Selection procedure and recruitment
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Stage 1 (online):
- Cognitive performance test
Stage 2 (usually online and before the in-person part of the selection procedure):
- Written assignment
Stage 3 (in-person):
- Group task
- Structured interview with presentation
- Repeat of the online test
Due to complex scheduling, it is not possible to avoid having some gaps of unused time during the selection day. In addition to staff from the Human Resources department, trainees and trainee civil servants will therefore also attend the selection day and will be happy to answer any questions you may have.
As implementation of these selection procedures is decentralised, the exact process may vary.
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We invite the most suitable candidates based on the application documents to a multi-stage selection procedure.
Stage 1 (online):
- Cognitive performance test
- English language test
Stage 2 (online):
- Written assignment
Stage 3 (in-person):
- Group task
- Structured interview with presentation
- Repeat of the online test
Accommodation and meals during the in-person part of the selection procedure are generally provided free of charge. Due to complex scheduling, it is not possible to avoid having some gaps of unused time during the selection day. In addition to staff from the Human Resources department, current students will therefore also attend the selection day and will be happy to answer any questions you may have about the degree and the Bundesbank.
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We invite the most suitable applicants on the basis of the application documents to a multi-stage selection procedure.
Stage 1 (online):
- Cognitive performance test
- English language test
Stage 2 (online):
- Written assignment
Stage 3 (in-person):
- Group task
- Structured interview with presentation
- Expert discussion to determine your knowledge of business administration and economics
- Repeat of the online test
Accommodation and meals during the in-person part of the selection procedure will be provided free of charge. Due to complex scheduling, it is not possible to avoid having some gaps of unused time during the selection day. In addition to staff from the Human Resources department, current trainees will therefore also attend the selection day and will be happy to answer your questions about the trainee programme and the Bundesbank.
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We invite the most suitable applicants based on the application documents to an interview. Where appropriate, we will also ask you to convince us of your English skills, to give a brief presentation and/or to complete a written assignment.
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On the selection day, we already offer all applicants the opportunity to receive oral feedback. As a general rule, you will receive a reply from us within two weeks of completing the overall procedure. However, due to legal provisions, written commitments or cancellations may only be made after the participation of our staff representatives. Irrespective of this, we are always available to provide you with telephone information on the status of your application.
As part of our recruitment process, we will collect various information about you. Once all the necessary information has been provided, we will send successful applicants for the office management assistant training programme, our cooperation programmes and the trainee programme (master’s programme) a contract of employment. Successful applicants for training in the Bank’s Intermediate Service and the “Central Banking” programme will receive a certificate of appointment instead of an employment contract on account of their entry into the civil service.
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Yes. In this case, the selection procedure only needs to be completed once.
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You will receive an application for reimbursement of travel and, if applicable, accommodation costs on the day of the (in-person) selection procedure. Reimbursement shall be made on the basis of the Federal Travel Expenses Law.