Meet Viktoria

Hi Viktoria, tell us a bit about yourself.

I've been at OTTO since August 2012. After successfully completing my apprenticeship as a wholesale and export merchant here, I was initially taken on for a year in Sports Purchasing. There I planned sports shoes and sneakers. However, I was drawn to HR - especially recruiting - even before my apprenticeship, which is why it's all the better for me that I've been working in this area at OTTO since 2016. My part-time degree in "Business Administration and Business Psychology" has given me valuable theoretical input for the practical implementation of successful talent identification.

What makes OTTO special for you?

For me, OTTO as an employer means trust, a familiar working environment and freedom to work. The employees here are offered so much - and that doesn't just mean the benefits. There are great employee events, as well as many pension and health programs. Above all, however, it is simply fun to work in this pleasant atmosphere, which not only aims for cultural change, but also lives it.

Dos and don'ts: What do you recommend to applicants for an interview? What do you pay particular attention to?

Be authentic and honest! There is no right or wrong, only the applicant as an individual person. And we want to get to know this person in the interview. Prepare for the interview by finding out about the areas at OTTO that are relevant to the position. Of course, you can then clarify any open questions during the interview. In my opinion, however, you should not deliberately falsify your CV, for example by inventing skills and training. It's better to be honest here and discuss with the department the extent to which the required skills could be learned on the job.

Insider tip: How can you be convincing in an interview?

Be self-reflective and know yourself. Before the interview, be aware of your strengths and weaknesses as well as your personal development areas. Simply ask people you know and get feedback. We can only get to know you and your individual character and form a picture of you if we see your rough edges. Anyone can be uniform, but your personal character traits are much more interesting. A little tip: We hear impatience and perfectionism as weaknesses far too often ;-)

If you didn't have to work, what would you do?

I would volunteer at an animal shelter. 😊

Would you like to network with me?

Then feel free to add me on XING or LinkedIn.