Combined study/training program at the ALBA Group

When is the application deadline for the combined program?
We recommend that you send in your application as early as possible. We are happy to accept your applications up to a year in advance of the program starting date (e.g., after October/November 2010 for a program beginning in October 2011).

What are the required educational qualifications?
The educational pre-requisites vary depending on the direction of study: for all of our courses of study, you will need a general qualification for university entrance (A-levels or high school diploma).

When does the program of study begin, and how long will it last?
The study program begins every October 1, and lasts for three years.  

How are the practical segments organised?
In the practical segments, you will directly implement what you have learned in the co-op program in collaborative projects and independent research. Early on, you will have a chance to get to know the corporate culture, business operations, and corporate objectives of the ALBA Group.

Vocational Training at the ALBA Group

How long is the vocational training program?
There is no fixed, uniform period of time set for vocational training programs. They vary according to vocational trade, prior knowledge, schooling, and level of performance during training. In general, however, combined vocational programs in Germany are between two and three and a half years long. 

Can my training period be shortened? In principle, an abbreviated training period is possible, if you possess a level of education that is higher than required. High school graduates, independent of type of training program, may shorten it by half a year as appropriate, and up to a whole year is possible for those qualified for university study. Above-average grades earned during the vocational training program can also be used to cut down on the length of time required. Similarly, extensions may be granted in the event of illness.

How much will I be paid during the training?
The level of pay is based on recommendations from the chamber of commerce. The exact amount is also dependent up on which company you are employed by within the ALBA Group.

What are the chances of permanent employment?
The changes of employment following your training are very good. Typically, more than 70% of trainees are hired every year. 

Can one also do a student internship in your company?
Student internships are always welcome within the ALBA Group. Every year, we offer a number of students the chance to complete an internship.

How may I apply for a position at the ALBA Group that requires formal training?
You may apply via our online job portal. In the description of the position, just click “apply online”.

Which file formats can be used to send documents?
Please send in your documents formatted as PDF, JPEG, or Word files, up to 2 MB.

Is it better to apply online or mail in a written application?
Please apply only using our online job portal. This insures that your application will be directed to the right person or persons, and subsequently processed quickly and efficiently.

How should my application look?
Your application must be complete with a cover letter, your personal data sheet in tabulated form (resume), school certificates, and any training certificates you may have.

When is the application deadline for a training position?
We recommend that you send in your application as early as possible. We are happy to accept your applications up to a year in advance of the program starting date (e.g., after October/November 2010 for a program beginning in October 2011).

To whom do I address my application?  
In general, each position gives the name of a contact person to whom you may address your application. In other instances, please address your application to the company offering the position you wish to apply for. When in doubt, one of our staff will gladly assist you by telephone.

I have already sent in an application – may I re-apply or apply at another time?
If you did not make it through the selection process, you may apply again, provided you fulfil the requirements and are motivated.                                                                          

What kind of selection process does ALBA Group utilise?
After your application is submitted via our online job portal, we will send you confirmation that we received it. After a thorough evaluation of all application documents, we will select a small number of applicants who will be asked to take the online test. The online test allows us to gain a first impression of the student. Those candidates who do well on the test will be invited to a personal interview at the training division.


Would you like more information about the positions we have to offer? Then just give us a call! We would be delighted to answer your questions. Call us: +49 (0) 30 351 82-6110

Internships at the ALBA Group

What is valued most in an applicant by the ALBA Group?
When we select new employees, entrepreneurial thought and action are especially important to us. Beginning level work experience, through training or student internships, is desirable. The most interesting candidates stand out for their personal initiative, assertiveness, and strong motivation to get things done. The most important requirement for your success is that you yourself become active.

How important is it to have previous work experience in the industry?  
For an internship at the ALBA Group, previous experience in the industry is not a necessity. We are certain that within a short amount of time, you will have become familiar with our business, and will be enthusiastically helping to shape the dynamic growth of the company.

How may I apply for a position at the ALBA Group?
You may apply via our online job portal. In the description of the position, just click “apply online”.  

Which file formats may be used to send documents?
Please send in your documents formatted as PDF, JPEG, or Word files, up to 2 MB.

 Is it better to apply online or mail in a written application?
Please apply only using our online job portal. This insures that your application will be directed to the right person or persons, and subsequently processed quickly and efficiently.

How should my application look?
Your application must be complete with a cover letter, your personal data sheet in tabulated form (resume), school certificates, and any training certificates you may have.

What pre-requisites must I have in order to apply?
You must be registered as a college or university student and be interested in learning and making a difference.

To whom do I address my application?  
In general, each position gives the name of a contact person to whom you may address your application. In other instances, please address your application to the company offering the position you wish to apply for. When in doubt, one of our staff will be glad to assist you by telephone.

What kind of selection process does ALBA Group utilise?
After your application is submitted via our online job portal, we will send you written confirmation that we received it. After a thorough evaluation of all application documents we have received, we will select a small number of students with whom departmental interviews will be conducted.

When is the earliest starting date for positions that do not mention an exact calendar date?
In general, no earlier than first day of the following month. The actual start date will be agreed on between the department and the student selected for the position.

When can I expect to receive a response to my application?
As soon as your materials are submitted to us, we will send you written confirmation. After this point, we will do all we can to process your application as quickly as possible. Because your application must carefully reviewed by a number of individuals and departments, however, it may take some time before we can send you a response.

I have already applied – may I re-apply / apply one more time?
If you have not made it through our selection process, you may apply again, provided you fulfil the requirements and are so motivated.

Are the job offerings up to date?
All positions advertised on our homepage are updated regularly.

Is it possible for me to write my final thesis during my internship at the ALBA Group?   
Thesis projects are very welcome at the ALBA Group, within a three-month long internship in the consortium. This provides you with the opportunity to define and develop your thesis with input from the department.

May I join the ALBA Group as a working student?
It is possible to be a working student at the ALBA Group, although this is primarily reserved for students who have already completed an internship in our company.


Would you like more information about the positions we are offering? Then just give us a call! We would be delighted to answer your questions. Call us: +49 (0) 30 351 82-6110

Grooming future talent at the ALBA Group

Do you offer a trainee program?
The trainee program of the ALBA Group is set up for university and college graduates, as well as professionals. It forms a foundation for the development of new professional talent within the ALBA Group. As a trainee, over the course of 12 months you will cycle through various departments, where you will be given a good deal of responsibility for day-to-day business operations and assigned project-related tasks. At present, there are 16 trainees in the program, working either as corporate trainees or specialised trainees (in such areas as marketing, controlling, trading, etc.). For more information and reports by former trainees, please go to www.albagroup.de/karriere.

How does the ALBA Group’s corporate trainee program differ from an entry-level position?
The difference between accepting a job as a trainee and accepting an entry-level position has to do with the level of professional expertise. For this reason, all positions requiring a good deal of specialised knowledge are filled with an entry-level applicant. By contrast, trainees have a more generalised educational background.

Which disciplines are sought by the ALBA Group Trainee Program?
We seek applicants who hold degrees in business economics and engineering. However, applications from other disciplines are also welcome, since at the end of the day, it’s up to you to persuade us with your own individual attributes.

What is valued most in an applicant by the ALBA Group?
When we select new employees, entrepreneurial thought and action are especially important to us. Beginning level work experience, through training or student internships, is desirable. The most interesting candidates stand out for their personal initiative, assertiveness, and strong motivation to get things done. The most important requirement for your success is that you yourself become active.

How important is it to have previous work experience in the industry?  
For an internship at the ALBA Group, previous experience in the industry is not a necessity. We are certain that within a short amount of time, you will have become familiar with our business, and will be enthusiastically helping to shape the dynamic growth of the company.

How important is it to have previous work experience in the industry?  
For an internship at the ALBA Group, previous experience in the industry is not a necessity. We are certain that within a short amount of time, you will have become familiar with our business, and will be enthusiastically helping to shape the dynamic growth of the company.

How may I apply for a position at the ALBA Group?
You may apply via our online job portal. In the description of the position, just click “apply online”.  

Which file formats may be used to send documents?
Please send in your documents formatted as PDF, JPEG, or Word files, up to 2 MB.

Is it better to apply online or mail in a written application?
Please apply only using our online job portal. This insures that your application will be directed to the right person or persons, and subsequently processed quickly and efficiently.

How should my application look?
Your application must be complete with a cover letter, your personal data sheet in tabulated form (resume), school certificates, and any training certificates you may have.

When is the earliest starting date for positions that do not mention an exact calendar date?
In general, no earlier than first day of the following month. The actual start date will be agreed on between the department and the graduate selected for the position.

What is the selection process like at the ALBA Group?
After your application is submitted through our job portal, we will send you written confirmation that we have received it. After a thorough evaluation of all documents submitted, we will select a small number of applicants, with whom telephone interviews will be conducted. By means of this telephone interview, we are able to gain an initial impression of the individual applicant. Beyond this, the telephone conversation enables us to match the position to the qualifications, motivation, and aspirations of the applicant. Those candidates who are most convincing in the telephone interview will be invited to a day-long assessment at our centre. In addition to appearing at a personal interview, the candidate will prepare a case study, and take part in a group discussion on a current business topic.

When may I expect a response to my application?
As soon as your materials are submitted, we will send you written confirmation that we received them. After this point, we will do all we can to process your application as quickly as possible. As it must be carefully reviewed by a number of different individuals and departments, it may be some time before we are able to send you a response.

Are the job offerings up to date?
All positions advertised on our homepage are updated regularly.
 
How and when is the plan outlining the various stations of the trainee program set up? 
Your supervisor will plan the stations at the start of the trainee program, in cooperation with the Human Resources department. This process takes into account your individual requirements and requests, incorporating as well the current trends in the market. 

Who will be my contact partner within the trainee program?
During the training period, your direct supervisor is your contact partner. In addition, so-called coaching sessions will take place parallel to each station, providing you with feedback on your personal development and targeted goals. At each operational division, you will find a contact partner on site within the management of each business area and company.

 
Would you like more information about the positions we have to offer? Then just give us a call! We would be delighted to answer your questions. Call us: +49 (0) 30 351 82-6110

ALBA Group job positions

How do I apply for a position at the ALBA Group?
You may apply by using our online job portal. Just click “Apply online” in the descriptions of positions that interest you.

Which file formats may be used to send documents?
Please send documents formatted as PDF, JPEG, or Word files, up to 2 MB.

What is valued most in an applicant by the ALBA Group?
When we select new employees, entrepreneurial thought and action are especially important to us. Beginning level work experience, through training or student internships, is desirable. The most interesting candidates stand out for their personal initiative, assertiveness, and strong motivation to get things done. Being pro-active is the most important guarantee of success.

How important is it to have previous work experience in the industry?  
For an internship at the ALBA Group, previous experience in the industry is not a necessity. We are certain that within a short amount of time, you will have become familiar with our business, and will be enthusiastically helping to shape the dynamic growth of the company.

Is it better to apply online or mail in a written application?
Please apply only using our online job portal. This insures that your application will be directed to the right person or persons, and subsequently processed quickly and efficiently.

How should my application look?
Your application must be complete with a cover letter, your personal data sheet in tabulated form (resume), school certificates, and any training certificates you may have.

To whom do I address my application?  
In general, each position gives the name of a contact person to whom you may address your application. In other instances, please address your application to the company offering the position you wish to apply for. When in doubt, one of our staff will be glad to assist you by telephone.

When is the earliest starting date for positions that do not mention an exact calendar date?
In general, it is no earlier than first day of the following month. The actual starting date will be agreed on by the department and the applicant selected for the position.  

I have already applied for a position – may I apply again/for another?
If you did not make it through our selection process, you may re-apply, if you fulfil the requirements and have the required motivation.

What kind of selection process does ALBA Group utilise?
After your application is submitted via our online job portal, we will send you written confirmation that we received it. Depending on the position for which you applied, the individual department will conduct interviews.

When can I expect to receive a response to my application?
As soon as your materials are submitted to us, we will send you confirmation. After this point, we will do all we can to process your application as quickly as possible. Because your application must carefully reviewed by a number of individuals and departments, however, it may take some time before we can send you a response.

Are the positions up to date?
All positions advertised on our homepage are updated regularly.

Where are the positions located?
The location of each position is given in the description of the position. When in doubt, one of our staff will gladly assist you with information in a brief telephone call.

How may I apply on my own initiative?  
Go to www.albagroup.de/karriere. There you can apply for administrative or technical positions.

Which deadlines must I observe for applying on my own initiative?
As soon as your materials are submitted to us, we will send you written confirmation. After this point, we will do all we can to process your application as quickly as possible. Because your application must carefully reviewed by a number of individuals and departments, however, it may take some time before we can send you a response.


Would you like more information about the positions we are offering? Then just give us a call! We would be delighted to answer your questions. Call us: +49 (0) 30 351 82-6110