In our #InsideAT series we regularly present new employees. Today it's Karola Schmidt's turn. She starts with us as Senior Key Account Manager - in the interview she tells us what drove her to this position, what her background is and how she likes to spend her life outside of work.

What position will you take on at AT?

Senior Key Account Manager

How did you become aware of AT?

Stepstone

Why did you choose AT?

Because of the product range, because of the great interviews, because of the prospects.

What are you looking forward to the most?

The new colleagues and the new task 

What did you do before?

Sales

Where were you born and raised?

Stassfurt, Saxony-Anhalt

What do you do in your spare time?

I have a little dog lady who takes up most of my time

What has been your favourite travel destination so far and where would you definitely like to go?

Croatia, desired destinations: Scotland, Montenegro, ride on the Trans-Siberian Railway

What was your dream job as a child?

Teacher

What is your favourite film / series?

Gone with the wind

How would you describe yourself in one sentence?

Open, communicative, social

What are your three most important work utensils?

Writing case, to-do list, telephone

What was the last book you read?

The bound feet

What could you definitely not do without in your travel suitcase?

Comfortable shoes

What used to be your favourite subject at school?

Maths

What would you get up for in the middle of the night?

Chips.

What do you always carry in your pocket?

Mobile phone