Application Guide

How to Apply for Working Student, People Operations

at Planet

🏢 About Planet

Planet operates the world's largest fleet of Earth-imaging satellites, providing daily, global coverage of our changing planet. This unique mission to make global change visible, accessible, and actionable makes Planet a compelling place for those who want to use technology for environmental and social impact. As a part-time working student, you'll be supporting the team that enables this impactful work.

About This Role

As a Working Student in People Operations, you'll be the backbone of the EMEA People Team, ensuring smooth HR processes from onboarding to record-keeping. Your meticulous work directly supports employee experience and compliance, making you a key contributor to Planet's mission by enabling the team to focus on strategic initiatives.

💡 A Day in the Life

Your day might start by checking emails from the EMEA People Team and prioritizing tasks. You could spend the morning updating employee records in the HRIS and filing signed documents, then prepare a new hire packet for an upcoming onboarding. In the afternoon, you might assist with data entry for a compliance report and respond to administrative requests from team members.

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🎯 Who Planet Is Looking For

  • A current student in Germany (Business Admin, HR, Communications, or related) who is organized and detail-oriented, with a passion for people operations.
  • Proficient in English and German, both written and spoken, to handle documentation and communication across the EMEA region.
  • Tech-savvy with a knack for data entry and HRIS systems, ensuring accuracy in employee records and files.
  • A proactive problem-solver who thrives in a fast-paced, remote-friendly environment and can manage multiple administrative tasks efficiently.

📝 Tips for Applying to Planet

1

Tailor your CV to highlight any HR-related coursework, internships, or administrative roles, even if part-time or volunteer.

2

In your cover letter, explicitly mention your fluency in both English and German and give an example of a time you managed sensitive data accurately.

3

Research Planet's satellite technology and its applications (e.g., climate monitoring, agriculture) to show genuine interest in their mission.

4

Use keywords from the job description like 'data entry', 'onboarding', 'HRIS', and 'employee files' in your application materials.

5

Since it's a part-time student role, clearly state your availability and how many hours per week you can commit.

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your organizational skills and attention to detail, with a concrete example of managing records or data accurately.', 'Your bilingual ability (English and German) and how it enables you to support the EMEA team effectively.', "Your enthusiasm for Planet's mission and how your role in People Ops contributes to that mission.", 'Your current enrollment and ability to balance work with studies, demonstrating reliability and time management.']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Read about Planet's 'Dove' and 'SuperDove' satellites and their imaging capabilities.
  • → Explore Planet's 'Change Detection' or 'Planetary Variables' products to understand how data is used.
  • → Look into Planet's company culture, values (e.g., 'Be Open', 'Adventure'), and their approach to sustainability.
  • → Check recent news or blog posts about Planet's partnerships or impact stories in EMEA.

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 How would you ensure accuracy when entering large volumes of employee data into an HRIS?
2 Describe a time you had to manage confidential information. How did you handle it?
3 What do you know about Planet's satellite technology and its impact?
4 How do you prioritize tasks when supporting multiple team members with administrative requests?
5 Can you walk us through how you would prepare new hire paperwork for a German employee?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Failing to mention your German language skills or assuming English alone is enough—this role requires both.
  • Not checking your availability as a student; be clear about how many hours you can work and when.
  • Ignoring the company's mission; a generic application without connecting to Planet's environmental focus will stand out negatively.

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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