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Henkel Application & Selection

You have questions considering the application process? Here you will find the answers!

During our application and selection process we use standardized criteria – objective and fair. We are looking for employees who share our vision and our values. In particular, we are looking for people who excel in the following areas:

Initiative & Determination to Achieve
Decisiveness & Risk Taking
Driving Change & Innovation
Perspective & Judgment
Convincing & Influencing
Coaching & Developing People ‏(for jobs with personnel responsibility)

Application Process

Applying for a job involves taking some risk. We want you to feel good about the application process. That is why it helps to know what to expect during the application process.

Our employees contribute with their individual performance to our company’s success. Therefore, we value know-how and encourage competences. We are looking for employees who inspire with talent and passion. Does this sound like you? Then get to know us during the application and selection process. There is room for your questions and a discussion on an equal footing. To get to know you as quick as possible, you can only apply online for jobs. Read more about the steps you will be taking here.

For students: Application for an internship

Online Application

During the first step we are happy about your comprehensive online application at our Henkel job portal. You will need your résumé - preferably as a PDF file. Please make use of the opportunity to upload further relevant documents ‏(e.g. certificates, overview of grades), so we have all documents at our hands, which are relevant for our decision. In case you have a LinkedIn-profile, you can comfortably import your data with one click. A letter of motivation can be attached optionally.

Interview

In a one-on-one interview we will talk about your studies, your experience and your future goals. Of course, you will get more information about Henkel and internships. You can ask questions about the position, your future team or career opportunities at Henkel, for example.

For some positions we may invite you to participate in a brief video interview, in which we want to get to know you better. Also, you will be able to present yourself and your strengths with respect to your desired position at Henkel.

The video interview will not be live and you may choose the right timing with respect to a pre-defined due date. Please also note that the participation is voluntary.

Job Offer

If you impress us at each stage, and we think you are a match for one of our open positions, you will receive a job offer. If you share our values and are looking for great career opportunities, you’ll accept the offer.

For job starters, professionals and executives: Application for a long-term position

Online Application

For the first step you will complete your comprehensive online application at our Henkel job portal. You will need your résumé - preferably as a PDF file. Please make use of the opportunity to upload further relevant documents ‏(e.g. certificates, overview of grades), so we have all documents at our hands, which are relevant for our decision. In case you have a LinkedIn-profile, you can comfortably import your data with one click. A letter of motivation can be attached optionally.

Telephone Interview

After a first screening, we would like to get to know you during a telephone interview. We will talk about your career history and your goals. You will also get more information about Henkel and the position that has to be filled.

Video Interview

For some positions we may invite you to participate in a brief video interview, in which we want to get to know you better. Also, you will be able to present yourself and your strengths with respect to your desired position at Henkel.

The video interview will not be live and you may choose the right timing with respect to a pre-defined due date. Please also note that the participation is voluntary.

Interview

In the personal interview with future managers we tackle more profound questions about you – from your professional knowledge to your goals. You can ask questions about the position, your future team or career opportunities. Depending on the position, there will be a second interview.

Optional: Online Test

Depending on the position you apply for we might also invite you for a structured online test to be conducted after the first personal interview round. This test serves to provide us more insights about your personality, preferences as well as cognitive abilities.

Job Offer

If you impress us at each stage, and we think you are a match for one of our open positions, you will receive a job offer. If you share our values and are looking for great career opportunities, you’ll accept the offer.

More information for students

More information for job starters

More information for professionals

Application Tips

Score at Henkel

We want you to know what you can expect and how you can score with your application. For this reason we gathered a few tips and Do’s and Don’ts for you.

How to write for personnel managers
Prevent typical pitfalls
Use your application photo as an eye-catcher

Explain important stages in your résumé with additional bullet points. That is how you can proof work experience, areas of activity and responsibilities. As a rule of thumb: the résumé should be two pages maximum. Save space, by critically assessing what information about yourself you would like to present. An additional third page with further personal information is not necessary. According to the extent, a front page with name, address and photo is an option.

You can leave some information out, such as parents’ profession and your confession. An application photo is still suggested in Germany. Add internships and side jobs only if there is a connection to the position you aspire.

The central theme is missing
Add a central theme to your résumé. Document your professional career clearly and without any gaps. Check critically, if side jobs and additional qualifications meet the job requirements.

No significance
In addition to structure, significance is meaningful. Explain the single stations of your professional career with a few bullet points, which explain your tasks and responsibilities. Often, especially abroad, the job title does not clearly explain the area of operation.

Exaggerating or lying
Orientation at the demands of the job description does not mean that you might exaggerate or even lie. This will be detected and in the worst case, it is a crime.

Bad presentation
Structure your résumé and present your competences very clearly. Do not extend it to more than two pages and choose a readable font and font size of at least 11 point.

Too many details
Your higher educational qualification is important to name. We do not ask for any details about your parents, siblings or your nationality. Also information about political party memberships or confession is not wanted.

The application photo serves as the first impression of your person. Hence, you appeal sympathetic and competent, pictures taken during your holidays or from a photo booth are a no-go. The picture should not be older than one or two years.

Ideally, the application photo reflects your character and shows your charisma and personality. If you know what you want to say about yourself, you can use the design options like clothing, body language, display detail and format to support your application.

Important: Choose clothing which is appropriate for your profession and you feel comfortable in. You are free to choose the image format and image detail. Ideally, the picture size is 6 x 4.5 cm. Prevent full body shots and pictures that are too large.

7 tips for your online application

Score with accuracy

Please compose your documents carefully and watch out for spelling mistakes

Be reliable

Use a serious e-mail address in the format firstname.lastname@provider.com

The subject line is important

Please always attach the reference number and name of the position.

Consider the size of the upload file

In our job portal you can upload files with a size of up to 5 MB. Please make sure to resize your documents by reducing the resolution.

Be organized

Please collect all documents into one PDF in the following order: letter of motivation, résumé and additional documents ‏(references, credentials and certificates).

Commitment pays off

Write and design your letter of motivation individually. Experienced HR employees will detect copied standard phrases.

Proof read first, then send it out

Please check your online application and documents very carefully.

Typical pitfalls during the telephone interview

Answering the phone in any situation

Choose a quiet surrounding. This means should you be on the road, just call back later.

Interrupting the other person on the phone

Do not interrupt and always stay respectful and let the other person finish the sentence.

Speaking too fast

Take your time, even when you are nervous, to speak clearly and slowly.

Not knowing your own documents

It is expected that you have a good overview of your application documents and the statements you made.

Not asking any questions

Ask questions and show that you are interested.

Checklist for the job interview

Be organized

Confirm the appointment?
Clothing chosen and prepared?
Journey planned with additional buffer time?
Name of the contact person memorized?
Phone number of the contact person noted?

Prepare the content

Knowledge of your application documents?
Gathered information about the company?
Know personal strengths and weaknesses?
Questions of your own?
Personal questions documented?

Be convincing in the interview

Be respectful and self-confident!
Open body language!
Speak loudly and clearly!
Listen carefully!
Prevent monologues!
Do not interrupt your interview partner!

Additional Information

You have any further question? Please use our contact form.

Please only apply online at our job portal. You will find all current vacancies and job offers worldwide.