• Popular employer
  In 2007, students voted the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft Germany’s fourth most popular employer.
  

• Good reputation
  All employees are well-qualified and take a problem-oriented approach to their work.
  

• Young colleagues
  The average age of scientific staff is under 40.
  

• People skills
  Every individual is a team member – this promotes social skills and encourages communication, particularly where flat hierarchies are the norm.
  
  

• Research freedom 
  Assuming they fall within the overarching framework of research policy guidelines and the Institute’s general orientation, ideas can be turned into products, theories into practice.
  

• Qualification for a professional role
  Graduates can qualify for a responsible position in industry in an application-oriented working environment. Fraunhofer’s Institutes work closely with this sector and each year an average of ten percent of staff move across to industry.

• Doctorate subjects
  Projects provide good doctorate subjects.

• Continuing education
  Fraunhofer invests money in qualification through continuing education. eLearning, vocational training and continuing professional development seminars are designed and organized for all employees.

• Good working conditions
  New entrant surveys say it all: best laboratory equipment, excellent working atmosphere, attractive assignments, high level of personal responsibility and measures to ensure a healthy work-life balance.

• Springboard into self-employment
  Fraunhofer helps provide advice, equipment and support to staff wishing to enter self-employment.

(Source: FOCUS-CAMPUS 8/2007)