More than just dealing with people: My HR internship at Allianz Technology SE

I got the job posting from ISM’s JobTeaser. ISM’s JobTeaser is a platform with ISM personalized job offers, events and career tips. There is also a talent database where you can create a profile and be found by companies. The application process was quick. I submitted the essential documents directly via the open position link. I also included proof of my abilities and strengths, such as letter of recommendation from other previous companies where I did internships, English and German language certificate, voluntary certificate, etc.

After applying, I was delighted when I got an interview invitation one week later. I received an email from one of the recruiters after another week that the hiring managers would love to have a second interview with me. There was one thing that I will never forget: The second interview was on the morning of my birthday. Surprisingly, I received a call from the recruiter at the end of that afternoon. She told me that I got the job. Overjoyed, I thanked the hiring managers immediately by email.

The talent conference takes place twice a year. There are three different nomination levels depending on the talent's current job role: Senior Associate, Allianz Executive and Allianz Senior Executive. Most of the time, my main task was related to the Senior Associate Level. Talents who want to be nominated to this level need to go through the #MyCareer Development Journey Process. In this, talents must showcase their ability in professional business-related settings. At first, I was responsible for creating a script for our so called “simple shows” which had to summarize all steps in the nomination process and development journey and turn it into an animation video. I was supported by another intern who started before me and received feedback from my principal manager. After the first task, I was already familiar with the duties and aware of what I needed to do. Therefore, the manager trusted me to support her with tasks that were related to the #MyCareer Journey, such as creating tools and offers for talent support, sending out timelines and helping other Business Partners.

In the last week before my internship ended, it was relaxed since I had done and finished almost all the tasks. For my last day the team gathered (virtually) with me after work hours to celebrate the time I contributed. I felt the warmth like they were my family even though the time I was there was just six months.

Looking back, I am happy that the internship helped me in gaining knowledge for my future. I learned about people and the Employee Value Proposition, which is the core of the company’s business and one topic which my team in particular strived to bring to life. The internship taught me a deep knowledge of real-life business, how to work with other people and why communication and trustworthiness are the keys to success. I would also recommend Allianz Technology SE to people interested in the HR field and in learning about employees' journeys. Now, I know Human Resources Management is more than just dealing with people but rather bringing the best out of people and increasing the firm's performance naturally.