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BMW Group Karriere Studierende und Absolventen im GLDP-Programm

CONNECTING. ON A NEW WAVELENGTH.

OUR TRAINEE PROGRAMME: THE GLOBAL LEADER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME.

Data driven, analytical and energized by innovative technological trends – our trainees are passionate about transforming mobility. GLDP is the place to be for dynamic junior professionals and recent graduates from all disciplines – from finance and IT all the way to engineering and production. If you are aiming high and striving for a leading position at the BMW Group, you are in good company. So if you share our passion for future mobility solutions and would welcome the opportunity to take on new responsibilities, GLDP will open doors for you. All you have to do is walk through them.

PROGRAMME CONTENTS IN DETAIL.

Local assignments and working abroad.

The programme consists of four assignments in various departments. Two assignments take place in the respective home country (for a duration of five months each) and two abroad (for a duration of three months each). During your assignments, you gain insight into business processes, strategy, culture, and the BMW Group brands from both a local and global perspective.

Networking.

Establishing an excellent international network, as well as working on strategic and operational projects in three different countries provides a solid basis for a successful international career at the BMW Group.

Mentoring.

As a GLDP participant you will have an experienced manager who acts as your personal mentor and supports your personal and professional development.

Placements in production, dealership and customer-service departments.

Broaden your horizon and get to know the BMW Group in total: During short-term placements (approx. 1 week each), you gain insights into production/assembly and sales/customer service to learn more about processes and understand our customers.

Joint team projects.

You will join dynamic teams to tackle exciting and varied projects – during your assignments but also in joint team projects with other trainees around the world.

Courses in the BMW Group Training Academy.

Discover your strengths and develop further – based on your individual goals. Our BMW Group Training Academy supports you with that.

THE PROGRAMME AT A GLANCE.

YOUR WAY INTO THE PROGRAMME.

Professional and personal requirements.

  •  Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline with excellent grades (Master’s degree preferred)
  • At least six months of relevant work experience (e.g. internships, training, initial professional experience)
  • A maximum of two to three years’ professional working experience
  • At least four months of relevant experience abroad (e.g. studies, practical experience, work & travel)
  • Extracurricular involvement (e.g. initial leadership experience in a university, community, or work setting, engagement in a student project, political or charity organization) 
  • Fluent English (as well as knowledge of another language if English is the native language, preferably German)
  • A sharp intellect
  • Passion for BMW
  • Initiative, personal accountability, willingness to change, team spirit, and self-reflection
  • Readiness for an international career

ONLINE APPLICATION.

You can only apply online via our Job Finder. The programme starts each year on 1 April and 1 October. If you like to join the GLDP, please apply during the application periods in April and September. We look forward to receiving your application!

  • The application period for the 2020 programme runs from 13 to 30 September 2019.
  • The detailed examination of applications starts 7 October.
  • Phone interviews run from 14 October to 8 November.
  • Two-day assessment centres take place in November, for detailed information see job description.
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Once applied, please check your candidate profile regularly, as we will inform you of the status of your application through this platform. As the first step of your application, you will receive an invitation to complete the e-assessment (three days for processing). The results of the e-assessment are valid for the entire application period. Therefore, if you wish to apply for more than one position in this timeframe, you need to only complete the e-assessment once.

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APPLICATION PROCESS.

BMW Group Career students and graduates GLDP programme, programme participant works in the car on her laptop
”With the various programme modules here and abroad I have the chance to see and learn many things.“

Maxi, Trainee Electrics/Electronics

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”For me, my current placement is one of the coolest departments within the BMW Group in general. We are a super young and dynamic team with really motivated people working on topics like Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning.”

Johannes, Trainee Big Data

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