Does Nokia look beyond company specific skills while recruiting Engineering talents?
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Like recruiting only people with Nokia product experience and not considering talents with experience from other telecommunication vendors.
Omorodion S. asked a question to Engineering & Science
Category: Eligibility
Date asked: Friday, February 8, 2019
Last reviewed: Tuesday, August 26, 2025
Sam Y.
research and development engineer
Hello Omorodion!
From my experience, Nokia does not particularly hire based on Nokia-product experience, but with the skills you have that is needed for the position you're applying for.
Definitely, Nokia will train you about their products and services and how they operate so you don't have to worry about not being too skilled about their specific products, but it is always to an applicant's advantage to research the company and the position you are interested in.
I think what is crucial is to revisit your telco fundamentals and skills needed for the position you are eyeing for.
For example, I applied as an R&D Engineer in Nokia with my basic knowledge of the telco network and programming language. The rest, I learned from the trainings during my onboarding to the company, and the projects assigned to me.
I hope I have answered your question and that this helps you.
Good luck to your ventures!
Monday, February 11, 2019
Mutiyat L.
When applying to Nokia, to whom do I address my cover letter especially when the position is in Nigeria?
Friday, February 22, 2019
Omorodion S.
Hello Mutiyat, I believe addressing your cover letter to in quote,"HR Manager, Nokia Nigeria, Lagos", would be a good choice. The HR Manager or whoever is in charge of hiring for that position would definitely treat/forward your cover letter to the appropriate quarters.
Friday, February 22, 2019
Sandrine H.
Employer Brand Ops and Innovation Lead
@Rana M.: please join the conversation and share your recommendations too :)
Thursday, August 21, 2025
Rana M.
Talent Acquisition Partner
Hi Omorodion,
Great to connect with you on the Insider, and thank you for your question!
At Nokia, we absolutely welcome talent beyond company-specific experience. We value candidates from other telecommunications vendors and diverse backgrounds, as fresh perspectives are essential to innovation. What matters most to us are your core competencies—whether in telco fundamentals, programming, networking, or problem-solving.
We also provide comprehensive training when you become a Nokian to get you up to speed with our Nokia technologies.
Best of luck, and I am always here if you have any questions.
Rana
Tuesday, August 26, 2025
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