How was your application process at Schulmeister?
At the time, I applied for a position in the front office and, after a brief, very friendly phone interview, was invited to an in-person meeting. In addition to the recruiter in charge, the colleague I would be working closely with at the front desk was also present during the interview. Her description of her daily work routine gave me a realistic picture of the job. Immediately afterward, I moved on to an interview with management. The next day, I received the job offer. So it was an extremely quick and straightforward application process.
Why did you choose this job?
As a German studies graduate, I was actually looking for an entry-level administrative position in the publishing industry at the time. By chance, I came across Schulmeister’s job posting. Since the HR industry has always been my second area of interest, I liked the idea of getting to know the administrative side of a recruitment consultancy.
What does a typical working day at Schulmeister look like for you?
I’ve been with the company for seven years now, and my day-to-day work has changed significantly during that time. I worked in the front office for three years, then moved to the back office, and for the past three years, I’ve also been supporting our marketing team. My responsibilities are quite broad. I handle invoicing, manage bank accounts, and handle preliminary bookkeeping. My responsibilities also include HR-related tasks, such as preparing employment contracts and performance reviews, processing payroll, and communicating with our external payroll provider. On the marketing side, I write blog posts, keep the team website up to date, respond to candidate reviews on various platforms, and track the metrics for our job postings and applications for monthly statistics.
What's great about your job?
The best part of my job is the wide variety of tasks I handle. In seven years, I’ve never once gotten bored. Because my responsibilities are so broad, I work closely with many colleagues—from accounting and marketing to office management. And in my role as an assistant, I also regularly interact with senior management and the partners.
What challenges does your job bring?
In my role as a jack-of-all-trades, I often have a heavy workload. It’s not always easy to juggle everything. That’s why it’s important in my job to be able to handle stress and prioritize tasks.
What makes your team special?
The atmosphere in our team is very relaxed. We get along well and have a strong sense of camaraderie. I like that our interactions are informal and uncomplicated. We’re also extremely well connected with the other locations and are constantly exchanging ideas. And at our regular company events, we have the chance to chat outside of our daily work routine.
Why is Schulmeister the right employer for you?
What I like about Schulmeister is the high standard of work. We’re all very ambitious and always give it our all. Plus, there’s a really positive atmosphere within the team, which makes me look forward to going to work every day.
