Career choice: «I was totally blocked at the age of 13»

Having to find out at the age of thirteen which career suited me was a total block. Everything is in flux, your body is changing and you have to work hard at school to get the right grades... How are you supposed to think about what you want to be in this situation?

It helped me to talk to different people about my career choice. The careers counsellor at school was a good point of contact. However, the most important people in the whole process were my mum and dad, as they know me best.

I can only recommend using your own environment for your first taster apprenticeship.

Lea Schefer

A key moment in choosing a career

Getting through the first taster days was a key moment. I was able to look over the shoulder of a chef I know. I can only recommend using your own environment for this first step. The fact that my mum showed me professional portrait videos afterwards was helpful. She also pointed out to me that a medical profession might suit me.

The huge selection in this area is pretty impressive. When I had a taster in the pharmacy, I immediately felt that I was in the right place. When I was finally able to sign the apprenticeship contract at my favourite pharmacy, it was incredibly nice. And a huge relief.