
What was your very first Task?
Right at the start of my internship I was asked to support my department with their training programs for senior executives. I also performed some administrative tasks.
What else is on your to-do list as an intern at Voith?
Alongside the usual intern jobs such as updating and revising presentations I perform a range of tasks for the preparation of senior management training events. In addition, I often participate in meetings, in order to get an overview of the different contents.
How is the atmosphere in your Team?
I was able to establish a very good relationship with my colleagues. I work very closely especially with those colleagues who involved me in their projects.
What has been the most formative moment in your internship?
During my internship I was part of the department right from the start and I was involved in all projects. I was given many important jobs, which I could handle myself. I was then encouraged to present the completed tasks and received praise and recognition from my colleagues. These moments are among my best experiences during my internship.
Would you recommend your internship to others?
I would definitely recommend my traineeship at Voith to my fellow students, because everything that you have learnt in six semesters can be utilized here.
Looking back – what have you learnt during your internship?
First of all I have experienced what it is like to work in a company. Additionally I gained plenty of insight into the procedures within a company. I was able to take a lot of new information on board; at the same time I could also utilize my own knowledge on various occasions.
What is your verdict regarding your internship?
I would definitely recommend my traineeship to other students, because it was highly diverse and because I really enjoyed working here. In addition I was given a wide range of tasks, which I was able to complete independently.
Many thanks for the interview!
