der Berufseinsteiger
Translation
career starter, young professional, entry-level professional, newcomer to a profession
Examples
Als Berufseinsteiger verdient man oft weniger.
As a career starter, you often earn less.
Die Firma sucht junge Berufseinsteiger.
The company is looking for young career starters.
Grammar Patterns
as a [Noun]: Als Berufseinsteiger verdient man oft weniger.
Similar Words
Anfänger (beginner), Neuling (newcomer); Antonym: Berufserfahrener (experienced professional), Experte (expert)
Etymology
From 'Beruf' (profession) + 'Einsteiger' (one who enters/starts), from the verb 'einsteigen' (to get in, to start).
Memory Tips
Think of someone who is 'stepping into' (einsteigen) a 'profession' (Beruf). The female form is die Berufseinsteigerin.