Getting to know Stryker: Student and graduate programs in The Netherlands

Stryker
Mar 28, 2024
3 min read

Updated: Oct 10, 2024

The Netherlands programs:

An internship at Stryker in The Netherlands will build more than just your resume — it will challenge your knowledge, build your network and drive your career path.

Internship Program at a glance:

Joining Stryker in the Netherlands as an Intern, we offer you the opportunity to work on dedicated projects, learning series and potentially a role in a graduate position.

Things you need to know:

Focus area: Marketing, Sales Operations, Finance, Communications
Duration: 6 months
Location: Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Additional requirements:
- Enrolled at a European university in a bachelor’s or master’s degree program.
- Good knowledge of the English language, both written and spoken (Dutch or other European languages are beneficial).

Human Resources Internship Program at a glance:

Stryker’s Human Resources (HR) Internship Program in The Netherlands offers you the

opportunity to spend 6 months working in a dynamic HR organization at one of Europe’s most exciting cities. Our HR team is made up of several expertise areas, from business facing partnerships to talent management with the primary focus on our greatest asset: people.

Things you need to know:

Focus area: Human Resources
Duration: 6 months
Location: Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Additional requirements:
- Enrolled at a European university in a bachelor’s or master’s degree program.
- Preferable field of study: Human Resources, Business, General Management, Communication, or relevant field.
- Good knowledge of the English language, both written and spoken (Dutch or other European languages are beneficial).

When does Stryker recruit for interns?

Our locations in The Netherlands recruit for interns throughout the year. If you’re not seeing any openings, we encourage you to join our talent community for the latest news and internship opportunities.

If I submit one application, is it overarching towards all applications?

You must apply for each role that you are interested in pursuing.

I have applied and haven’t heard back; when should I expect to hear?

Our internships are filled on a rolling basis. University recruiters communicate with candidates through our applicant tracking system so please ensure your email address is correct. There are times where emails can be sent to your junk mail, so please also be sure to monitor your junk mail account as well.

I don’t have any previous internship experience would you consider me for an internship?

Absolutely! Depending on the role and what the hiring manager is looking for, we will consider students who bring transferrable skills to the role (leadership, class projects, etc.)

I filled out all my information at a careers fair already, does this mean I have applied for a role or do I still need to apply on the Stryker Careers site?

Thank you for taking the time complete your information at the event. In order to formally be considered as a candidate, you will still need to submit a formal application via our career site.

When should I start to apply for positions that start after I graduate?

There is no right or wrong time to start applying. We typically recommend to start applying to full-time roles of interest anywhere between 2-3 months before your graduation date. Since our hiring process can include various rounds of interviews, this allows time to complete the process prior to graduation or shortly after.

Can I still be hired if Stryker doesn’t come to my school's career fair?

Of course! Unfortunately, it would be impossible for our team to attend all the career fairs offered by schools. If we were unable to attend your school’s fair, we still want to connect with you. Be sure to join the talent community to connect with us!

Will I be working/collaborating with fellow interns on projects or will I be assigned more individual projects?

Our internship program curriculum is project based. Typically, an intern will be assigned to projects that are impactful to the business and would be similar to those projects worked on by full-time Stryker employees. Whether those projects are done individually or in collaboration with other interns ultimately depends on the team’s needs.