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Questions regarding your application

Application

How do I apply to the Deutsche Bundesbank?
if possible, please apply online. You can follow the link in the relevant job advertisement.

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Can I apply for multiple job vacancies?

Yes, it is possible to apply for more than one job vacancy.
What documents are required?

Please always attach a cover letter, your CV and all relevant certificates (including a transcript of grades). Detailed information on the required certificates can be found in the respective job advertisement.
The job advertisement requires a degree. I have not yet completed my studies. What documents do you need?

Please provide us with an up-to-date overview of your grades so that we can get an idea of your achievements so far. The submission of an enrolment certificate is not sufficient. The required degree must have been obtained no later than the day of recruitment. Otherwise, it will not be possible to hire you for the job.
What do I need to know about foreign educational qualifications?
If you have educational qualifications attained abroad, we ask you to provide appropriate evidence of equivalence with a German degree. More information can be found on the website of the Central Office for Foreign Education (ZAB).

Central Office for Foreign Education

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To whom should the application letter be addressed?

As your application goes via several different units at the Bundesbank, you are welcome to use a general form of address. The formal address “Dear Sir or Madam” is therefore perfectly sufficient.
Will postal application documents be returned to me?

We do not return application documents. If possible, please apply online.
Are unsolicited applications possible?
Due to legal provisions, we are required by law to advertise all job vacancies that are open to external applicants. We cannot therefore consider unsolicited applications. You are welcome to search for current vacancies on our job opportunities page. If there is no suitable vacancy at present, you can subscribe to our job newsletter (in German only).

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Technical processing

Who can I contact in the event of technical problems during the application process?

If you have any questions or technical problems, please contact our Recruitment Centre at karriere-support@bundesbank.de.
Who can I contact if I have not received an email to activate my user account or if I have forgotten my password?

Please contact karriere-support@bundesbank.de. Check the contents of the spam folder in your email mailbox before doing so.
Can I use my application profile?

No. To apply for another position, please create a new profile. You can use the same email address that you used for previous applications. In order to submit up-to-date documents, please send an email to karriere-support@bundesbank.de stating the title of the job advertisement and the job ID.
Can I delete my personal data?

You can delete your personal data at any time. To do this, please contact karriere-support@bundesbank.de. Your personal data will be deleted automatically no later than six months after the selection procedure has been completed.
Can I interrupt the application process and continue at a later time?

Yes. After saving a draft, it is also possible to continue at a later time. However, your application will only be visible to us once it has been approved.

Selection procedure and recruitment

How does the selection procedure work for training in the Bank’s Intermediate Service and for the office management assistant vocational training programme?
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.
How does the selection procedure for the dual degree programmes work?
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.
How does the selection procedure work for the trainee programme (master’s programme)?
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.
How does the selection procedure work for direct entry and the trainee programme (bachelor’s)?

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.
After the selection procedure for vocational training for specific occupations, the dual study programmes and the trainee programme (master’s programme), what is the next step?

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.
Can I apply for more than one dual degree programme in parallel?

Yes. In this case, the selection procedure only needs to be completed once.
How are travel expenses reimbursed?

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.