In brief
Are you interested in future-oriented topics? Do you think how customers can benefit and do you have a cost-efficient mindset? Do you want to be a part of transformation and innovation? Would you like to learn something new every day? Welcome to the Start up! trainee program. Our 18-month trainee program starts every three months so you can be flexible when it comes to joining. The program consists of five core phases. An onboarding week gives you all the information you need to start our program. You can configure your training program specifically to your interests within your specialist field. First controlling? Then marketing? Off to the digital transformation office at a later date? Why not? It’s your choice.
Your benefits
International assignment
International projects are a core aspect of our work. You’ll work abroad for at least three months. And you’ll choose where you go.
Attractive salary
You will start your career with us with trainee salary that is above the industry average. With a Bachelor’s degree: 64.000 euros, with a Master's degree: 67.000 euros, with a PhD degree: 70.000 euros (as per collective agreement, last revised October 2024).
Network & mentoring
We will help you to contact other trainees from your very first day. Use the mentoring program with experienced managers to actively shape your own career path.
You determine your journey
We offer you a solid framework where you’ll be able to orient yourself and take your development into your own hands. Choose your specialist fields and project assignments.
Trainee program topics
In the Start up! trainee program, you will be involved in various projects during the five phases of the program. These projects will not only familiarize you with Deutsche Telekom, they will also familiarize you with the technology and teams. We will provide you with a solid structure with training sessions, events, and the opportunity to contribute your own ideas. Benefit from the knowledge of others and learn from your own mentor.
Program schedule
In the Start up! trainee program, you will be involved in various projects during the five phases of the program. These projects will not only familiarize you with Deutsche Telekom, they will also familiarize you with the technology and teams. We will provide you with a solid structure with training sessions, events, and the opportunity to contribute your own ideas. Benefit from the knowledge of others and learn from your own mentor.
Application process
You can submit your online application for the trainee program at Deutsche Telekom throughout the year. If we invite you to the hiring day, you’ll find out directly afterwards whether your professional future will start with our trainee onboarding week. Here is some detailed information we have prepared for you on the individual steps.
Get to know our trainees
Would you like to know what our trainees do? Or perhaps you’d like to talk to them and ask your pressing questions? We take you behind the scenes and let our trainees report first hand: Their personal impressions, opportunities to get in touch with our current and former trainees, as well as video clips. Be inspired.
Questions & Answers
Do you have any questions about the Start up! trainee program? Here you will find answers.
The application time fframe is always August / September until August. We have a limited amount of job positions. Therefore we recommend to apply as soon as possible.
We have a multi-layered application process. Therefore the process can take differentiate. For example there could be waiting time before the Assessment Center, due to a limited amount of participants. Also during the vacation time and holdiday season there might be longer waiting times.
You apply to the job that suits best. Then Recruiting and the Departments will check your application and documents. If you fulfill the requirements, you will receive an invite to an on-demand video interview. If you pass this, then you get invited to one of our Assessment Centers. If you pass the Assessment Center, then you will have a final interview with HR and the department.
Yes. You can apply at any time. Important that you finish your studies in the year that the currently job postings are for. The last starting date each year is the 1.Oct., therefore you will have to finish you studies by then.
Yes. You can apply at anytime from anywhere. The whole application process can be made digitally/virtually.
Do you have further questions about the trainee program at Deutsche Telekom?
Anja Elsner
Contact for Trainee Program Start up! and University Marketing
studentsandgraduates@telekom.de
