Anna Herder
- Human Resources
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The TNO Trainee Programme starts on Monday February 1, 2021.
Sunday 11.59 p.m., October 11, 2020.
English
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The first announcement will be on October 14th. We will then let you know whether or not you are invited for the next step: our online assessment. The outcome of that assessment together with your application will lead to either an invite for the trainee selection day or a rejection. You will be notified about that November 4th at the latest.
Our partner LTP provides you with an online assessment that consists of questionnaires about your personality, drives, values and capabilities. If the results of your tests, cv, motivation and video pitch match our wishes and criteria for the TNO Trainee Programme, we will invite you to the trainee selection day.
Deadline for applying: October 11.
Trainee selection day: November 13.
Final interview: 23-25 November
Presentation of the terms of employment: December 10
Start: February 1.
Due to Covid-19 restrictions we had to decide to organize this year's Selection Day virtually. A first for us, but we're doing our utmost to make it a great day, nonetheless.
We have a full day planned on November 13 so make sure that you have a computer, some private space and lots of coffee ready. And just to be sure your mic and camera are working as planned, we offer to test your set up and the connection with us Thursday afternoon, November 12 at 4 PM.
In the week of tNovember 13 you will receive your personal planning for the day in which you will have two interviews, a group assignment and we ask you to give a short presentation. Additionally, you will virtually meet current and former trainees and managers of TNO.
The purpose of the trainee selection day is for us to meet you and for you to meet TNO. Therefore we find it important that you attend the trainee selection day. If you cannot attend the trainee selection day, please inform us as soon as possible.
With Covid-19 still among us, we have decided to do a virtual Trainee Selection Day. We keep a close eye on the RIVM guidelines for any further steps in the selection process and will of course inform you, once we know what is best for everyone involved.
The first announcement will be on October 14th. We will then let you know whether or not you are invited for the next step: our online assessment. The outcome of that assessment together with your application will lead to either an invite for the trainee selection day or a rejection. You will be notified about that November 4th at the latest.
Yes, you can. Depending on what stage you are in the process, please contact the recruiter or mail recruitment@tno.nl.
We do our utmost to be as transparent as possible about our process and the qualifications we select upon. Due to the huge amount of interest for the TNO Trainee Programme, we unfortunately cannot give feedback on a personal note after round 1 (cv assessment) and 2 (online assessment).
After joining us at the Trainee Selection Day or the final interviews, we will of course inform you personally.
All applicants need a certificate of conduct and additionally a screening by the General Intelligence and Security Service.
In April 2021 we will be opening up the procedure for the TNO Trainee Programme that starts September 2021.
We want you to tell us what makes you tick, and that can be anything. Maybe you are into a Michael Reeves way of experimenting, or maybe your biggest dream is to develop an awesome roller coaster. We are looking for something extra.
Please record your video in English.
The length is less important than the size of the video. But a maximum of 5 MB means it will be a short video (30 seconds or less). There are several online tools available to compress your video when needed.
We all understand some of you may be more natural or more at ease in front of a camera. We also understand if English is not your mother tongue. Do not worry about that. Be yourself.
Our applicant tracking systems supports MP4, MOV, WMV, MPG and MPEG formats. Be aware that a video in any other format cannot be uploaded.
We have a maximum of seven spots available.
That depends. When more than one research manager is interested in your application, your preference will of course be taken into account.
The TNO Trainee Programme is a fulltime programme. Meaning: Monday till Friday, 40 hours a week. Our offices open during regular business hours.
That depends on the unit you will be working for, but it will be one of our Dutch locations. Our head office is based in The Hague. Click here to see all our locations.
No, there isn’t. Check our socials if you want to see what our colleagues look like. For the selection day, we advise business casual.
No, you will not. The TNO Trainee Programme means you get to work in different roles, which you can put on your resume. During our selection procedure we will ask you for a reference.
No. The TNO Trainee Programme ends after two years. We do hope, of course, that you will continue working at TNO.
When needed, we reimburse hotel costs. Please check with HR first before booking recruitment@tno.nl.
TNO takes care of a number of things for new employees from abroad. Ranging from accommodation to tax and language help.
Please note we only consider applications from Europe based residents. If you live in the Netherlands or another European country but you are a non-EU citizen, TNO can provide sponsorship for your working permit in the Netherlands.
In general, Dutch is not really needed for either living here or working at TNO. Some units though have predominantly Dutch speaking clients, and therefore speaking Dutch can be a requirement. Once you start the TNO Trainee Programme, we do offer Dutch courses.
The same as any other applicant. Check our selection criteria and keep in mind that due to your country of origin screening processes may take longer and we only reimburse relocation costs for European citizens coming to the Netherlands.
A Master degree or PhD of a STEM study (science, technology, engineering, mathematics). You did not graduate more than 2 years ago from your Master of PhD, counting from February 1st, the starting date of the program. An international profile (education/work/volunteering abroad, aptitude to work in an international atmosphere).
MSc or PhD.
No, you need to have your diploma by the day you start, 1 February 2021.
We are focusing on STEM studies. That does not mean other studies are excluded but those with a background in STEM will have far more options within TNO.
Then it seems that the TNO Trainee Programme may not be the best match for you. You can register for a job alert for your own background or check our other vacancies.
To be honest, not really. Matching the right candidates and our available spots is a puzzle where you can rely on the recruiters and research managers to keep your best interest at heart. In the end we all benefit from the best possible match.
Check out the trainee blog or binge-watch all our trainee video’s on YouTube.
Subscribe for our TNO Job Alert, and check the box Job Type > Trainee Programme.
You can contact Anna Herder, recruiter, via +31 (0)6 – 21 91 56 75.
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