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Internship before studies
This is a training and education channel for high school graduates which can act as the approval or preparation to study at a university/university of applied sciences/institute of higher education.
- Start date: Ongoing
- Duration: 1 year
- Workload: 100%
What we offer
High school graduates the opportunity to:
- Have one year of practical work experience before starting their course of studies
- Choose between a wide range of job areas, such as consulting, IT, services, marketing, sales, HR, finance and procurement
- Be thoroughly trained in the new area of responsibility and be supported by a mentor in all technical and specialized areas
- Avail of a wide range of training courses, such as courses on operating systems, network products, databases, Internet, Lotus and Microsoft applications
- Earn an attractive internship salary in return for committed and customer-oriented work
On the successful completion of the internship:
- Receive a job reference confirming 'at least one year regular work experience' in accordance with Art. 5, Paragraph 2 of the Fachhochschulgesetz (Universities of Applied Sciences Act), thereby ensuring high school graduates are accepted at universities of applied sciences without having to sit a prior examination.
- Have the opportunity to work part-time as a working student at IBM during the student's course of studies.
Your profile
ideally comprises the following:
- Candidate holds a university entrance certificate (Matura, regardless of Matura type) with the aim of commencing studies at a university, university of applied sciences or institute of higher education
- Good grades in German and English, and also in mathematics for the area of IT
- Good problem-solving and communication skills
- Team player; Flexible
- Good IT user knowledge
- Ability to work one year without extended absences (military service, travel etc.)
- Swiss citizenship or a valid permanent residence and work permit
Interested?
Don't delay. Apply now using our online application tool and become part of our IBM network!
Please note that we only consider online applications.




