{"id":8509,"date":"2026-01-28T16:00:51","date_gmt":"2026-01-28T15:00:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gcihealth.de\/klaus-on-starting-his-career-at-gci-health\/"},"modified":"2026-02-27T11:53:59","modified_gmt":"2026-02-27T10:53:59","slug":"klaus-on-starting-his-career-at-gci-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gcihealth.de\/en\/interviews\/klaus-on-starting-his-career-at-gci-health\/","title":{"rendered":"Klaus on starting his career at GCI Health"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0px|0px|0px|0px|false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px|0px|0px|0px|false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;100%&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][dipi_typing_text typing_prefix=&#8221;Question:&#8221; typing_text=&#8221;How have your first few weeks at GCI Health been?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;aebfbabe-4ede-4e62-af56-72f5740dbdb2&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/dipi_typing_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;aec220df-3e84-4a30-bacc-42a4d33034ed&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>I felt welcome from the very beginning. During the onboarding phase, I was introduced to the company and its internal processes, and got to know my colleagues. I quickly became involved in client-related work, providing support and even taking on smaller projects. I was immediately introduced and included in client meetings. Overall, I found the first few weeks pleasant, and my initial impression of an open and relaxed working atmosphere has been confirmed.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][dipi_typing_text typing_prefix=&#8221;Question:&#8221; typing_text=&#8221;How did your team onboard you?&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Pixel Typing Text&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;aebfbabe-4ede-4e62-af56-72f5740dbdb2&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/dipi_typing_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]There were two main approaches to my onboarding. Firstly, experienced colleagues clearly explained our agency&#8217;s core competencies, such as professional and consumer media relations. Secondly, during my first few weeks, I actively supported projects within my client team while also learning a great deal by observing. This meant there wasn&#8217;t too much pressure initially, especially since many tasks, like writing social media content or organizing press events, were new to me post-university. At the same time, this combination of hands-on experience and observation allowed me to learn a lot quickly. Regular feedback sessions with my team lead and management are also incredibly helpful for continuous development and quickly identifying areas for improvement. Furthermore, I have a mentor by my side whom I can confidently turn to. I find this very important, as there might be topics \u2013 such as personal development, team dynamics, or other concerns \u2013 that I prefer not to discuss directly with my team lead. [\/et_pb_text][dipi_typing_text typing_prefix=&#8221;Question:&#8221; typing_text=&#8221;How are the teams structured?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;aebfbabe-4ede-4e62-af56-72f5740dbdb2&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/dipi_typing_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>There are slight differences from team to team. Generally, a team lead is responsible for the client. Depending on the requirements, teams consist of Senior Consultants, Consultants, Junior Consultants, and Trainees working for the clients. Everyone is usually familiar with each other&#8217;s tasks, so we can support and cover for one another.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][dipi_typing_text typing_prefix=&#8221;Question:&#8221; typing_text=&#8221;Do you work for multiple clients? 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I was involved in projects from the very first week, and after about three weeks, I took on my first independent project as the primary lead.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][dipi_typing_text typing_prefix=&#8221;Question:&#8221; typing_text=&#8221;What are your typical tasks?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;aebfbabe-4ede-4e62-af56-72f5740dbdb2&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/dipi_typing_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>My tasks vary significantly depending on the client and the current projects. I frequently draft content for collaborations with specialized medical journals, focusing on conveying study data and real-world case studies for healthcare professionals. Other typical tasks include media monitoring, writing contributions for social media, and planning client-initiated press events and conference support.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][dipi_typing_text typing_prefix=&#8221;Question:&#8221; typing_text=&#8221;Which area do you enjoy the most so far?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;aebfbabe-4ede-4e62-af56-72f5740dbdb2&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/dipi_typing_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]I&#8217;d have to say it&#8217;s the variety of tasks that I enjoy most. I find it exciting how different the approach is for the same topic when communicating to professionals versus lay audiences. Given my scientific background, writing articles for professional journals suits me best.[\/et_pb_text][dipi_typing_text typing_prefix=&#8221;Question:&#8221; typing_text=&#8221;Where do you see yourself developing?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;aebfbabe-4ede-4e62-af56-72f5740dbdb2&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/dipi_typing_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]After completing my trainee period, I want to take the next step and continue developing my skills as a Junior Consultant, taking on even more responsibility. 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