Regional Daily Newspapers
Regional daily newspapers are one of the most important sources for searching for apprenticeships in a specific area. Many businesses, especially small and medium-sized enterprises, prefer to advertise in local newspapers to find trainees from the immediate vicinity. Some of the best-known regional newspapers include the “Kölner Stadt-Anzeiger,” the “Süddeutsche Zeitung,” the “Hamburger Morgenpost,” and the “Berliner Morgenpost.” Weekly newspapers and advertising papers also often offer a section for apprenticeship offers. It’s worth taking a closer look at the Saturday edition, as extensive job advertisements are often published on this day.
National Daily Newspapers
National newspapers like the “Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung” (FAZ), the “Welt,” or the “Süddeutsche Zeitung” also offer job advertisements for apprenticeships, especially for professions sought nationwide. These newspapers are particularly suitable if you are not bound to a specific location and are considering national offers. The job advertisements are often found in the business section or in separate job supplements.
Trade Magazines
Trade magazines are targeted at specific professional groups and industries. They provide an excellent opportunity to specifically search for apprenticeships in certain specializations. For example, prospective technicians, craftsmen, or commercial trainees can find suitable offers in industry-specific magazines such as the “Handwerksblatt” or the “Industrieanzeiger.” Such trade magazines usually appear monthly or quarterly and contain special job market sections tailored to specific professions.
Business Magazines
Business magazines like “Wirtschaftswoche” or “Handelsblatt” occasionally offer apprenticeship positions, especially for commercial and business management professions. Here you can find offers from large companies that often cover multiple locations. Since these magazines are published nationwide, they are well-suited for applicants who want a comprehensive overview of apprenticeships throughout the Federal Republic.
Regional Advertising Papers
Regional advertising papers like “Hallo München” or the “Wochenspiegel” are another way to search for apprenticeships. These papers are usually published weekly and contain many offers from companies in the local area. Since the ads are generally free of charge, small businesses and craft companies especially use this platform to publish their apprenticeship vacancies.
Special Apprenticeship Magazines
There are also special apprenticeship magazines like “azubify” or the “BERUF AKTUELL” magazine from the Federal Employment Agency. These magazines are often available for free and provide an overview of various apprenticeship professions and available positions. They are often available at schools and career information centers and contain both advertisements from companies and editorial articles on the topic of training.
Tips for Searching in Print Media
When searching for an apprenticeship in print media, it is important to search regularly and specifically. Since many newspapers and magazines only appear weekly or monthly, you should review the issues at regular intervals. It is also recommended to specifically look out for special editions or job supplements, as these usually bundle the largest number of apprenticeship offers. Additionally, it is worth checking older issues, as some apprenticeship positions are advertised for longer and are not updated weekly.
