Article: What preparations should you have made?
Before you get started for real, here is an overview of the topics you should have already covered in preparation for your first day at work.
Visa and residence permit
Qualifications and recognition
Signed contract received
Opening a bank account
Registering with a health insurance provider
Consult with your manager regarding your first day at work and the equipment you will need
If you are an EU/EEA citizen, then the points Visa & Residence Permit, Recognition & Qualification and Opening a Bank Account do not apply to you. You can find more information here.
Note: In the next few days you will receive your employee ID card, your personnel number and important information and documents to help you get started. You can find out more here. You can only access the DB Planet page once your DB user account has been activated on your first day of work.
Your first days on the job
Your first day on the job
Your manager has informed you where and when you will meet them. It is best to work out a few days in advance how you will get to your workplace.
Initial meeting with your manager, including discussion of the onboarding plan
At the initial meeting, you will discuss your future tasks and role with your manager. You will get to know each other's wishes and expectations for the onboarding process and your working relationship.
Welcome event for international staff (optional)
You have the opportunity to register for the DB Welcome event and a Welcome Day for international employees. Please discuss this with your manager.
Getting settled in Germany
Feel free to network with other DB colleagues or take part in a language meet-up, e.g. via DB Cultures.
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