Application tips for thyssenkrupp

• First of course we need your application – ideally you should apply online via our advertisements.

• Please note: Apprenticeship places are awarded directly by our local companies. Some companies are also open to speculative applications. But speculative applications to thyssenkrupp AG are not possible; please always direct your application to the specific company. If we like the look of your application, we will invite you to an aptitude test in the next step. If you pass this test, we’d like to get to know you better in an interview.

• If you also make a good impression in the interview, a company physician will assess your medical suitability. After that, the only thing that’s missing is your signature on the apprenticeship contract – and then we can get started.

An application process takes time so you should get your application in before you complete your school-leaving certificate. What apprenticeship places are available? You can find out more than a year in advance on our job board. Plan plenty of time to prepare your application documents well – it can take a couple of weeks.

Above all, your application documents should be complete. Start with a covering letter in which you briefly introduce yourself and explain why this particular job at our company is the one for you. In addition we need your résumé in table format (you’re welcome to add a photo and you should always include your contact details, education and information on any apprenticeships and internships). This enables us to find out who you are and what you have already learned. All apprenticeship offers can be found on our job board.

Don’t worry – we know it’s one of your first applications. But still, you should avoid scruffy-looking documents and spelling mistakes, and ensure no information is missing. Let your family or friends support you.

A digital application is almost no different to a printed version. Send us your covering letter with an informative subject line via the online form and attach your résumé. Ensure you give the files meaningful names – for example: resume_lastname_firstname.doc

Even if you send your application digitally you should prepare it just as carefully as a printed application. Smileys and poor spelling are a no-go. Attach a maximum of three files and use standard file formats – ideally compressed PDF files.

Above all keep calm, be yourself and be punctual. First impressions count so you will need to dress smartly. However, you should make sure you feel comfortable in what you wear as otherwise you won’t make a genuine impression. Being punctual and looking smart shows us that you are taking our meeting seriously.

Learn as much as you can about the job you want before we meet: for example on our website or the website of the Labor Office (Agentur für Arbeit), where you can also take a practice aptitude test online.

Your apprenticeship at thyssenkrupp will start with induction days: We will introduce you to our group of companies, your trainers and your colleagues. We will also tell you everything you need to know about your apprenticeship.

We offer a wide range of seminars, sporting activities, opportunities to network with colleagues and much more besides. You will find out more when you start your apprenticeship.

You can find open apprenticeships on our job board. Set the entry level to apprenticeship and the other filters to the kinds of work and the locations you are interested in – this will show you all offers at a glance. You can save interesting positions for up to one week. Incidentally: you can also access the job board via your smartphone when you’re out and about.

No-one does everything right from the get-go. You’re here to learn. And for that you need feedback. Make sure you get it by asking colleagues and supervisors to assess your work. As a general rule you’ll receive both praise and criticism. Accept criticism, but don’t take it personally. We want you to develop and improve.

thyssenkrupp is a global group. There’s a lot to discover, and you need to be prepared to explore! Find out about what makes us tick, our goals and our setup. Once you understand our strategy it’s easier to see how your tasks fit in, and you will develop to everyone’s benefit. Incidentally: thyssenkrupp can offer you a wide range of development opportunities after your apprenticeship. The sooner you look into this, the better.

Your work days are not always mapped out from morning to evening. That’s your opportunity: If you have nothing to do, ask for work and show your team how keen you are! This helps the team, keeps you on your learning curve and it’s also a very collegial thing to do. A good feeling!

Your colleagues have got your back. If you have any questions about our work, just ask them. If you’re a good listener you will find out a lot about thyssenkrupp. And you can top that up by reading, for example our employee magazine or check out our intranet!

Find your own place on the team and start making contacts. Try to remember your colleagues’ names and use them. It’s also good to take part in joint activities, for example if the team goes to lunch together. Not least, you should pick up on the unwritten rules and stick to them. Remember: The sooner you ask, the sooner you’ll know!

• Good grades in your high school leaving certificate and studies
• Above average commitment and enthusiasm for your tasks
• An appropriate university or technical college degree
• Interest in technical matters, dedication and team player qualities
• A desire to work in the corresponding sector
• At least 2 to 6 months in which you can support us full time

The concrete professional requirements and conditions are set out in the individual internship advertisements. Alternatively you can ask the contacts stated in the advertisements directly.

• Please prepare a covering letter of max. one page. Explain why you are applying to us and when you would like to complete an internship. If you are sending a speculative application, please also state the area of activity which interests you.

• Your résumé – max. two pages in table format – should include the most important information about you including education, apprenticeship, degree and majors, relevant internships, periods abroad, specialist knowledge, foreign language skills, etc.

• We also need the following from you:

  • Up-to-date copies of certificates (high school leaving certificate, intermediate diploma where available)

  • Documentation of internships you have already completed where available

  • Awards or scholarships, etc. where available

  • Evidence of further skills, e.g. language and other courses, etc.

Send us your application at least three months before the planned start date of the internship via the online form, email or mail. You can direct any further questions to the contact stated in the specific advertisement. They can also advise you about international internships and provide all the necessary information.

The best ideas are developed in teams, so it’s important that everyone knows what they need to do. Find out about the goals and the make-up of your department. You can learn a lot about our projects and culture by talking to your colleagues. You will only be able to make the most of your potential with us if you understand thyssenkrupp as a group and how everything works together.

Contact with colleagues from other departments can be very helpful for your work and career. thyssenkrupp offers regular networking opportunities to improve collaboration across departments and functions.

If you are passionate about what you do, you can go far at thyssenkrupp. And even further if you collaborate with others. Be open and helpful to your colleagues – and know when to take a step back. Give yourself time to grow into your new environment. The better you familiarize yourself with your new role, the more likely your suggestions are to be accepted.

We understand that you want to be an important part of our company from the get-go, but it’s ok not to know everything. Have the confidence to ask colleagues to assess your work. Accept criticism, but don’t take it personally. Taking criticism on board and seeing it as an opportunity to improve demonstrates commitment, a willingness to learn and humility.

Your colleagues have got your back. If you have any questions about our work, just ask them. If you’re a good listener you will find out a lot about thyssenkrupp. And you can top that up by reading, for example our employee magazine or check out our intranet!

An interest in several companies has no bearing on the individual application process. You are welcome to apply for multiple positions via the job offers that interest you.

Reviewing your application and the selection process take some time. Some areas also have fixed start dates. So you should always apply as early as possible. As long as the position is advertised you can apply for it.

A contact person is usually stated in the advertisements. If not, please address your application to the HR department at the company you want to apply to. If in doubt, give our employees a brief call – they’re happy to help.

We prefer paperless applications via our online form or – where stated in the advertisement – by email.

A good application comprises a covering letter, résumé, current references and (where available) certificates. All in all it should give us an impression of your professional and personal qualities.

Your application will be reviewed on the basis of predefined criteria and forwarded to the specialist department in the event of a positive assessment. We aim to provide feedback within two weeks. If the feedback is positive and you successfully complete the rest of the selection process, it can take one to three months from application to job offer. This period may vary depending on the individual job offer. As a large number of employees are involved in the decision making process, it may for example be difficult to find a date for an interview. So please understand that even if you apply promptly, the process may take some time.