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Our answers to the most frequently asked questions about applying:
All About the Application
The best way to apply is online. If you are interested in a specific position, use the "Apply now" button directly in the description. If you would like to make a prospective application, apply using our form for prospective applications. As a student, please apply directly for a specific job.
Your benefit: This way, we receive all your relevant data and attachments bundled. Another plus: Your application reaches us securely and quickly.
Our published open positions are updated constantly. Only open positions are listed on our website. However, you can contact the personal contact person to ask about the current status in the selection process. You can find your personal contact person in the job posting.
You will receive an automatic confirmation of receipt. Please contact us if you have not received this.
You receive a confirmation of receipt immediately after submitting your application. We usually provide initial feedback after approx. 2 weeks. Feel free to check out the detailed information about the application process.
Everything about the subject of prospective application can be found here.
You have the possibility to specify in our application form whether you are also interested in other open positions. We then check whether you are also qualified for other positions in our company.
No, it is not necessary that you send us multiple applications. It is sufficient if you make a note in your cover letter or in the application form that you are also interested in joining us in other areas. You can also mention the jobcodes of other open positions that you are interested.
For all inquiries, please contact our human resource department first. Your direct contact person with telephone number can be found in the respective job posting. If you have general questions, you are also welcome to contact us by e-mail. If you have more technical questions, we can forward these to the appropriate team member as needed.
You can send your documents marked with "Department AER" for an application abroad directly to the respective subsidiary. In this case, please make the application in English or in the respective national language.
If you have further questions, you are welcome to contact us by e-mail or phone.
Interview Questions
We conduct one or two interviews depending on the position and department. The initial interview usually takes the form of a video interview with Microsoft Teams lasting approximately one hour. So that you can get a precise picture of Vector, the first interview is often followed by a second interview, which usually takes place on site or, if necessary, as a video interview. Through a work sample, a tour of the potential workplace or an exchange with potential colleagues, we both get a good feel for whether the requirements of the job and your knowledge are compatible. This interview usually lasts around two hours. The travel costs you incur in this context will of course be reimbursed. Please also take a look at the next steps in the application process.
Look carefully at the job advertisement and think about how your experience and skills match the requirements. Take your time to go through your application documents again and think about where we might want to know more. Prepare concrete examples that show how you have mastered certain tasks in the past. Take the opportunity to ask questions during the interview. Think about what you want to know in advance.
You will need an internet-enabled device. You will receive the MS Teams link with which you can dial into the meeting from us in advance by email. You do not need to create an MS Teams account for this.
Whether jeans or a jacket/blazer - what counts for us is who you are, not what you wear. "Business casual" is a solid guideline, but feel free to dress in a way that suits you.
It's important to us to be transparent about feedback and when you can expect it. We always tell you directly during the interviews by when we will get back to you with feedback.
We are happy to cover the travel costs for your interview at Vector at the usual levels, i.e., second class train journeys and the appropriate mileage allowance for car journeys. We will reimburse accommodation or flight costs by arrangement.
Questions About Employment During Studies
We provide most of our internship and thesis opportunities in the development departments. The following criteria are important to us for these:
- Programming knowledge in C, C++, C# or Java
- Enthusiasm for software, hardware or embedded development
- A structured approach to tasks and problems
- Good knowledge of German and English
The precise requirements are included in the respective announcements. If you would like to know more about the individual open positions, you can contact the contact person named in the announcement.
Your application should reach us approx. three to six months before your desired start date.
Internships and thesis work can be started all year round at Vector. They usually last three to six months. Apply for these approx. three to six months before your preferred starting date.
Questions About Dual Studies, Apprenticeships, Internships and Vacation Jobs
Please send us your application documents for an apprenticeship or combined study by September 30 at the latest of any year for the coming training year. More information about the training places at Vector can be found here.
It is also possible to complete a school student internship at Vector. More information for this can be found on our "School Students" page. For your application, it is best to use the initiative application form for the school student internship.
It is also possible as a school student to work at Vector during the holidays. For your application, it is best to use the initiative application form for vacation jobs.
Thought of Everything: With the Checklist
In order to get an answer as soon as possible, make sure that your application is complete. Our checklist will help you. This way we avoid unnecessary questions and can get back to you faster.
- Explain in a short cover letter why you want to work with us.
- You complete CV in tabular form provides us with a first impression of your personal and professional education and experience.
- From the highest school leaving certificate to diploma supplements, assessments, internship certificates and job references: Your relevant certificates show us how qualified you are.
- Are you interested in an internship or a thesis with us? Tell us in a letter of motivation what you are studying, what internship you would like to do, what you are particularly interested in at Vector or what final topic you would like to deal with.
