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FAQ

How do I apply?

You can apply in just a few clicks via our online facility. Include your curriculum vitae and complete contact information with your application. The document you submit with your application may be in MS-Word, GIF, or PDF format.

What if I cannot find the right position?

You can apply at any time. We have an online pool for spontaneous applications. Applications in our pool will be reviewed on a regular basis, and if there are openings for positions we will invite you.


I have got further questions, whom can I ask?

Through country HR contacts you can choose the contact person for your country who can give answers to all your questions.


Can I also work in a different function or country?

Yes! This is one of our most important employee development programs. It is called Triple 2. With Triple 2 we want to enhance and foster your development opportunities and broaden your knowledge and understanding of the global world of Henkel. Specifically, this gives you the chance to work in 2 different functions, 2 different divisions and 2 different countries. 
The more the better!


What training possibilities does Henkel offer?

Henkel offers a variety of training opportunities either on the local, regional or global level. Our training is specifically designed to develop our employees for tomorrow’s demands. On a global level, together with world renowned business schools, we offer through our Henkel Global Academy  various seminars linked to our overall strategy.


In which country will I start working?

In most cases you will start in your home country. However, as a global company with more than 55,000 employees on all continents there are always opportunities later on to work in other countries.


Does Henkel offer trainee programs?

We do not offer a specific trainee program, all graduates will start right away either with on-the-job training or on the basis of direct entry, but always with responsibilities established right away, with challenging tasks and broad development opportunities.


I am interested in more than one position. Will just one application suffice?

Yes. But be sure to indicate clearly which vacancies interest you. We will forward your application to the proper departments for processing. This allows us to monitor the status of your application.

Can I just apply on a general interest basis?

Yes, we have a special link for this on our recruitment web pages.


How do I apply for a position after earning my degree or degrees?

Just apply online. Be sure to include with your application a document that tells us as much as possible about you: your curriculum vitae, your interests, and a brief description of the kind of work you would like to do at Henkel.  The relevant department will consider your application in close cooperation with our HR people.


What areas are available to me for work-study experience at Henkel?

Henkel offers opportunities in the business, chemical, and technical fields. These are available both as pre-college training and as an accompaniment to college programs.
In the business field: marketing, corporate communications, sales, procurement, logistics, financial management, accounting, law, personnel and social management and IT.
In the chemical area: product development/process technologies, research and analysis.
On the technical side: production, welding and materials technologies, facility erection, energy management, monitoring and control technologies, environmental protection and safety.


Can I apply for a work-study experience position at any time? Are there application cut-off dates?

Normally, the application process remains open and flexible. Be sure, however, to apply 3-6 months before the date you wish to start your Henkel work-study experience program.



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