Are you interested in foreign cultures, and do you enjoy communicating in another language? Are you also an organizational talent and reliable? If so, this apprenticeship is just right for you. You will work in the commercial departments of international companies, where you will communicate mainly through English.
Duration
3 years, with or without the Federal Vocational Baccalaureate
Sector
Service and administration
Tasks
Commercial clerks coordinate projects and processes, advise customers, handle orders and measures of marketing and public relations activities, take care of administration, budget control and accounting, are entrusted with personnel administration and keep track of everything beside of this.
Theory and practice - an overview
Qualifications
Federal VET diploma in commerce
An additional note attached to the diploma confirms the additional achievements in English during the apprenticeship.
Requirements
You have an above-average knowledge of English (level B2, First). Your German language skills are very good and you have the prerequisites to improve your French language skills.
You feel comfortable in today's digital and networked world, recognize different solution strategies, show initiative, can think critically and question facts, can express yourself well orally and in writing.
You bring in social and personal skills such as creativity, pleasure in dealing with people, the ability to work in a team, independence, spontaneity and flexibility.
- Completion of secondary school at level A
- Very good language skills
What's unique about this apprenticeship
Your host companies operate on the global stage. As a result, most of the communication at your workplace will be in English. In addition to working in an international company, we offer you the opportunity to complete recognized language diplomas, take part in a language study trip and complete a "business & english week".
Once your apprenticeship is complete as a commercial clerk, a wide range of development opportunities are available to you.