Internship in the City of Love

Einhell enables young professionals to spend their semester abroad

One of our dual students was able to experience the Franco-German cooperation at first hand and reports on her impressions in Paris. Isabella gives us an insight into this exciting time working at Einhell France by answering some questions. At the moment, she is studying Business Administration in her sixth semester. ??

How did the opportunity to go to Paris arise?

Einhell mentioned at the start of my studies that studying abroad was generally possible, but not mandatory. In the third semester, I was reminded that I should soon decide on a subsidiary if I wanted to work abroad. France has been my favorite place from the beginning. We then coordinated with the responsible persons at Einhell France and then my internship was ultimately approved.

How long were you there and how were you received by your colleagues?

I was able to work at Einhell France in Paris for 10 weeks, taking on various tasks. The initial excitement was eased by open and friendly colleagues. Throughout my internship, I was supported both linguistically and in other matters. I got to know helpful, competent, and courteous colleagues, for which I am very grateful.

What skills or insights did you gain during your stay?

I mainly gained cultural experiences in my free time, which personally enriched me. I also gained insights into the activities of a subsidiary of Einhell. In particular, I became aware of the advantages and challenges of depending on the parent company and how to leverage them.

Were there any special projects or tasks you took on?

I was involved in a project where Einhell France went throug some changes due to French legislation. I was able to help mainly with communication between France and Germany, serving as a bridge between both sides.

How do you think this experience will influence your professional development?

I have built a good relationship with colleagues in France and will always be available to them for questions. I also know that I can turn to them if I need anything. I hope that in the future, I can continue to help with collaborations between Einhell France and Germany, thus overcoming the language barrier. If I need to be in Paris for this, I am also open to it.

Would you do it again? Can you recommend it?

I would definitely choose to do an internship abroad during my internship semester again and can highly recommend it. For me, it was a unique opportunity and I am very glad that I took advantage of it.

What do you miss most about France?

I miss talking about cultural differences, speaking French daily and the activities where I could help as a bridge between the parent and subsidiary companies. And of course, living in Paris and spending my leisure time there.

Topic Work-Life Balance: What did you experience besides your work in Paris

Paris has almost everything you can imagine: I visited museums and many parks. Of course, I saw all the tourist spots but also had time for many other things. So, I was able to experience not only the tourist version of Paris but also the "real Paris" - the everyday life in a metropolis. In some restaurants and cafés, I could try the French cuisine and all its specialties. I often exchanged ideas with locals and tourists whom I met in bars or restaurants and thus had many interesting conversations. Fortunately, during my stay was the Paris Fashion Week, where you could see some celebrities with a lot of luck.

What is the most memorable moment for you?

There were many... One of my highlights, however, was seeing Kendall Jenner on the catwalk. She is by far my favorite model and actually one of the few celebrities I've been interested in for years. However, I also really enjoyed sitting along the Seine and seeing the Eiffel Tower sparkle at night. I will never forget that feeling. I would like to express my sincere thanks to Einhell France and Einhell Germany for making this internship possible! :)

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