From being an intern to having a long-lasting profession, these success tales haven’t occurred solely as soon as at Runtastic.
Within the tech trade, senior expertise is at all times in excessive demand. Whereas that is true at Runtastic, we additionally nurture and help people who find themselves beginning their careers by providing internships that permit them to realize precious skilled expertise.
We all know that the junior worker of immediately might change into the senior worker of tomorrow. For that reason, all of our internships are designed to be as hands-on as doable. At Runtastic, we imagine that studying comes from motion and that it’s crucial to embrace errors made alongside the best way—because of this studying from failure can be one among our values.
Bianca, one among our Expertise Scouts, began her Runtastic journey as an intern and shares her private expertise that led her to change into a everlasting member of the group.
Bianca, Expertise Scout
“I began my journey at Runtastic as an intern. Whereas searching for jobs after ending my grasp’s diploma, I stumbled upon a job advert for Runtastic. Sadly, I realized shortly earlier than my second interview that the place obtained crammed, and I used to be requested if I might even be enthusiastic about an internship.
Actually, I used to be not so excited at first as I needed a everlasting place, and I had already accomplished a number of internships all through my research. Nonetheless, I had such a fantastic candidate expertise. I might actually see myself working with the individuals I met, and I felt that the tradition of Runtastic would match completely with my character and pursuits/values.
So, I made a decision to hitch the corporate for a 4-month internship of their Expertise Acquisition group. I used to be tremendous excited and motivated because it was the primary time for me to work in a world work setting and likewise as a result of I needed to indicate my potential for a everlasting place.
In the course of the internship, I used to be recurrently speaking to my group lead about the potential for becoming a member of Runtastic completely, nonetheless, there was no open place till one among our group members determined to pursue one other alternative. Due to that, there was lastly the prospect for me to remain.
When my group lead requested me if I’d be enthusiastic about taking up this place, I used to be so overwhelmed by pleasure and reduction as I didn’t wish to work wherever else, in order that was actually like a dream come true for me.
I’m working at Runtastic as a everlasting group member for greater than a yr now and I’m nonetheless tremendous pleased to be a part of the group. Doing the internship and going the additional mile was positively value it!”
Bianca is just not the one intern whose expertise led her to be a valued member of our group. Listed here are three extra former Runtastic interns whose journeys not solely led them to have long-standing careers with us but additionally allowed for supportive collaboration with teammates alongside the best way.
Ivana, iOS Engineer
“Once I simply joined Runtastic as an intern, I obtained a buddy, who’s the person who is a mentor for the intern. He defined to me all of the processes and methods of working within the firm. There was lots of new info to make amends for, however it was fairly simple as we’ve got nice colleagues who’re at all times prepared to assist if wanted.
I used to be utilizing the apps personally even earlier than becoming a member of, and that was already an excellent motivation for me to wish to keep as a full-time worker. Despite the fact that I knew that internship doesn’t promise a full-time place, after some months at Runtastic, I hoped to remain on, and fortunately as somebody left I obtained the chance. The uncertainty was hectic however value it.
The very best factor for me was the group and the corporate tradition typically. After all, it helps while you work in a discipline you’re enthusiastic about however having nice individuals round you creates an ideal work setting.”
Tatiana, Social Media Supervisor
“Once I utilized for an internship, the function I used to be enthusiastic about was not accessible, so I needed to be added to the expertise pool. It took a few months, however finally, a place appropriate for me was opened and I used to be capable of be part of the Social Media Workforce. As I studied in a totally totally different discipline, I used to be extraordinarily grateful for the chance to modify to a different, extra fascinating space.
Throughout my 4-month internship, I deepened my current data and realized lots of new issues. My group was extraordinarily supportive and open to answering any questions, so, naturally, when the choice to proceed full-time got here up, I needed to say sure!
Because of the internship I went from somebody with no schooling or expertise within the discipline to a trusted Social Media Supervisor of world channels on numerous platforms, with loads of alternatives and freedom to discover new concepts and developments.”
Raphael, Backend Engineer
“I did my studies-related internship as a backend engineer with Runtastic in February 2021. One side that I actually loved about it’s that I by no means felt like an intern in any respect. From day one onwards, my mentor handled me like a full-fledged developer and assigned each thrilling and difficult duties to me.
After ending my bachelor’s diploma, there was an open place and I’ve now returned as a full-time worker! As I’ve been by means of the method earlier than, I might just about choose up with my work the place I left off.”
Be part of the group!
Able to be taught and develop? Try our job openings the place you would possibly discover a good match. , Or if you happen to don’t see the best alternative for you there, apply to our Expertise Group as Tatiana did.
At Runtastic, we welcome everybody, and no, you don’t must be sporty to hitch the group.
Tell us in your Motivational Letter why Runtastic is the proper place so that you can acquire hands-on skilled expertise and why you like what you might be doing. To seek out out extra info relating to our hiring and utility course of and methods to put together for an interview with us, go to our profession web page.
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