FAQ
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Typically, what are the preferred disciplines when hiring interns, trainees, and Bachelors and Masters graduates?
Generally speaking, Continental offers internships, trainee programs and full time positions in nearly every field of study. We are especially interested in students/graduates from the following disciplines:
- Engineering
- Industrial Engineering
- Business
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When should I submit an application for an internship or for a final project?
Ideally, two to three months prior to the desired entry date by submitting your application through our job portal Jobs@Continental
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What does the process entail when applying for an internship or trainee program?
Once you have applied, your resume will be reviewed, and if your qualifications fit the position you will be contacted for a phone interview. If this phone interview goes well, we follow up with an in person interview.
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Are applications that are submitted online preferred?
Yes, Continental has an online job board that can be found at Jobs@Continental. This board is considered the standard method for accepting applications at Continental.
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When submitting my application for a final project, may I propose a subject of choice myself?
Yes. Unsolicited applications with your own proposed subject are always welcome at Continental. The subject is then discussed with the respective department and is then, in a final step, defined to match both your objectives and ours.
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At which locations can I apply for an internship or a final project at Continental?
Continental offers the option to take part in an internship program or to prepare your final project at many different locations. You will find much more detailed information on the individual locations at our job portal.
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Is there a minimum amount of time set to prepare a final project?
That depends on the requirements at your university. Typically, the time set to prepare the project is between three and six months.
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Do I need to have completed an internship program at Continental before being able to work on my final project?
This is not a general requirement – but having successfully completed an internship program at Continental is of course to your advantage.
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What requirements do I need to meet in order to apply for an internship or to prepare a final project?
- Enrollment at a university
- Excellent grades
- A team player and communication skills
- Above-average dedication and flexibility
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As a student at a foreign university, may I apply for an internship in Germany or to prepare my final project there?
Of course. If you match the requirements (see the question above), we do not treat you any differently than applicants from Germany.
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Typically, what are the preferred disciplines when hiring interns, trainees, and Bachelors and Masters graduates?