How did you hear about the study program at Knorr-Bremse?
Eva Karger: I was searching specifically for companies in Munich that offered the dual study program, and eventually I discovered Knorr-Bremse's offer through the "Indeed" platform.
Lena Weiss: After hearing about Knorr-Bremse's dual study program at the "Traumberuf IT & Technik" career fair in Munich, I researched the company further on online and then applied directly.
What made you choose Knorr-Bremse as your employer?
Eva Karger: I was invited to a few interviews, but Knorr-Bremse was a clear favorite. I had always wanted to work in a large, international company. I then had a very friendly interview at Knorr-Bremse and was given a choice of which company departments I would like to work in. Many of my fellow students didn't have this freedom. I was also excited about the opportunity to spend a semester abroad at an international Knorr-Bremse location during the practical phase.
Lena Weiss: Knorr-Bremse offers a great introduction to the professional world. On the one hand, you get to know a globally active company, and on the other hand, the size of the company is still manageable enough for you to get to know many areas in more detail. This means you can make valuable contacts and gain a great deal of experience. I was also impressed by Knorr-Bremse's sustainable products, as I like to travel using public transport myself. I also have particularly positive memories of the extremely friendly and open interview!
How is the dual study program at Knorr-Bremse organized?
Eva Karger: The theory and practical phases alternate every 3 or 6 months. I am in my sixth semester of Engineering Management and spend my theory phases in Friedrichshafen, where I can fully focus on my studies. At the end of each theory phase, there are exams and assessments. During the practical phases, I work at Knorr-Bremse. In the first semester I learned my way around the training workshop. I was then given the chance to choose a department that particularly interests me, and I was given my own project to work on there.
Lena Weiss: I'm studying Business Informatics. In this course, the three-month theory phases at Ravensburg University of Cooperative Education alternate with three-month practical phases at Knorr-Bremse in Munich. Each theory phase corresponds to one semester – followed by exams. During each practical phase I had the chance to get to know a new department at Knorr-Bremse. I particularly liked the fact that Knorr-Bremse gave me the freedom to choose which department I wanted to work in, which does not happen in many other companies. This meant that I was able to explore a number of different areas over the course of my studies and, in the end, specialize in the area that interested me the most.