Find a traineeship

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A traineeship is often the first step towards employment that corresponds to your degree. A traineeship offers the opportunity to apply your theoretical knowledge in practice and establish networks with experts in your field. Applying for a traineeship is also excellent practice in job-searching skills.

Finding a traineeship position

Search for a traineeship position according to your own interests. Consider what type of a traineeship would suit your studies and future plans. Be active – often the best way to find a traineeship is to directly contact an employer. You can find further advice on finding a traineeship position under Job seeking.  Ensure that your documents relevant to job seeking are in order also when searching for a traineeship. Read the instructions (including templates) for drafting a CV and a job application.

Traineeship offers

You can use job search portals to browse and search for traineeship offers posted by employers.

A traineeship position can also be found through means other than responding to an ad posted by an employer. In your search for a position, do not be shy to approach potential employers that you find interesting. Read tips for finding traineeships that are not advertised in Job seeking guide.