A Corporate Communications traineeship at Telekom

Deutsche Telekom
Feb 23, 2024
2 min read

A Corporate Communications traineeship at Deutsche Telekom is an intensive, practical experience that enables us as trainees to delve into the world of our corporate communications and gain valuable skills. We become actively involved in the different aspects of our communication workflows. For me, one of the first topics was hosting.

My personal challenge

Three days, participants from eight different countries, event language English. How does that sound? For me, honestly, it sounded like a (very) big deal. Here it was - my first opportunity to get involved in hosting. I had always wanted to take a step in this direction. But I also knew that it was a big challenge and that there were no guarantees that I would be any good at it.

The event and how it came about

In this case, a colleague asked me if I wanted to take on this job. It was for a so-called “hackathon,” which is like a creative sprint for software and hardware development. I had doubts about whether or not a three-day event with the above-mentioned group of participants would be the ideal starting point for my debut as a host. But a relaxed “trust the process” from my colleague set me at ease again.

What constitutes a Corporate Communication traineeship at Deutsche Telekom?

This is precisely the point that I think makes a Corporate Communication traineeship at Deutsche Telekom unique. As trainees, we are allowed to take on tasks that require individual responsibility. I am very grateful that we are allowed to reposition ourselves in unknown fields in which we are welcome to try and develop. We can and are encouraged to step out of our comfort zone.

Hosting

And so I thought: Time will prepare. And that’s a crucial keyword for me. Good preparation is half the battle - or actually more than half. Here are a few tips that I find make hosting an event easier:

My conclusion:

I really enjoyed hosting and didn’t regret accepting the challenge. During a Corporte Communication traineeship at Deutsche Telekom, you can try things out and grow – and you’ll also have lots of fun doing it. 😊 Go for it!

Claudia Nemat (Board Member for Technology & Innovation) shared ideas with the participants at the hackathon and then discussed them in a large group. © Deutsche Telekom

Done – with great participants and a lot of fun, my first moderation on three days is now behind me. My colleague and co-moderator Thorben Stange was with me.