Contact

Kristin Krutenat

HR Business Partner Vocational training and further education
Personnel Affairs
berufsausbildung@hzdr.de
Phone: +49 351 260 2838

Ines Göhler

HR Business Partner Vocational training and further education
Personnel Affairs
berufsausbildung@hzdr.de, i.goehlerAthzdr.de
Phone: +49 351 260 3029

Tips for our application process

On this page we give you useful tips on applying for a vocational training or dual study program at the HZDR. You can see which professions are currently hiring vocational trainees under Vocational Training Offers 2024.

Applications from severely disabled persons with equal qualifications will be given priority.

Online application

Your online application is the first point of contact between you and the HZDR. It is the first impression we get of you and therefore an important part of the presentation of your personality.

Here are the most important things you should keep in mind when preparing your documents:

Contents

  • cover letter
  • resume in tabular form
  • copies of your last school certificates
  • internship certificates
  • possibly further qualifications

Entrance exam

If your application has convinced us, you will be given the opportunity to take part in our subject-related entrance exam. This serves to confirm the good first impression we have gained from your application. It is designed to test your skills and knowledge for the vocational training in question.
The entrance exam only takes place for those applying to train as a Biological Laboratory Technician, Chemical Laboratory Technician, Physical Laboratory Technician, Technical Product Designer, IT Specialist and Bachelor of Science - Radiation Technology.

Here are the most important things to keep in mind when taking the entrance exam:

  • confirm your participation via our online application platform
  • wear clothing which is appropriate and in which you feel comfortable
  • be on time
  • be well prepared (expect questions about subject-specific knowledge, general knowledge and information about the HZDR)

Good Luck!

Interview

If you successfully pass the entrance exam, we will invite you for an interview.

Here are the most important things you should keep in mind:

  • confirm your participation via our online application platform
  • inform yourself about the HZDR
  • wear clothing which is appropriate and in which you feel comfortable
  • be on time
  • try to be yourself and don't pretend
  • be friendly and let the other person finish
  • ask questions and show interest
  • be prepared for the following questions:
    • Why do you want this profession?
    • What other professions do you consider?
    • What do you imagine the profession to be like?
    • Why did you decide on the HZDR?
    • What are your favorite subjects at school? Which ones do you like less? Why so?
    • What hobbies do you have? What do you do in your free time?
    • What internships have you completed?
    • What are your strengths? What are your weaknesses?
    • What are your career goals after your vocational training?
    • Why should we hire you?