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Budapest, September 13, 2010 10:30

Magyar Telekom is launching a new internship program offering university and college students the opportunity to gain in-depth practical experience. Applicants are requested to submit their applications to the program, which starts in February, between September 13 and October 20 at the https://karrier.telekom.hu site.

Applicants must have active college (BSc or BA degree) or university (MSc or MA degree) student status, as well as English language skills of at least intermediate level. The 5-month, practice-oriented training offers students the opportunity to enrich their theoretical and practical knowledge, start their careers at Hungary's leading telecommunication company or do their compulsory internship at Telekom.

As Chief Human Resources Officer, Éva Somorjai explained: "Our goal is to enlist new talents. We would like to meet students pursuing academic studies, whether they are in their second, third or final year. The success of the Telekom internship program is well proven by the fact that close to 1000 students had applied for placement in the program launched in September, out of whom we selected 29, and 38 students continue their internship started earlier. In course of the past 14 years, we have never admitted so many interns as this year. I can proudly say that Telekom, as the market leader Hungarian ITC provider, is the best place for students to perform and grow."

Participants of the Telekom internship program are required to work 20 hours per week, under fixed-term, part-time employment contracts, with 2 months probation. Interns are paid HUF 75 000 gross per month, which is coupled with a wide range of fringe benefits after the expiry of the probation period.

During the first three weeks of the Telekom internship program, interns are given preliminary training for later work on substantial and meaningful tasks in various professional fields. They then participate in specific projects of different functional areas. Each intern has a mentor, who helps the student to fit in, provides regular feedback and also plays a significant role in the development of skills. By this method, Telekom strives to share the complex knowledge and experience it represents as a large company, thus supporting the students in staring their careers.

The Telekom internship program starts on February 01 and lasts till July 31, 2011. Applicants can submit their applications, including their personal data and CVs at the karrier.telekom.hu site between September 13, and October 20, 2010. They will receive feedback by January 25, 2011 at the latest.

The efforts made by Magyar Telekom, as a responsible employer have already been recognized by several awards:

- As part of the Most Desired Company 2009 survey, Telekom achieved the prestigious 4th place among students of technical studies and 7th place among economy students graduating in 2010 and 2011. As an employer committed to the concept of equal opportunities, Telekom supports fresh graduates by offering an internship program.
The Best Employer Award, won last year, reflects the loyalty of Telekom people, as well as the recognition of the efforts made by the company to ensure that Telekom be a likable and livable place to work.
The Healthy Workplace 2009 Award of the American Chamber of Commerce proves that Magyar Telekom feels responsible for the health of its employees.
The community of advertising professionals selected the film, spreading though the Internet and titled "Gyula", which advertises Telekom as a workplace in an unorthodox approach, to be among the 12 best Hungarian commercials. Readers of Szívlapát website ranked it 3rd..