Finally a trainee teacher, finally teaching! But despite all the excitement, the stress at the beginning of the traineeship is enormous. The many new, often very time-consuming tasks and the necessity to appear and act competently right from the start put a lot of pressure on you as a trainee. In this guide, two experienced seminar directors share how you can successfully start your traineeship. You will receive well-founded advice on what you should specifically pay attention to and what you should do or avoid. Specific tips and experiences regarding the central areas of teacher training (teaching, educating, observing, diagnosing and advising, assessing, innovating) ensure a rapid increase in competence. Expert tip: "The tasks within the portfolio guide you to reflect on specific professional competencies.".