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During Studies
Working While Studying
Updated 2026-01Werkstudent Jobs
Paid corporate student roles at 15–20 hrs/week during semester.
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Werkstudent roles are paid student positions in companies (BMW, SAP, Siemens, N26 etc.) at 15–20 hrs/week during the semester and full-time during breaks. Werkstudent status keeps you inside the student social-security bracket.
Why it's needed
Directly relevant to your field, often leading to a full-time offer.
Who requires this
Students at a German university with a residence permit.
- Enrolled
- Language skills matching the role
- Field relevance
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- CV (German or English)
- Cover letter
- Transcript
- Portfolio for tech/design
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- Attend campus career fairs
- Apply through company career portals
- Prepare STAR-format interview answers
- Sign contract stating student status
- Coordinate hours with class schedule