Application Process

• Always follow the requirements listed in the job posting.
• Meet the application deadline.
• Applications submitted without a specific job posting will not be retained for future selection processes and will result in a rejection.
• You will receive information regarding the processing of your data by the City of Jena as part of the selection process along withthe acknowledgment of receipt of your application.
• Applicants will be admitted to the structured selection process if, based on a comparison of their grades in accordance with their chosen field of study—that is, based on the high school diploma required for the respective training program—they are deemed the most suitable candidates.
• We aim to support young people as they transition from school to vocational training and therefore offerapprenticeship anddegree program spots primarily to recent high school graduates.
• Individuals with severe disabilities will be given preferential consideration if equally qualified. We rely on you to indicate whether you have a severe disability or are considered equivalent to someone with a severe disability so that we can take your rights into account in accordance with Book IX of the Social Code (SGB IX). Please therefore include this information in your application.
• We are committed to equal opportunity and diversity. We therefore look forward to receiving your application regardless of your ethnic background, skin color, social background, religion and worldview, sexual orientation, physical and mental abilities, gender, or age.
• If you are interested in more than one of the advertised apprenticeship positions, please submit a separate application for each one.

A Realschulabschluss is required for the apprenticeship programs, and an Abitur or Fachhochschulreife is required for the degree programs. In addition, you should have strong verbal and written communication skills, as well as business-level proficiency in German at a minimum of C1.

We are looking for applicants who:

• are dedicated and able to work independently,
• enjoy interacting with people,
• are strong communicators, and
• are team players.

1. Review of applications received and preliminary screening.
2. Aptitude test (online or in person).
3. Invitation to an interview.
4. Acceptance or rejection of the apprenticeship position.
5. Signing of the contract/certificate of appointment.

Direct contact with our applicants is important to us and is primarily conducted via email. Therefore, we ask that you include an email address and phone number in your application where we can reach you. Confirmations of receipt are sent exclusively via email.

To ensure a quick, easy, and cost-effective process, we ask that you apply preferably through our online application portal.

You are welcome to apply for multiple apprenticeship or degree programs. Please submit a separate application for each program.

• Cover Letter
  • Your Address
  • Full address of the training company (correct contact person) and specification of the field of training
  • Reason for applying (source of the job posting)
  • Brief description of your current situation (school, expected graduation date)
  • Reason for your interest in the desired apprenticeship (What skills and motivations do you have for this profession?)
  • Request for an invitation to a personal interview
  • Reference to attachments
• Resume in table format
  • Personal information (name, date and place of birth, full address, email address, phone number, marital status)
  • Educational background (including dates and degrees earned)
  • Internships completed
  • Qualifications, experience, and skills (e.g., language or computer skills)
  • Interests and Hobbies
• Current copies of transcripts (for foreign degrees: proof of recognition of the degree in Germany)
• If applicable, proof of language proficiency (C1)
• Proof of internships

Please note that any application-related costs that may arise (e.g., for participating in aptitude tests or interviews) will generally not be reimbursed.

If you successfully pass the preliminary screening, we will send you the login information for the online test. The online aptitude test will include questions from the following areas: general knowledge (e.g., history, geography, politics, and economics), German, math, and logic, as well as job-specific questions.

You do not have to complete the test in one sitting. You can manage your time as you see fit when working through the sections, but we ask that you complete the entire test within 10 days of receiving your login information.

During the interview, you’ll have the chance to make a personal impression on us. First impressions usually count for a lot, so you should be on time, dress appropriately, and approach the interview with a positive attitude and an open mindset. In addition, during a face-to-face interview, it’s very important to speak clearly, maintain eye contact, and let the interviewer finish speaking. You can demonstrate your interest in the apprenticeship programs by asking questions.

During the interview, you’ll first be given a task with job-specific questions that you’ll need to complete within about 30 minutes. This task will be reviewed later during a one-on-one conversation. We’ll also ask you questions about yourself, your motivation, the apprenticeship you’re interested in, and the city. The interview usually lasts between 30 and 45 minutes.