Today, Stefan Schneider, since September our administration assistant, replies to our interview questions in a short interview.
We prepared the beginning of phrases, and it was up to him to reply extemporaneously.
We look forward to his replies. Here we go!
🎤 My attention was grasped by solvimus …
… when surfing on established job boards.
I was actively searching a new challenge and I clicked through various job boards. I ran into a job advert by solvimus, inspected their website that appealed to me instantly, and I applied right away.
🎤 I opted for solvimus because …
… I cracked a few dad jokes (lame jokes, groaners) in my first interview with Thomas Brand. 😊
It was by far not a typical job interview, but rather an informal meeting. I could sense rapidly that the personal relation rules here, and this fits to me.
🎤 My first week at the job was …
… rather relaxed. Luckily, I was not alone, but another co-worker in the software development team started his job here the same day.
We spent the first days in the manufacturing department to get an insight into our products. This turned out to be very interesting and was real fun. This way one can get a feeling for our products.
Everyone was very relaxed. I got a heartfelt welcome and was willingly accepted into the team. Everyone is aware what needs to be done. Every newcomer is given time to advance at his own speed. No one is thrown in cold water.
🎤 I was flabbergasted…
… seeing how relaxed everyone is. This is a huge difference given that I had previously been in the catering business which is a stressful position.
🎤 The major change for me was…
… definitively the longer commute. Previously, I walked to work in five minutes, now I commute by car in 30 minutes. This requires a new time management.
🎤 In the first weeks I learned a lot on…
… our various systems & programmes, ranging from inventory management and data management to project management. It goes without saying that I learned a lot on solvimus and our products.
Though I am still waiting for part 2 of my product training, and I am looking forward to it!
🎤 The best about my new position is…
… my fully equipped workplace with height adjustable desk and of course my nice co-workers.
And what I highly appreciate: printing is rare here. 😉
🎤 Whoever starts here should know that …
… there is always a cause for cake and sweets! 🍰😊
Quite often someone brings something, even though we actually want to eat healthily. Luckily, our executive board equilibrates that with the fruit and vegetable basket.
🎤 The most hilarious situation thus far was …
… in my first week when I had a glimpse at manufacturing.
Sometimes I am a screwup, and I thought: „Please don’t let me break something !“ 😅
And well, before too long I somewhat overstressed the punch press. Luckily it wasn’t as bad as it seemed, it was taken with humour and we had a good laugh.
🎤 If I were the boss here for a day, I’d …
… introduce the „Mettwoch“ (pun for Wednesday), meaning that we have ground pork every Wednesday. Sorry vegetarians!
🎤 I spend my free time with …
… sports, more precisely karate and paragliding. I passed the first part of my permit on the Wasserkuppe (a mountain), the second one is yet to come.
And if I am not airborne or exhausting myself, I love diving into other worlds, into the one of Dungeons & Dragons.
🎤 My morning ritual in the office is …
… cranking up the notebook, checking emails, inspecting the premises (checking everything, and arranging fruits and vegetables for co-workers) and then: coffee! ☕
🎤 A typical day is…
… 40 % work, 30 % coffee, 20 % meetings and 10 % „Where is that document?“ 😄
🎤 Three things of which we should never run out are…
… coffee, biscuits & good mood.
🎤 What I enjoy most at work is…
… the contact to my co-workers & customers.
I also appreciate job variation. Every day brings about something new. One has to read up on something, assess something or find an optimum solution. One thing is for sure: it is never boring.
🎤 My major challenges are …
… that solvimus sets high standards. That means: one has to consider every detail. This is not that simple.
🎤 Looking back on the first weeks, then…
I wonder why I was so tense beforehand. This was unnecessary as everyone is willing to advise. We truly act in concert and find solutions together.
Our slogan „solvimus … we solve“ fits. 😊
Dear Stefan, we are glad you joined the solvimus team!
We look forward to many shared moments and laughs with you.😊
If you are interested in paving new ways with us and want to become a member of our team, contact us at duzaehlst@solvimus.de.
