What do I need to check before applying online?

The application process for the bilingual International Traineeship runs via Deutsche Welle’s online application portal. We do not accept applications sent by mail, e-mail or social media.

Please make sure that you write your e-mail address correctly because you can’t change it later. All further communication will be sent to the e-mail address you provided in the system when you registered. Please check your spam folder regularly because some providers classify mails from our e-recruiting system as spam. 

Please note that after registering in our application portal, you will receive a confirmation e-mail with several application tasks. The tasks contain of a questionnaire and the production of a application video. The elaboration of this tasks are mandatory for a complete application and have to be uploaded to your profile before the end of the deadline. Please remember that the questions and tasks can be time-consuming so please plan ahead!

It’s important that you answer all questions truthfully. Please read the instructions carefully and take enough time to answer the questions. It’s best to use Google Chrome in completing the application in our application portal.