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Selection Procedure

The selection process for the International Traineeship comprises three rounds.

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1st Round
Approximately 100 applicants are chosen from the many candidates who applied online.

2nd Round
These applicants must write a short report on a given topic within two weeks. Then the best of them will take part in a conference call to test their linguistic and communication skills - in both German and their respective native language. Prior notification will be provided as to which native languages are required for the training program.

3rd Round
A few weeks later, approximately one third of the applicants who submitted reports will be invited to the final round.


Online Application
Applications may be made online only and within the given timeframe. Written applications sent by mail will not be accepted.

Application Time Frames
Next International Traineeship will start May 2014.
The application deadline has already expired.