Programme duration
24 months
Locations
Essen, Germany
Our HR Graduate Programme is the perfect match to gain a holistic view of the professional world of Human Resources at RWE. From here, you’ll get the chance to explore all HR-related areas and become an HR expert in the energy sector.
Whichever path you choose, we’ll guide and support you as you take on challenging and exciting human-focused projects.
You’ll choose four rotations within these business areas:
Each rotation lasts 6 months.
| Duration | 24 months |
| Number of rotations | 4, each lasting 6 months |
| Start of programme | September 2027 |
| Company | RWE wide |
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| Application period | 04.01.2027 - 01.02.2027 |
| Pre-selection period | Shortly after your application, you will be invited to an online test. After successfully passing the online test as well as our application screening, you will receive an invitation to a pre-recorded video interview. The final step is the assessment centre. |
| Assessment centre | 11.03.2027 |
| Please note that the application deadline may be changed at short notice and we will no longer accept applications early on! | |
Become part of our Graduate Talent Pool and never miss an application opportunity.
This strengths-based programme is designed specifically for graduates, letting you shape your own path and experience personalised learning in immersive work environments. You’ll find a mixture of online education, face-to-face workshops, on-the-job training and networking events where you will meet senior managers and the Board.
Your mentor and assigned buddy can help advise you on rotations and introduce you to industry experts so that you can explore all aspects of the energy value chain.
We were voted ‘Top Employer for Graduates to Work for in the Energy & Utilities Sector’ 2023/24 by TheJobCrowd – the only ranking based on graduate reviews. The majority of our graduates decide to work for us because we offer them the option of choosing their own rotations, allowing the opportunity to find out which business areas are best fit. At the same time, we allow you to live and work abroad, expand your intercultural skills and build up an internal global network.
Everything you need to thrive and secure a future worth looking forward to.
Be curious, be brave and be yourself – hear from our teams what makes a great applicant.
“I felt that RWE was the perfect blend between a really big global business and almost a start-up at the same time.”
“I chose RWE because of the international rotation programmes. There's a wide variety of opportunities.”
The application process depends on the respective graduate programme. Please refer to the detail pages for more information.
You can apply for direct entry at any time. As long as the position is advertised, the application process is not yet completed.
The application deadline for our graduate programmes also depends on the respective programme. However, we recommend that you submit your application as early as possible. Due to the high popularity of our programmes, we may have to close the application period earlier.
Some direct entry positions also have a deadline. You can find this in the respective job description on our job board.
The respective work location is always stated in the job description. For some positions, you can choose where you want to work. This is especially the case for positions where the teams work at different (often international) locations.
For our graduate programmes, a base location is agreed for contractual purposes. Depending on the programme, the location may vary. Take a look at the job description to find out more.
The recruitment tests used may differ. You are welcome to find out more on the programme details pages or ask the respective contact person.
Please note that candidates can apply to one Graduate Programme per recruitment cycle. As each programme offers a different experience, opportunities and career path, we encourage you to carefully review the relevant job description and consider which programme best aligns with your skills, interests and career aspirations before submitting your application. If you submit applications to more than one Graduate Programme, you will be asked to select a single programme to progress with, and only that application will be taken forward for consideration.
Find more answers in our general FAQs or get in touch with our recruitment team.
+49 152 54806399