In light of the Corona pandemic, we have compiled some frequently asked questions and answers about the application process at Fresenius below.
When reviewing your documents, we follow a clearly structured procedure, which we would like to outline below, as an example, on the basis of an application for a specific vacancy. Information on the process for an unsolicited application can be found here.
The duration of the application process as a whole and the individual steps will also depend on your availability. Especially after the first interview, the time frame may vary. Usually, the entire process should not take longer than three months. However, we kindly ask for your understanding if it may take a little longer in some cases.
| Period | Event | Application status |
|---|---|---|
| Immediately | Receipt confirmation of your online application | Application received |
| 2–4 weeks | Application reviewed by HR and relevant departments | In process/additional documens may be requested |
| 1 week | Invitation to interview | Invitation to 1st interview |
| 1–2 weeks | 1st interview | Invitation to 1st interview |
| 2–6 weeks | 2nd interview | Invitation to 2nd interview |
| 1–2 weeks | Decision and contract signed | Placement |
In order to give you a sense of what we are looking for in your application documents and during the interview, we would like to give you some useful tips for reference.
Have you successfully completed our application process? Congratulations! We offer a wide range of onboarding measures to ensure that your start is as successful as possible.
At some locations, in order to shorten your waiting time until your first day at the company, you will receive a personal welcome website before you start at Fresenius, where you will receive a lot of useful information about your business area and your place of work.
Your first weeks in your new job will include entry-level programs, seminars and training courses. At the Bad Homburg site, we invite you to the "Welcome to Fresenius" event. Here, employees from the individual subsidiaries present their divisions, so you can gain an exciting insight into the business areas of our Group. You will meet colleagues who are also new to Fresenius. A joint get-together rounds off the day.
Each division and location also has a specific onboarding program. You will find out more details when you get started.
Whether you are applying for an internship, a working student position or work for your final thesis, when reviewing your documents, we follow a clearly structured procedure. Find out more in the following video.
After the interview, we will contact you to inform you of our decision.
If you receive an offer from us and accept it, we will send you a contract as soon as possible once all of the internal formalities have been taken care of.
The duration of the application process as a whole and the individual steps will also depend on your availability. Usually, the entire process should not take longer than two months. However, we kindly ask for your understanding if it may take a little longer in some cases.
| Period | Event | Application status |
|---|---|---|
| Immediately | Receipt confirmation of your online application | Application received |
| 2-6 weeks | Application reviewed by HR and the relevant department | In process/additional documents may be requested |
| 1 week | Invitation to interview | Invitation to 1st interview |
| 1 week | Interview | Invitation to 1st interview |
| 1-2 weeks | Decision & conclusion of contract | Placement |
In order to give you a sense of what we are looking for in your application documents and during the interview, we would like to give you some useful tips for reference.