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J.J. Darboven for Business Customers

Find out more about J.J. Darboven as your hot beverage partner. Thanks to our many years of experience in sales, we know that taste is not the only thing that matters - many other criteria are also important.

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J.J. Darboven – more than 150 years of tradition and love for coffee, tea and cocoa

Out of the company founded in a small office in Hamburg’s old town in 1866, a blossoming international company has developed with a wide range of diverse products.

Find out more!

The J.J. Darboven Shop

In our shop you can buy our exclusive coffee brands. Whether IDEE KAFFEE, Café Intención, EILLES KAFFEE or Mövenpick - here you will find all our products for your home.

To the Shop

Apprenticeship at J.J. Darboven

Our owner takes care of the quality of our apprenticeships personally. We offer both administrative and technical apprenticeships. 

Find out more!

Regional and international - Working for J.J. Darboven

J.J. Darboven is a traditional and cosmopolitan family business. You can find out more about us as employers, our apprenticeships, and current vacancies here.

Find out more!

Darbohne – J.J. Darboven’s little mascot

We love coffee beans, which is why the little Darbohne is our faithful mascot. Lovingly designed comics told the adventures of Darbohne in rhyming verse as early as in the 1920’s and 1930’s.

More about Darbohne

H.E.L.P. - Education

In addition to our coffee-growing related activities, we would also like to use H.E.L.P. to improve the educational conditions for children in Santa Bárbara. H.E.L.P. has selected three schools in San Nicolas, which are the current focus of the project.

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H.E.L.P. - The Honduras Education Life Project

H.E.L.P. is a support project with which we have been improving the growing, living and educational conditions of coffee farmers in Honduras since 2016. Due to the great demand and the many successes of H.E.L.P., the number of participants has steadily increased. On the following pages you will learn everything about the successes and goals of H.E.L.P..

Find out about H.E.L.P.

Over 150 years of coffee culture: Tradition, responsibility and enjoyment

Find out more about the history of the traditional Hamburg company J.J. Darboven: From a small trader of colonial goods to international warm beverage specialists.

Our history

“Perfection is not a state of being but the continuous effort to achieve completeness.”

-Albert Darboven
For more than 150 years, we at J.J. Darboven have devoted ourselves to roasting the finest coffee beans, producing extraordinary coffee creations and distributing exclusive coffee brands. Brief: We love coffee. And we love tea and cocoa. But what we love above all is sharing our passion for warm beverages.

The Darboven IDEE Sponsorship Prize for female company founders

The IDEE Sponsorship Prize is the only national award for innovative ideas of female entrepreneurs. Albert Darboven has been awarding this prize since 1997 to encourage women who dare to take the step into entrepreneurial independence.

Read more!

News regarding the J.J. Darboven company

Here we inform you about new products, events, and other news concerning our company. In addition, various press releases and contact options are available to representatives of the press.

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Products of organic and fairtrade quality - that's what J.J. Darboven stands for

Since 1866 J.J. Darboven has stood for the high quality of coffee, tea, and cocoa. The company was the first wholesale roaster to introduce fairtrade coffee at the beginning of the 1990s. This has been followed by many other products of Fairtrade and organic quality to this day.

More about our certifications

Our brands - coffee, tea, and cocoa for your enjoyment

Alfredo Espresso’s Italian vitality, Café Intención’s Fairtrade quality, the particularly mild IDEE KAFFEE, the tasty diversity of EILLES TEE, or the chocolate experiments by COCAYA - find out all about these and many more beloved J.J. Darboven brands.

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H.E.L.P. - The project participants

 

Since the start of H.E.L.P. in 2016 we are accompanying three project participants who, with their stories and challenges, are exemplary for the around 300 project participants. We are very pleased that Yolanda, Nora and Melvin have made great progress in the past few years.

Find out more about the project's participants

J.J. Darboven stands for social responsibility, sustainability, and commitment

Darboven is getting to it. This applies not only to our dealings with business partners and customers, but also to our diverse social commitments. In Hamburg, Germany and internationally.

Find out more!!

H.E.L.P. - Successes and outlook

In the first three years of the project, H.E.L.P. has already made some great progress. For example, while the average yield per hectare of project participants before the start of the project was significantly below the national average, this has now become above average. H.E.L.P. will continue to support farmers in Honduras and has also set ambitious goals for the next five years.

Find out more

Social and ecological responsibility - that's what J.J. Darboven stands for

As a family business, J.J. Darboven has always felt obliged to practice and preserve values. Fairness and responsibility for future generations are therefore part of our corporate identity.

Find out more!

H.E.L.P. - Working locally

The Honduras Education Life Project is located in Santa Bárbara, one of the oldest but also poorest coffee growing areas in Honduras. Our on-site activities include promoting agricultural skills and imparting business knowledge.

Find out about H.E.L.P.'s activities

“Perfection is not a state of being but the continuous effort to achieve completeness.”

-Albert Darboven
For more than 150 years, we at J.J. Darboven have devoted ourselves to roasting the finest coffee beans, producing extraordinary coffee creations and distributing exclusive coffee brands. Brief: We love coffee. And we love tea and cocoa. But what we love above all is sharing our passion for warm beverages.

“Perfection is not a state of being but the continuous effort to achieve completeness.”

-Albert Darboven
For more than 150 years, we at J.J. Darboven have devoted ourselves to roasting the finest coffee beans, producing extraordinary coffee creations and distributing exclusive coffee brands. Brief: We love coffee. And we love tea and cocoa. But what we love above all is sharing our passion for warm beverages.

“Perfection is not a state of being but the continuous effort to achieve completeness.”

-Albert Darboven
For more than 150 years, we at J.J. Darboven have devoted ourselves to roasting the finest coffee beans, producing extraordinary coffee creations and distributing exclusive coffee brands. Brief: We love coffee. And we love tea and cocoa. But what we love above all is sharing our passion for warm beverages.

“Perfection is not a state of being but the continuous effort to achieve completeness.”

-Albert Darboven
For more than 150 years, we at J.J. Darboven have devoted ourselves to roasting the finest coffee beans, producing extraordinary coffee creations and distributing exclusive coffee brands. Brief: We love coffee. And we love tea and cocoa. But what we love above all is sharing our passion for warm beverages.

“Perfection is not a state of being but the continuous effort to achieve completeness.”

-Albert Darboven
For more than 150 years, we at J.J. Darboven have devoted ourselves to roasting the finest coffee beans, producing extraordinary coffee creations and distributing exclusive coffee brands. Brief: We love coffee. And we love tea and cocoa. But what we love above all is sharing our passion for warm beverages.

“Perfection is not a state of being but the continuous effort to achieve completeness.”

-Albert Darboven
For more than 150 years, we at J.J. Darboven have devoted ourselves to roasting the finest coffee beans, producing extraordinary coffee creations and distributing exclusive coffee brands. Brief: We love coffee. And we love tea and cocoa. But what we love above all is sharing our passion for warm beverages.

“Perfection is not a state of being but the continuous effort to achieve completeness.”

-Albert Darboven
For more than 150 years, we at J.J. Darboven have devoted ourselves to roasting the finest coffee beans, producing extraordinary coffee creations and distributing exclusive coffee brands. Brief: We love coffee. And we love tea and cocoa. But what we love above all is sharing our passion for warm beverages.

“Perfection is not a state of being but the continuous effort to achieve completeness.”

-Albert Darboven
For more than 150 years, we at J.J. Darboven have devoted ourselves to roasting the finest coffee beans, producing extraordinary coffee creations and distributing exclusive coffee brands. Brief: We love coffee. And we love tea and cocoa. But what we love above all is sharing our passion for warm beverages.

“Perfection is not a state of being but the continuous effort to achieve completeness.”

-Albert Darboven
For more than 150 years, we at J.J. Darboven have devoted ourselves to roasting the finest coffee beans, producing extraordinary coffee creations and distributing exclusive coffee brands. Brief: We love coffee. And we love tea and cocoa. But what we love above all is sharing our passion for warm beverages.

“Perfection is not a state of being but the continuous effort to achieve completeness.”

-Albert Darboven
For more than 150 years, we at J.J. Darboven have devoted ourselves to roasting the finest coffee beans, producing extraordinary coffee creations and distributing exclusive coffee brands. Brief: We love coffee. And we love tea and cocoa. But what we love above all is sharing our passion for warm beverages.

“Perfection is not a state of being but the continuous effort to achieve completeness.”

-Albert Darboven
For more than 150 years, we at J.J. Darboven have devoted ourselves to roasting the finest coffee beans, producing extraordinary coffee creations and distributing exclusive coffee brands. Brief: We love coffee. And we love tea and cocoa. But what we love above all is sharing our passion for warm beverages.

“Perfection is not a state of being but the continuous effort to achieve completeness.”

-Albert Darboven
For more than 150 years, we at J.J. Darboven have devoted ourselves to roasting the finest coffee beans, producing extraordinary coffee creations and distributing exclusive coffee brands. Brief: We love coffee. And we love tea and cocoa. But what we love above all is sharing our passion for warm beverages.

“Perfection is not a state of being but the continuous effort to achieve completeness.”

-Albert Darboven
For more than 150 years, we at J.J. Darboven have devoted ourselves to roasting the finest coffee beans, producing extraordinary coffee creations and distributing exclusive coffee brands. Brief: We love coffee. And we love tea and cocoa. But what we love above all is sharing our passion for warm beverages.

“Perfection is not a state of being but the continuous effort to achieve completeness.”

-Albert Darboven
For more than 150 years, we at J.J. Darboven have devoted ourselves to roasting the finest coffee beans, producing extraordinary coffee creations and distributing exclusive coffee brands. Brief: We love coffee. And we love tea and cocoa. But what we love above all is sharing our passion for warm beverages.

“Perfection is not a state of being but the continuous effort to achieve completeness.”

-Albert Darboven
For more than 150 years, we at J.J. Darboven have devoted ourselves to roasting the finest coffee beans, producing extraordinary coffee creations and distributing exclusive coffee brands. Brief: We love coffee. And we love tea and cocoa. But what we love above all is sharing our passion for warm beverages.

“Perfection is not a state of being but the continuous effort to achieve completeness.”

-Albert Darboven
For more than 150 years, we at J.J. Darboven have devoted ourselves to roasting the finest coffee beans, producing extraordinary coffee creations and distributing exclusive coffee brands. Brief: We love coffee. And we love tea and cocoa. But what we love above all is sharing our passion for warm beverages.

“Perfection is not a state of being but the continuous effort to achieve completeness.”

-Albert Darboven
For more than 150 years, we at J.J. Darboven have devoted ourselves to roasting the finest coffee beans, producing extraordinary coffee creations and distributing exclusive coffee brands. Brief: We love coffee. And we love tea and cocoa. But what we love above all is sharing our passion for warm beverages.

“Perfection is not a state of being but the continuous effort to achieve completeness.”

-Albert Darboven
For more than 150 years, we at J.J. Darboven have devoted ourselves to roasting the finest coffee beans, producing extraordinary coffee creations and distributing exclusive coffee brands. Brief: We love coffee. And we love tea and cocoa. But what we love above all is sharing our passion for warm beverages.

“Perfection is not a state of being but the continuous effort to achieve completeness.”

-Albert Darboven
For more than 150 years, we at J.J. Darboven have devoted ourselves to roasting the finest coffee beans, producing extraordinary coffee creations and distributing exclusive coffee brands. Brief: We love coffee. And we love tea and cocoa. But what we love above all is sharing our passion for warm beverages.

“Perfection is not a state of being but the continuous effort to achieve completeness.”

-Albert Darboven
For more than 150 years, we at J.J. Darboven have devoted ourselves to roasting the finest coffee beans, producing extraordinary coffee creations and distributing exclusive coffee brands. Brief: We love coffee. And we love tea and cocoa. But what we love above all is sharing our passion for warm beverages.

“Perfection is not a state of being but the continuous effort to achieve completeness.”

-Albert Darboven
For more than 150 years, we at J.J. Darboven have devoted ourselves to roasting the finest coffee beans, producing extraordinary coffee creations and distributing exclusive coffee brands. Brief: We love coffee. And we love tea and cocoa. But what we love above all is sharing our passion for warm beverages.

“Perfection is not a state of being but the continuous effort to achieve completeness.”

-Albert Darboven
For more than 150 years, we at J.J. Darboven have devoted ourselves to roasting the finest coffee beans, producing extraordinary coffee creations and distributing exclusive coffee brands. Brief: We love coffee. And we love tea and cocoa. But what we love above all is sharing our passion for warm beverages.

“Perfection is not a state of being but the continuous effort to achieve completeness.”

-Albert Darboven
For more than 150 years, we at J.J. Darboven have devoted ourselves to roasting the finest coffee beans, producing extraordinary coffee creations and distributing exclusive coffee brands. Brief: We love coffee. And we love tea and cocoa. But what we love above all is sharing our passion for warm beverages.

“Perfection is not a state of being but the continuous effort to achieve completeness.”

-Albert Darboven
For more than 150 years, we at J.J. Darboven have devoted ourselves to roasting the finest coffee beans, producing extraordinary coffee creations and distributing exclusive coffee brands. Brief: We love coffee. And we love tea and cocoa. But what we love above all is sharing our passion for warm beverages.

“Perfection is not a state of being but the continuous effort to achieve completeness.”

-Albert Darboven
For more than 150 years, we at J.J. Darboven have devoted ourselves to roasting the finest coffee beans, producing extraordinary coffee creations and distributing exclusive coffee brands. Brief: We love coffee. And we love tea and cocoa. But what we love above all is sharing our passion for warm beverages.

“Perfection is not a state of being but the continuous effort to achieve completeness.”

-Albert Darboven
For more than 150 years, we at J.J. Darboven have devoted ourselves to roasting the finest coffee beans, producing extraordinary coffee creations and distributing exclusive coffee brands. Brief: We love coffee. And we love tea and cocoa. But what we love above all is sharing our passion for warm beverages.

“Perfection is not a state of being but the continuous effort to achieve completeness.”

-Albert Darboven
For more than 150 years, we at J.J. Darboven have devoted ourselves to roasting the finest coffee beans, producing extraordinary coffee creations and distributing exclusive coffee brands. Brief: We love coffee. And we love tea and cocoa. But what we love above all is sharing our passion for warm beverages.

“Perfection is not a state of being but the continuous effort to achieve completeness.”

-Albert Darboven
For more than 150 years, we at J.J. Darboven have devoted ourselves to roasting the finest coffee beans, producing extraordinary coffee creations and distributing exclusive coffee brands. Brief: We love coffee. And we love tea and cocoa. But what we love above all is sharing our passion for warm beverages.

“Perfection is not a state of being but the continuous effort to achieve completeness.”

-Albert Darboven
For more than 150 years, we at J.J. Darboven have devoted ourselves to roasting the finest coffee beans, producing extraordinary coffee creations and distributing exclusive coffee brands. Brief: We love coffee. And we love tea and cocoa. But what we love above all is sharing our passion for warm beverages.

“Perfection is not a state of being but the continuous effort to achieve completeness.”

-Albert Darboven
For more than 150 years, we at J.J. Darboven have devoted ourselves to roasting the finest coffee beans, producing extraordinary coffee creations and distributing exclusive coffee brands. Brief: We love coffee. And we love tea and cocoa. But what we love above all is sharing our passion for warm beverages.

“Perfection is not a state of being but the continuous effort to achieve completeness.”

-Albert Darboven
For more than 150 years, we at J.J. Darboven have devoted ourselves to roasting the finest coffee beans, producing extraordinary coffee creations and distributing exclusive coffee brands. Brief: We love coffee. And we love tea and cocoa. But what we love above all is sharing our passion for warm beverages.

“Perfection is not a state of being but the continuous effort to achieve completeness.”

-Albert Darboven
For more than 150 years, we at J.J. Darboven have devoted ourselves to roasting the finest coffee beans, producing extraordinary coffee creations and distributing exclusive coffee brands. Brief: We love coffee. And we love tea and cocoa. But what we love above all is sharing our passion for warm beverages.

“Perfection is not a state of being but the continuous effort to achieve completeness.”

-Albert Darboven
For more than 150 years, we at J.J. Darboven have devoted ourselves to roasting the finest coffee beans, producing extraordinary coffee creations and distributing exclusive coffee brands. Brief: We love coffee. And we love tea and cocoa. But what we love above all is sharing our passion for warm beverages.

“Perfection is not a state of being but the continuous effort to achieve completeness.”

-Albert Darboven
For more than 150 years, we at J.J. Darboven have devoted ourselves to roasting the finest coffee beans, producing extraordinary coffee creations and distributing exclusive coffee brands. Brief: We love coffee. And we love tea and cocoa. But what we love above all is sharing our passion for warm beverages.

“Perfection is not a state of being but the continuous effort to achieve completeness.”

-Albert Darboven
For more than 150 years, we at J.J. Darboven have devoted ourselves to roasting the finest coffee beans, producing extraordinary coffee creations and distributing exclusive coffee brands. Brief: We love coffee. And we love tea and cocoa. But what we love above all is sharing our passion for warm beverages.

“Perfection is not a state of being but the continuous effort to achieve completeness.”

-Albert Darboven
For more than 150 years, we at J.J. Darboven have devoted ourselves to roasting the finest coffee beans, producing extraordinary coffee creations and distributing exclusive coffee brands. Brief: We love coffee. And we love tea and cocoa. But what we love above all is sharing our passion for warm beverages.

“Perfection is not a state of being but the continuous effort to achieve completeness.”

-Albert Darboven
For more than 150 years, we at J.J. Darboven have devoted ourselves to roasting the finest coffee beans, producing extraordinary coffee creations and distributing exclusive coffee brands. Brief: We love coffee. And we love tea and cocoa. But what we love above all is sharing our passion for warm beverages.

“Perfection is not a state of being but the continuous effort to achieve completeness.”

-Albert Darboven
For more than 150 years, we at J.J. Darboven have devoted ourselves to roasting the finest coffee beans, producing extraordinary coffee creations and distributing exclusive coffee brands. Brief: We love coffee. And we love tea and cocoa. But what we love above all is sharing our passion for warm beverages.

“Perfection is not a state of being but the continuous effort to achieve completeness.”

-Albert Darboven
For more than 150 years, we at J.J. Darboven have devoted ourselves to roasting the finest coffee beans, producing extraordinary coffee creations and distributing exclusive coffee brands. Brief: We love coffee. And we love tea and cocoa. But what we love above all is sharing our passion for warm beverages.

“Perfection is not a state of being but the continuous effort to achieve completeness.”

-Albert Darboven
For more than 150 years, we at J.J. Darboven have devoted ourselves to roasting the finest coffee beans, producing extraordinary coffee creations and distributing exclusive coffee brands. Brief: We love coffee. And we love tea and cocoa. But what we love above all is sharing our passion for warm beverages.

“Perfection is not a state of being but the continuous effort to achieve completeness.”

-Albert Darboven
For more than 150 years, we at J.J. Darboven have devoted ourselves to roasting the finest coffee beans, producing extraordinary coffee creations and distributing exclusive coffee brands. Brief: We love coffee. And we love tea and cocoa. But what we love above all is sharing our passion for warm beverages.

“Perfection is not a state of being but the continuous effort to achieve completeness.”

-Albert Darboven
For more than 150 years, we at J.J. Darboven have devoted ourselves to roasting the finest coffee beans, producing extraordinary coffee creations and distributing exclusive coffee brands. Brief: We love coffee. And we love tea and cocoa. But what we love above all is sharing our passion for warm beverages.

“Perfection is not a state of being but the continuous effort to achieve completeness.”

-Albert Darboven
For more than 150 years, we at J.J. Darboven have devoted ourselves to roasting the finest coffee beans, producing extraordinary coffee creations and distributing exclusive coffee brands. Brief: We love coffee. And we love tea and cocoa. But what we love above all is sharing our passion for warm beverages.

“Perfection is not a state of being but the continuous effort to achieve completeness.”

-Albert Darboven
For more than 150 years, we at J.J. Darboven have devoted ourselves to roasting the finest coffee beans, producing extraordinary coffee creations and distributing exclusive coffee brands. Brief: We love coffee. And we love tea and cocoa. But what we love above all is sharing our passion for warm beverages.

“Perfection is not a state of being but the continuous effort to achieve completeness.”

-Albert Darboven
For more than 150 years, we at J.J. Darboven have devoted ourselves to roasting the finest coffee beans, producing extraordinary coffee creations and distributing exclusive coffee brands. Brief: We love coffee. And we love tea and cocoa. But what we love above all is sharing our passion for warm beverages.

“Perfection is not a state of being but the continuous effort to achieve completeness.”

-Albert Darboven
For more than 150 years, we at J.J. Darboven have devoted ourselves to roasting the finest coffee beans, producing extraordinary coffee creations and distributing exclusive coffee brands. Brief: We love coffee. And we love tea and cocoa. But what we love above all is sharing our passion for warm beverages.

“Perfection is not a state of being but the continuous effort to achieve completeness.”

-Albert Darboven
For more than 150 years, we at J.J. Darboven have devoted ourselves to roasting the finest coffee beans, producing extraordinary coffee creations and distributing exclusive coffee brands. Brief: We love coffee. And we love tea and cocoa. But what we love above all is sharing our passion for warm beverages.

“Perfection is not a state of being but the continuous effort to achieve completeness.”

-Albert Darboven
For more than 150 years, we at J.J. Darboven have devoted ourselves to roasting the finest coffee beans, producing extraordinary coffee creations and distributing exclusive coffee brands. Brief: We love coffee. And we love tea and cocoa. But what we love above all is sharing our passion for warm beverages.

“Perfection is not a state of being but the continuous effort to achieve completeness.”

-Albert Darboven
For more than 150 years, we at J.J. Darboven have devoted ourselves to roasting the finest coffee beans, producing extraordinary coffee creations and distributing exclusive coffee brands. Brief: We love coffee. And we love tea and cocoa. But what we love above all is sharing our passion for warm beverages.

“Perfection is not a state of being but the continuous effort to achieve completeness.”

-Albert Darboven
For more than 150 years, we at J.J. Darboven have devoted ourselves to roasting the finest coffee beans, producing extraordinary coffee creations and distributing exclusive coffee brands. Brief: We love coffee. And we love tea and cocoa. But what we love above all is sharing our passion for warm beverages.
  • HOMECareer Apprenticeship Application tips

How to apply

Do you perform naturally, are you interested in J.J. Darboven and are you interested in an apprenticeship? Then it's up to you now!

An application - maybe even the first application in your life - can be exciting and challenging at the same time. What should I write? How should I present myself? And in the event of an interview: What should I wear? The whole thing is not as complicated as one would imagine. How often have you already created profiles of yourself? Be it on Facebook, Instagram or maybe even in professional networks like XING and LinkedIn.

In addition to general data, they provide insight into you as a person, making it easier to assess you. With good preparation you can arouse interest in your profile and the desire to get in touch with you. With these tips we would like to give you orientation and help you to draw attention to yourself:

Tips from our trainer

  • Take your time! For a good preparation, a good research to the company and for the writing of the application. 
  • Don't just be interested, show it too! Not for nothing the cover letter is often called "motivation letter". 
  • Make it easy! Pay attention to complete application documents and adherence to set standards.

Step by step to uniqueness

Individuality and personality should distinguish your application and run like a red thread through your cover letter and your presentation in a personal interview. Your application should be unique, because that is exactly what you are: unique. So show us what sets you apart from others.

Find out more about the individual stages of your application, what lead times need to be observed, what documents you need and how best to prepare yourself:

When can I apply?

We want to offer you an educational training so that you can develop and qualify yourself. However, since we can only offer a limited number of training places, it is advantageous if you apply to us one year before the start of your training. We will then review your written application and give you feedback in any case.

What documents should my application contain?

We need the following documents bundled in a PDF file:

  • Cover letter, also called motivation letter
  • Curriculum vitae in tabular form
  • the last two school reports
  • if available: Work certificates / Internship certificates / Certificates etc. 

How can I send my application?

Please apply to your contact person Melanie Hashagen. Please send your application bundled in a PDF by e-mail to ausbildung@darboven.com. Please be patient until we get back to you. 

Good to know: Merge PDF and minimize its size! There are different ways to create a PDF from several documents. Common programs (such as Adobe) offer this option. Alternatively, you can easily upload individual PDFs via free online services and have them merged into one document. Search here in your search engine for "Merge PDF" and select one of the services offered. Even for PDF files that are too large, the following applies: let programs reduce the size! To do this, you can use your software, if available, or select a free service online using the search term "shrink PDF".

How do I write my letter of application?

In your cover letter, show which life events and experiences distinguish you for your training: A previous internship? A stay abroad or simply a passion for your field of activity?

The most individual of each application is the cover letter: It should be personal and close, highlight individual points from your CV and arouse curiosity about getting to know you personally. 

This is why it is essential to write a cover letter yourself. Countless templates and draft formulations from the Internet should therefore be viewed with caution. Rely on your personality!

Show why your previous knowledge and skills might be the reason for your interest in J.J. Darboven and arouse curiosity about getting to know him personally. In your cover letter, for example, explain what you have experienced so far and what distinguishes you for your training. In your curriculum vitae, you will already point out these stages, but in your cover letter you can put selected points in relation to the requirements of the company.  

Of course, we know that not everyone has a talent for writing. With these tips you will succeed in writing your personal cover letter:

Personality: Tell us who you are, what you are enthusiastic about and why you would fit in so well with us. 
Commitment: Your letter of application should include why you would like to complete an apprenticeship at J.J. Darboven. What interests you about our company? And what exactly about this apprenticeship? Inform yourself about us as an employer and about the contents of your apprenticeship.
Qualifications and skills: What in your curriculum vitae is particularly relevant for the training position? For example, an internship in which you have already gained initial experience in your training occupation. Point this out and arouse our interest.
There are also a few formal criteria that need to be observed:

  • Spelling and grammar: A careful application says a lot about an applicant. 
  • Personal approach: The cover letter should be addressed directly to the contact person specified for the training. 
  • Short and informative: The cover letter should not be longer than one DIN A4 page. 
  • Good to know: Have it proofread! It often helps to have the cover letter and CV in particular read by a relative or friend in order to avoid careless mistakes or to obtain further tips.

How do I design my resume?

The curriculum vitae should be clear and structured, should have no gaps and show all career stages. 

There are different approaches to the curriculum vitae. With the antichronological structure, you as an applicant for a training place can do nothing wrong, so start with your most recent experience and then go back in time. You sort by categories:

1st category: Start with your personal details (name, date of birth, place of birth, etc.).
2nd category: Then list your school career and school-leaving qualifications antichronologically. 
3rd category: If you have already gained professional experience (internship, part-time job, voluntary work, etc.), complete this antichronologically as well. 
Category 4: Add your interests and special skills (IT skills, languages, etc.). 
Here you will find a sample CV to help you find your way around.

What do I have to look out for in my certificates?

Please enclose all relevant certificates to your application:

  • Your last two semi-annual reports 
  • Where appropriate, references to traineeships or work placements 
  • Certificates or awards, if any 
  • If you did not graduate from school in Germany, you must have your certificate recognised. Information on this can be obtained from the school office in your city.

How do I prepare for an interview?

During the interview, you will be able to discuss your interest in the training position and prove how well you have prepared yourself. Show how your enthusiasm matches that of the company, explain important milestones in your CV and convince with your know-how.

Your application documents convinced us and we invited you to an interview? The first hurdle has been cleared and we can get to know each other personally. 

After we have introduced ourselves and J.J. Darboven with a few short sentences, we will ask you to tell us a little about yourself and explain your curriculum vitae. Often there will be further questions in the course of this and we will have a pleasant conversation in which we will get to know you better. In addition, questions may arise about your weaknesses and strengths as well as your knowledge about us as a company. During the interview, a written test could be held, depending on the profession you are training for. 

Tips from our trainer

  • The interview is an important appointment. Plan your journey in good time so that you do not run the risk of appearing too late or stressed out. 
  • Dress so that you feel comfortable. However, make sure you have a well-groomed appearance that is appropriate for the occupation you are training for.
  • A certain amount of nervousness is quite normal and the excitement often subsides after a few minutes. Be yourself and tell a little about yourself.  
  • Know your strengths and show how to deal with your weaknesses.
  • Also prepare questions that you can ask at the end of the interview, such as questions about the company or your training occupation.
  • During the interview, you may also like to show how your enthusiasm matches that of the company and convince with your know-how about J.J. Darboven: Be it your preference for hot drinks such as coffee, cocoa and tea, for the company brands such as IDEE KAFFEE or the sharing of company values such as the Fairtraide-Bio brand Café Intención or the social commitment and sustainable actions of the company. If you already deal with our company in advance, you can score points with your knowledge and commitment.


We wish you lots of fun and success in your personal conversation.

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