Internship | internship and campus recruitment

Do you want to put TNO on the map with our future and current interns? Do you want to contribute to an optimal climate for internships? And would you like to help think about the progression of interns to entry-level positions? Then respond quickly!

As an intern 'internship and campus recruitment', you will research and analyze the level of satisfaction of our current interns and make suggestions for improvements. You will learn all about TNO's internship process and policy and participate in projects to optimize the flow of trainees into entry-level positions. In addition, you will help develop marketing tools to use at (large) events for students. This way, you get to know TNO very well. You will use the developed tools yourself at events, where you will tell students what it is like to do an internship at TNO. Of course we are also very curious about your experience with and opinion on the existing policy and process, because as an intern you know better than anyone what the target group thinks is important.

Internship and campus recruitment is part of the recruitment team. This team consists of 18 people, mainly recruiters. The team is diverse and the working atmosphere informal. You are supervised by the internship and campus coordinator and have a lot of contact with colleagues from other departments, such as HR and Marketing & Communications. You will work from the head office in The Hague at Anna van Buerenplein, next to The Hague Central Station. Working from home is, of course, also possible.

We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic and eager to learn. You are doing a relevant study (e.g. HRM) at college level and enjoy thinking about improvement processes. This is an internship, preferably starting mid-September. Exact starting date in consultation.

You want an internship opportunity on the precursor of your career; an internship gives you an opportunity to take a good look at your prospective future employer. TNO goes a step further. It’s not just looking that interests us; you and your knowledge are essential to our innovation. That’s why we attach a great deal of value to your personal and professional development. You will, of course, be properly supervised during your work placement and be given the scope for you to get the best out of yourself. Furthermore, we provide:

• A highly professional, innovative internship environment, within a team of top experts.
• A suitable internship allowance (615 euro for wo-, hbo-students and mbo-students, for a full-time internship).
• Possibility of eight hours of free leave per internship month (for a full-time internship).
• A free membership of Jong TNO, where you can meet other TNO professionals and join several activities, such as sports activities, (work-related) courses or the yearly ski-trip.
• Use of a laptop.
• An allowance for travel expenses in case you don’t receive an OV-card.

At TNO, we innovate for a healthier, safer and more sustainable life. And for a strong economy. Since 1932, we have been making knowledge and technology available for the common good. We find each other in wonder and ingenuity. We are driven to push boundaries. There is all the space and support for your talent and ambition. You work with people who will challenge you: who inspire you and want to learn from you. Our state-of-the-art facilities are there to realize your vision. What you do at TNO matters: impact makes the difference. Because with every innovation you contribute to tomorrow’s world. Read more about TNO as an employer.

At TNO we encourage an inclusive work environment, where you can be yourself. Whatever your story and whatever unique qualities you bring to the table. It is by combining our unique strengths and perspectives that we are able to develop innovations that make a real difference in society. Want to know more? Read what steps we are taking in the area of diversity and inclusion.

After the first CV selection, the application process will be conducted by the concerning department. TNO will provide a suitable internship agreement. If you have any questions about this vacancy, you can contact the contact person mentioned below.

Important to be aware of before applying:

• Before the start of the internship, the internship agreement from TNO needs to be signed. For students at a college or university based in the Netherlands, TNO uses the UNL-template (supplemented with a number of specific agreements from TNO). For students of foreign and MBO educational institutions, the TNO internship agreement applies. TNO does not sign any other internship agreements.
• Before the start of the internship, the educational institution will need to confirm in writing that:
  • 1) you are enrolled at the educational institution during the internship, and;
  • 2) the internship takes place as part of the programme of the study.
• The confirmation of educational institution takes place by signing the UNL template or forms prepared by TNO.
• Interns at TNO must be in possession of a Dutch residential address at the start of the internship. Performance of internship activities from abroad is not possible.