International Graduate Program

The application process starts beginning of March. The Graduate Program itself starts on October 1st and runs for 18 months.

In order to apply, you need to have a completed (or to be completed by summer) Bachelor's or Master's degree from a university or a university of applied sciences. Besides that, initial work experience (e.g., Internships) and English at level C1 are required. Furthermore, a valid work permit for the specific country you are applying to is a must. Additional specific requirements per Graduate track are mentioned in the job advertisement.

The application process is divided into three parts. It starts with applying for the Graduate Program, and if your CV matches our expectations, you will be asked to complete an online assessment. After this, you will be invited to a virtual interview with the SIX Young Talents Manager.

In the final step, you will be invited to an on-site interview with your future mentor and the SIX Young Talents Manager. In this interview, you will prepare a case and present it to us. Afterwards, we will ask you a few questions, and you will have time to discuss with your mentor.

Please upload a well-structured CV, your university certificates, and reference letters from previous employers. A motivation letter is not mandatory but can be advantageous in our decision-making process.

We offer various coaching and mentoring opportunities for all our young talents at SIX. Each Graduate is assigned an experienced mentor who will accompany you throughout the duration of the program. Normally, your first placement will be in the same field as your mentor. In addition, he or she will support you in your career development and help you build your network within SIX.

At SIX, we have annual working hours. This means that we agree on an annual workload with you prior to signing the contract. This arrangement allows you to work less or not at all during exam periods and more during semester breaks. You can therefore utilize your accrued overtime or negative hours to organize your workload individually and flexibly.

In addition to the hybrid working model, as a Graduate you will have a personal mentor who will provide you with optimal support in your career development for your chosen track. You can also gain your first experience abroad for three months in the “International Assignment”. We also offer various training courses through our SIX Academy to enhance your professional skills.

Collaboration is one of our core values, and we live it! We have the NextGen Community for all SIX employees who are early in their careers. The community regularly organizes networking events, lunch lotteries, and many other activities to connect career starters. Additionally, networking events are held approximately twice a year for all Working Students at SIX. You can find more details about our benefits on the following page: Benefits & Personal Growth | SIX

We always recommend focusing on one position. Nevertheless, it may be possible to be equally interested in different tracks. So, if you are applying for more than one position, it is best to explain this in your motivation letter. Either way, we will then process your application for only one track based on our evaluation. In May, you will be informed if you have been chosen for the Graduate Program.

No preparation is required for the assessments. The content of each case study is tailored to the corresponding track. You will receive further information on this during the application process.

Towards the end of your Graduate Program, you will discuss with the Young Talents Manager the possibilities of a suitable permanent position within SIX. Whenever possible, our aim is to offer Graduates a permanent position at SIX.