Talent Meets Bertelsmann since 2008

Bertelsmann has been inviting top students from all over the world to the networking event TMB in Berlin ever since 2008. Every year, dozens of students from different countries get to know the media, services and education company from the inside and put their creative, data-driven and entrepreneurial talents to the test.

What do our talents say about TMB?

Creative assignment

Saruul Krause-Jentsch

“TMB is much more than just a recruiting event, it really IS a networking extravaganza. On the first day, Bertelsmann asked us to work on a creative task, which was a lot of fun and a great opportunity to get to know our team members.”

Workshops

Jenny Dreier

“The workshop was intense and with a great team, we managed to develop a new concept for one of Bertelsmann’s business divisions to leverage the digital developments. Besides getting to know Bertelsmann as a company there were many opportunities to get to know the other participants as well as the media business in general.”

Presentations

Sascha Firtina

“I enjoyed most how interactive the audience was. It was also good to see how interested the Board members of Bertelsmann were and how involved they got with our presentation and our questions.”

Networking and party

Raphaela Ring

“In enjoyed most that I got to meet people – fellow participants as well as Bertelsmann employees – who had similar interests but came from very different backgrounds. So, I think me and all of these different minds figuring out how I would fit into that world was really useful.”

What happens after TMB?

Our alumni share their career stories.

Theresa Rutscheidt, TMB 2021

“After getting to know the open, creative and entrepreneurial culture of Bertelsmann at TMB, I felt even more enthusiastic to apply for the Future Leaders Graduate Program – and luckily, I got accepted and started my Bertelsmann journey just a few months after TMB!”

Sascha Firtina, TMB 2016

“We came first in the competition at TMB, and right after the presentation one of Bertelsmann’s Board members approached me and asked me if I wanted to become his personal assistant. I got to know him and decided to decline an offer from Google to join Bertelsmann as his assistant in September 2016. It was one of the best times I have ever had. I learned a lot, traveled the world and got to know the media industry working for a really experienced CEO.”

Marcell Rogmann, TMB 2022

“TMB was my access to the Bertelsmann world. While still at TMB, I secured an internship with BMG. Here, I expanded my network and not only pursued another internship at RTL, but also worked with some of the smartest and nicest people in the media industry.”

Hamida Farshid Kooshani, TMB 2022

After taking part in TMB, I was lucky enough to land an internship and a working student role in HR Development at Arvato Systems just a year later. That was a game-changer for me! Even now, with an amazing opportunity on the table, I’d totally be ready to leave my current role and jump into something new, all while exploring the diverse divisions of Bertelsmann. Let’s go!

Oliver Böhler, TMB 2023

“TMB was the first time I got into contact with Bertelsmann, and I was immediately impressed. The experience was beyond amazing and allowed me to land an internship in New York City and then to go on and join the Future Leaders Program.
Who would have known one event could have such a big impact on my life?!”