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The Siemens Graduate Program (SGP) is a two-year working program designed for future general managers. It prepares the participants for managerial tasks they will encounter in their career - both in general or in technical areas - and was developed for ambitious career beginners who have completed their studies with a university degree. We look for qualified applicants for this program who are interested in a management career with Siemens.
          How to apply


Program structure

The SGP is a two-year program divided into three assignments/rotations, each lasting eight months. One of these assignments takes place abroad. During your hole SGP you will work at least in two different functions of the same business area; for example, in Purchasing, Development, Sales or Marketing, etc. The program has a work-related focus.


 



What you can expect from this program

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The SGP awaits you in many countries

The SGP especially enhances your career in the country in which you begin the program. You can start the SGP in many countries. In all countries apart from Germany, however, you need to already be employed at a Siemens subsidiary in that country (local application in appropriate country). After the right amount of time your supervisor can recommend you for the SGP. This will be the start of your selection process for the program in that country

If you are interested in participating in the SGP in Germany:


What you'll need

 
You have a convincing personality, are self-assured and have well-developed communication skills
You are flexible, mobile and open-minded
You are interested in an international experience
You have studied or worked abroad for at least 6 months
You have an excellent command of German and English (business level)
You have completed a university-level degree in engineering, science or economics with top results
Your grades in electronics/science should correspond to the German GPA of 2.5; in economics and other fields of study to the German GPA of 1.8.



Then you have an excellent chance of being accepted into the Siemens Graduate Program.

How to apply (For Germany only)


We are looking forward to your application

Please use our online application tool. Please note that other ways of applying will not be taken into consideration.


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and technical field


Electrical Engineering, Power Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Process Engineering, Business Informatics, Computer Science, Physics or similar specialities


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field


Economy, Jurisprudence, Psychology other similar specialities


General information

Hires are on a continual basis throughout the year. The ideal time to apply is three months prior to when you wish to begin working. If you are short-listed, you will pass through interviews and be given an online assessment. Should you successfully complete the entire selection process, you will be under contract with Siemens Germany throughout and after the program. Employment in the SGP is nationwide. The location of your placement depends on the Siemens Group hiring you. The same applies to your assignment abroad.

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Hands-on experience
Three challenging 8-month assignments with demanding tasks in a clearly defined area of responsibility
Gaining different perspectives
The 8-month job rotation enables you to get a good look at the various operational sequences and how problems are solved. This provides insight into different problem-solving methods.
Work experience abroad
One of your work assignments/rotations will take you to a foreign country. In this way you will gain crucial experience necessary for you to work effectively with different cultures and gain new understanding for working across cultural boundaries.
Development of professionally relevant abilities
In order to develop your social and managerial skills, we offer comprehensive continuing education seminars (off-the-job training) such as specialized workshops, management seminars, language lessons and much more.
Opportunity to establish a personal network
Many professionals with limited work experience participate in the Siemens Graduate Program all over the world. Regular meetings with your SGP colleagues (in-house continuing education, regional and global conferences) enable you to establish valuable contacts for the future.
Networking with experienced professionals
The Siemens Graduate Program has been in existence for over 80 years! As a program participant you have access to an established network of former participants (SGP Alumni Organization).
 
 
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Contact:
Susanne Lohmaier
Tel.: +49-9131-7-34469
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