As a young talent with entrepreneurial mindset and the courage to shape the future the "Start up! Traineeprogram" will offer you 18 months to learn and to thrive. After all, we not only want to give you a broad, diverse insight into our organization, but also the opportunity to leave your comfort zone and get to know new topics in order to develop your full potential. In addition, the following opportunities await you:
- Get started and be the driver of your own career! You’ll have 5 assignments with a period of 3 months each to discover and develop your personal career path: Your first assignment will be within a tech environment and it’s up to you where in this field you’d like to start your journey. You can directly choose between various assignments.
- Step out of your comfort zone! After your first assignment, you decide which topics you will dive deep into or newly explore. Throughout the program we want you to step out of your comfort zone and explore various fields of Deutsche Telekom. This could be within your main track within Technology, as well as outside Technology to widen your knowledge portfolio. We will continuously support you with a broad network.
- Broaden your network and experience the trainee community! Fridays are spent within the Start up! Community on “Magenta Friday”. All Trainees come together to work on strategic innovation and growths projects outside of your usual assignments. This further enhances your network and skills. Trainees contribute to their different squads where they organize networking events, stimulate learning & development, or contribute to social initiatives.
- Go international! Leading Digital Telco without international experience? No way! At least one of your assignments will be abroad. Which city and country is up to you - you can benefit from the global footprint of Deutsche Telekom.
- Understand our business! Take the opportunity to get to know Deutsche Telekom’s operational business. Within your Service Days you will get direct insights on how Deutsche Telekom operates with customers. Pick your service days by e.g. spending a day in field service, visiting our T-shops or stopping by our Service Centers. Get direct insights on how we turn customers into fans on a day-to-day basis.
- Never stop learning! Deutsche Telekom offers a variety of learning opportunities. You’ll profit from a learning budget which you can spend for your personal development and build up your skillset next to our innumerous cost-free learnings.
You have successfully completed any Engineering degree and you have good coding skills or specialized knowledge (e.g. IT/Cloud/Network Architecture, Cyber Security, etc.). Your personality captivates with passion for innovation, curiosity, and the courage to question some facts. You have an entrepreneurship mindset besides your technical knowledge. You also fulfill the following requirements:
- Relevant internships and / or initial professional experience with a focus on IT or Technology; ideally in the previously mentioned topics
- International experience
- Social commitment and / or entrepreneurial project work
- Fluent English (Level C1) and willingness to learn German independently
We feel as much at home in Bonn as we do in the 50 other countries around the globe where we provide our services. As one of the leading telecommunications providers in Europe, we also have a footprint in the markets in Asia and the United States. We're on our way to become one of the industry's top service companies and want you to help us to get there.
- Our trainee program starts quarterly - choose the starting date, that suits you best
- Based on your skill set you might be also assigned to a different focus area within Deutsche Telekom to participate in the rest of the hiring process of the trainee program
- Please note that the job posting might be closed before the application deadline if all quotas are filled
- Therefore, please apply as soon as possible – we´re looking forward to your application (incl. Cover Letter & CV) in English or German
- For more information about our trainee program, visit our career site!
Benefits beyond that:
- Guaranteed target position: Permanent employment contract right from the beginning.
- Special onboarding program: You will receive one week of detailed onboarding and networking to get you started in the program.
- Community is one of the key elements: The trainee community stands closely together and regular events take place to foster the feeling of togetherness.
- Enhance your network: As you design