FAQs
The most important questions and answers regarding careers and offerings for students at Umicore
A traineeship abroad is possible, but it must be coordinated through our headquarters in Brussels. Please obtain direct information on this Website.
No, this is unfortunately not possible in Germany.
The weekly working hours are defined in the pay agreement of the German Industrial Union for Mining, Chemistry and Energy (Industriegewerkschaft Bergbau, Chemie, Energie) and amount to 37.5 hours a week.
We are generally represented at a couple of events and fairs per year. Please check our event calendar – perhaps we will soon have an opportunity to meet personally on site.
Yes. Specify the time period that is possible for you so that we can check whether your desired time period matches our requirement.
Yes. At our job centre, you will find information about possible positions for an unsolicited application in the following areas: administration, technical professions, trades, natural sciences, IT and student positions.
No, that does not happen automatically. We check your application only at the location for which you have applied. The Human Resources Department at the Hanau location, however, checks which ones could have interest in your application.
Please apply through our online application portal. More important information on your application can be found at this link.
Please send us the following documents:
- Introductory letter with a specification of the time period for the traineeship and/or thesis
- Résumé
- School leaving certificate
- Employer references, training and traineeship certificates
- Current transcript
- University/traineeship regulations
- University registration certificate
- Visa for foreign trainees
Just contact the information e-mail address directly: human.resources.hanau@eu.umicore.com.