Interns & Trainees
Career start with the IT trainee programme
From Swisscom student day to IT trainee. Paul Callens talks about the start of his IT trainee programme at Swisscom.
At the end of my Master's degree in Robotics at EPFL, I was looking for an innovative company that was a leader in its field. During this search, I received an invitation to the Swisscom Student Days. I attended the presentations and was able to ask the trainees and speakers all my questions. I discovered the new IT trainee programme that I am on today. It consists of three 4-month projects in the teams of our choice. It's the perfect step between university and the professional world. I meet a lot of people and make close connections with the trainees and colleagues I met during the projects.
As I wasn't sure whether I wanted to develop towards technology or business, I was able to explore both options by choosing projects in both areas. Since joining Swisscom, I spent 4 months working in a data, analytics and AI team on tools to improve the customer service callbot. In January, I moved to a project in the HR department, where I perform data analyses on internal training and apprenticeships.
Halfway through the programme, I have gained knowledge and experience through working with my colleagues and through the fascinating topics I am working on. At the end of this year, I will be much more confident when I choose my next assignment in a permanent position at Swisscom!
Either following your studies or as part of your degree programme, we offer you the perfect start to your IT career. Over a period of 12 to 18 months, you will work on IT projects of varying lengths with an employment level of 60 to 100% and familiarise yourself with various business areas of the Group. You will also have the opportunity to take part in various workshops on the topics of agility, people-centred design and intrapreneurship. In this way, you will get to know Swisscom in all its diversity.
Find out more about the IT trainee programme on our Website.
Paul Callens
IT Trainee
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