FAQ
Your questions, answered.
Q: How can I apply for a graduate job with Ericsson?
A: Thank you for your interest in a career with Ericsson. All of our job opportunities are published at jobs.ericsson.com along with information on how to apply. If you don’t find a job that matches your interest, please be sure to sign up for job alerts so we can share future jobs that match your interests.
Q: What major should I choose to put me in the best position to land a job at Ericsson?
A: Thank you for your interest in Ericsson! We’re present in over 180 countries around the world and we are always looking for great people with different skills and competencies. We look for all types of degrees like Computer Science, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, as well as non-technical degrees like Business. Relevant work experience is helpful.
Outside of a degree, our ideal candidate has a strong curiosity for new things, a global mindset and respect for other cultures, and – given the importance of innovation within our industry - we regard creativity as highly important. We are also very team-oriented so we need people with great social skills.
Regarding a choice of Master’s program, you should focus on what you enjoy the most. That will make it much easier for you to become truly great within it.
To see what Ericsson can offer you, take a look at our career site at Ericsson.com/careers or connect with us on any of the below social media platforms.
Q. When does Ericsson start accepting applications for the Early Career Program?
A. Thank you for your interest in the Early Career Programs with Ericsson. You can check our career site for program updates. You can also join our sign up for job alerts on jobs.ericsson.com in your specific area of focus.
Q: Where am I in the application process?
A: With the large number of applications we receive it’s hard for us to tell where you are in the process. Much of our communication is done via e-mail and you will be contacted if you are being considered for a position. Our recruiting team is committed to excellence; you will receive an email with a final outcome.
Q: Who can I contact to ensure my application has been safely received and is being processed?
A: Contact us with the specifics of the position you've applied to so we can better assist you.
Q: I applied to Ericsson and did not get a reply.
A: The large number of applications we receive means not all candidates will speak to a recruiter. Much of the communication will be done via e-mail. We are committed to providing a positive experience for our candidates. You will be contacted if you are being considered for a position and you will also receive an email with a final outcome.
Q: What do I do if I have a reasonable adjustment request?
A: You won’t need to disclose your disability/long term health condition. We recommend you share your reasonable adjustment request with us during the recruitment process so we can support your needs.
Q: I can’t find the role I would like to apply for on your careers site how do I share my CV?
A: Thank you for your interest in Ericsson! You can register your interest with us, once a role is on the website you will receive a job alert. Click here to register.
Q: How do I know which role to apply for?
A: Thank you for your interest in Ericsson! We would encourage you to read through our roles which are most aligned to your skills and interests, some of our roles are open to degree subjects, therefore you may see a role which isn’t specific to your subject of study. You’ll only get to start your career once. Let’s make it a good one.
Q: Can I apply for multiple roles?
A: We would encourage you to read through our roles which are most aligned to your skills and interests, if there are a number of roles which appeal to you we would encourage you to apply.
Q: How do I know I have the right to work for the role I am applying for?
A: The job advert should state what right to work an applicant must have when applying.
