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Internships & Working Students

Your entry into professional life – with real perspectives.

Want to complement your studies with valuable practical experience? Take on responsibility, grow personally and professionally, and become part of an international company? Then Beiersdorf is the right place for you. Whether it is an internship or a working student position – you will work on real projects, learn from experienced colleagues, and contribute your ideas in a global environment. Right at our headquarters in Hamburg, or in one of our global affiliates.

Students@Beiersdorf

Learn. Connect. Contribute.

Our internal student network brings you together with other interns and working students from various departments. Whether at events, after-work gatherings, or regular lunches – you will quickly feel part of the community, have the opportunity to exchange ideas, and build a strong network. Take an active role in shaping the community, contribute your ideas – and make Students@Beiersdorf your personal network!

Your Development Opportunities

Because we see more than just a student job.

We want you to grow with us – professionally and personally. That is why we offer you:

  • International Teams: Experience how enriching diversity can be – work with colleagues from around the world and develop your intercultural skills along the way.
  • Global Talent Pool & Networking: Connect with other talents, share new ideas, and build valuable relationships – at events, through student communities, or simply during your day-to-day work.
  • Personal Guidance & Development Talks: Your personal supervisor will support you throughout your time with us. In regular development talks, we will discuss your goals, give you feedback, and help guide your next steps.
  • Training & Learning Opportunities: Through hands-on experience and digital learning, you will continuously develop the skills that prepare you for future challenges. This approach not only lays a strong foundation for your professional growth but also nurtures your personal development, helping you discover your potential and build on your strengths. 
  • Thesis Projects with Real-World Impact: Want to write your thesis with a practical focus? Depending on the department, we are happy to explore together whether and how this can work with us.
  • Career Entry Perspective: Our intern and working student roles are designed to offer valuable insights and professional growth that benefit you well beyond your time with us. Some have successfully taken their first career steps here, building on the experience they gained during their time.

This is what your start could look like

Real teams. Real insights.

What is it like to be an intern at Beiersdorf? Ingrid gives you a behind-the-scenes look into her daily work in the Global Engineering & Sustainability Team. Recorded straight from our Hamburg headquarters, she shares honest insights – including her personal internship highlight.

Ingrid shares her internship experience at Beiersdorf
Ingrid takes you along through her internship experience at Beiersdorf.

Student experiences

This is how our interns and working students experience their time with us.

You want to know what it is like to do an internship or work as a working student at Beiersdorf? Leonard, Lilly, Simon, and Iasmina share their personal experiences, talk about their highlights, team interaction, and what they particularly enjoy about their work. They also give valuable tips for a successful start.

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Leonard (Working Student Digital Collaboration Consultant Beiersdorf Shared Services (BSS)), Lilly (Working Student HR Business Partners Global Brands), Simon (Working Student Sales Academy), and Iasmina (Working Student Leadership Development and Engagement) share their experiences and tips from their daily work.

Requirements for interns and working students at Beiersdorf

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Must Haves

  • You are enrolled during your time with us – for a working student role, you should be enrolled for at least 6 more months, internships are possible during a gap year.
  • You are fluent in English. Some affiliates may require further local language knowledge.      
  • You are eager to take on responsibility and contribute. 

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Nice To Haves

  • You have gained practical experience through previous internships or working student jobs.
  • You have worked in international teams or lived abroad and value cultural exchange.
  • You can see yourself joining us permanently after graduation and taking on long-term responsibilities. 

Sounds good? Then find out what jobs are currently available for students:

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