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FAQ

Questions and answers around the job application process

Do you have questions about your application to Rheinmetall?
Here you will find answers to the most frequently asked questions.

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Application

Once you have found an interesting position, simply apply online – it only takes a few minutes.

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Application check

Our recruitment team will review your documents and then contact you by telephone or email.

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Review by the department

The relevant department will review your application.

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Personal interview

Your application has impressed us! We would like to get to know you personally in an interview with the department and the relevant HR colleagues.

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Decision

Is it a good fit for both sides? All contractual details will now be clarified and you will receive your employment contract.

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Welcome

Welcome! We wish you a successful start at Rheinmetall!

How can I apply?

Our application process is conducted exclusively online. Once you have found an interesting job advertisement on our career portal, simply click on ‘Apply now’ and send us your application documents.

Due to legal data protection regulations, we are unable to accept applications by email or post. Please therefore carefully review our data protection information. We cannot consider your application without your acknowledgement/consent to our privacy policy.

What application documents are required?

When applying, please submit your personal cover letter, CV and your work and degree certificates as PDF documents. If you wish, you also have the option of attaching additional application documents, such as certificates or other references.

Who should I address my application to?

You will find the correct contact person for a vacant position in the contact window on the right-hand side of our job advertisements. It is not essential to formulate a specific salutation. You are therefore welcome to keep your salutation general or address it to the local human resources department. If you have any further questions about the salutation, please contact our colleagues* in the Recruiting Centre.

* For simplicity's sake, only the masculine form is used. Other forms are always included.

When is the position to be filled?

You can find the date for filling a vacancy in our job advertisements. However, if no specific date is given, we are looking for a new employee to start as soon as possible. Of course, we will take into account the notice periods of suitable applicants.

When is the deadline for applying for a position?

As long as you can find a job advertisement on our website, the application process for this position is still open. We look forward to receiving your application. If in doubt, please feel free to enquire about the current status.

How can I ensure that my application documents have been received?

To let you know that you have successfully submitted your application, we will send you an automatic confirmation of receipt within a few minutes. If you have not received this, please check the spam folder of your email account.

What is the status of my application?

We want to ensure that every application is carefully reviewed and therefore endeavour to respond as quickly as possible. You will usually receive an initial response to your application within four weeks. In individual cases, processing may take longer. If this is the case, please feel free to contact us and enquire about the status of your application.

Can I apply for several positions at the same time?

If several positions in our company have caught your interest, you are welcome to apply for them. Simply submit your application documents via the respective job advertisement you are interested in.

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