How 4 interns transitioned to full-time roles at Runtastic
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 assist people who find themselves beginning their careers by providing internships that permit them to realize invaluable skilled expertise.
We all know that the junior worker of at present might change into the senior worker of tomorrow. For that reason, all of our internships are designed to be as hands-on as attainable. 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 also be one in all our values.
Bianca, one in all 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 staff.
Bianca, Expertise Scout
“I began my journey at Runtastic as an intern. Whereas on the lookout 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 received crammed, and I used to be requested if I’d even be enthusiastic about an internship.
Truthfully, I used to be not so excited at first as I wished 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 affix the corporate for a 4-month internship of their Expertise Acquisition staff. I used to be tremendous excited and motivated because it was the primary time for me to work in a global work atmosphere and in addition as a result of I wished to point out my potential for a everlasting place.
Through the internship, I used to be recurrently speaking to my staff lead about the potential for becoming a member of Runtastic completely, nonetheless, there was no open place till one in all our staff members determined to pursue one other alternative. Due to that, there was lastly the prospect for me to remain.
When my staff lead requested me if I’d be enthusiastic about taking on this place, I used to be so overwhelmed by pleasure and aid as I didn’t wish to work anyplace else, in order that was actually like a dream come true for me.
I’m working at Runtastic as a everlasting staff member for greater than a 12 months now and I’m nonetheless tremendous glad to be a part of the staff. Doing the internship and going the additional mile was positively price it!”
Bianca will not be the one intern whose expertise led her to be a valued member of our staff. Listed below are three extra former Runtastic interns whose journeys not solely led them to have long-standing careers with us but in addition allowed for supportive collaboration with teammates alongside the best way.
Ivana, iOS Engineer
“Once I simply joined Runtastic as an intern, I received a buddy, who’s the individual that is a mentor for the intern. He defined to me all of the processes and methods of working within the firm. There was plenty of new info to compensate for, however it was fairly simple as now we have 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 motivation for me to wish to keep as a full-time worker. Though 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 received the chance. The uncertainty was annoying however price it.
One of the best factor for me was the staff and the corporate tradition normally. In fact, it helps whenever you work in a area you’re enthusiastic about however having nice individuals round you creates an ideal work atmosphere.”
Tatiana, Social Media Supervisor
“Once I utilized for an internship, the function I used to be enthusiastic about was not obtainable, so I wished 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 Staff. As I studied in a very completely different area, I used to be extraordinarily grateful for the chance to change to a different, extra fascinating space.
Throughout my 4-month internship, I deepened my current information and realized plenty of new issues. My staff 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 training or expertise within the area to a trusted Social Media Supervisor of worldwide channels on varied platforms, with loads of alternatives and freedom to discover new concepts and tendencies.”
Raphael, Backend Engineer
“I did my studies-related internship as a backend engineer with Runtastic in February 2021. One facet 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 way of the method earlier than, I might just about decide up with my work the place I left off.”
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Able to be taught and develop? Try our job openings the place you may discover a good match. , Or for those who don’t see the best alternative for you there, apply to our Expertise Neighborhood as Tatiana did.
At Runtastic, we welcome everybody, and no, you don’t should be sporty to affix the staff.
Tell us in your Motivational Letter why Runtastic is the proper place so that you can achieve hands-on skilled expertise and why you like what you might be doing. To search out out extra info concerning our hiring and utility course of and find out how to put together for an interview with us, go to our profession web page.
