GrOW Graduate Program

• Kick-off event with all program participants (graduates, mentors, etc.)
• Presentation of Corporate Values and objectives
• Introduction to the different divisions of Deutsche Post World Net (Mail, Logistics, Express, Global Business Services)
• Training unit I: Project management I
• Start: Oct. 2010, Duration: 1 week

• Detailed introduction to specialization area
• Assignment to an operational unit (e.g., Leipzig air hub, warehouse)
• Start: Oct. 2010, Duration: 3 weeks

• Execution of a project in the specialization area (e.g., subproject of a major strategic project)
  
• Support and direction from experienced project manager
• Start: Nov. 2010, Duration: 6 months

• Exploration of various cultures and work areas
• For participants in the international program: transfer and project work in another country and another division
• For participants in the national program: assignment to another functional area
• Training unit II: Project management II
• Start: May 2011, Duration: 5 months

• Second comprehensive project in area of specialization
• Preparation for transfer into future role/responsibility (target position)
• Training unit III: Leadership skills
• Start: Oct. 2011, Duration: 6 months

This area covers the development of products and services, the creation of marketing concepts and all sales activities aimed at customer acquisition as well as customer service. In this work, we focus on nearness to the customer and professionalism.

Projects

Projects could be carried out directly for specific customers or delve into cross-divisional improvements (e.g., determination of synergy potential between business departments).

Requirements

If you are interested in this area, you should think in a customer-focused way and be communicative and creative.

This area covers all strategic and operational activities of our transport and logistics business in the company’s divisions and branches around the world. Key elements of success in this business include a high degree of standardization and continuously high process quality.

Projects

Projects focus on such areas as improving the process quality of specific products, analyzing and evaluating current operational performance as well as identifying suitable countermeasures.

Requirements

If you are interested in this area, you should think in both strategic and networked terms. In addition to your analytical abilities, you must also be a strong achiever.

This area serves as the strategic partner for the divisions and supports them in the areas of personnel processes, personnel development, wage policies, labor law and personnel controlling. As a result, graduates who have especially focused on Human Resource Management or completed the bar exam are recruited.

Projects

Generally, the projects are carried out jointly with the divisions and require a solid understanding of the operational business. Projects address such issues as the code of conduct, change management and the implementation of Corporate programs in various divisions.

Requirements

If you are interested in this area, you must possess a good manner with people. You must also be a skilful negotiator and a self-confident individual.

This area covers the three following functions: The creation of system concepts for internal and external clients. The development and deployment of defined system concepts as part of project execution. And follow-up support and modification of the system landscape.

Projects

Current projects focus on innovative solutions in the area of e-fulfillment (integrated IT solutions ranging from order receipt to delivery) and modification of related standard software as well as individual software to meet DHL customers’ needs.

Requirements

The Project Management IT area is known for its particularly innovative thinking and its customer-focused approach that is carried out under consideration of the optimal use of resources.

If you are interested in this area, you should to be able to think in a process-oriented and analytical way and should have broad technical knowledge.

As competence center Finance, this area lays the foundation for the successful management of the company. Timely, high-quality information ensures transparency and makes a proactive contribution to the company’s success. Thanks to anticipatory thinking and action, chances and risks are identified and addressed in a timely manner.

Projects

Projects can be done directly for individual clients or address cross-divisional analyses or improvements (e.g., optimization and standardization of systems or key data).

Requirements

If you are interested in this area, you should be able to think analytically, be a self-confident individual and enjoy working with numbers.

The Deutsche Post Corporate Development department is responsible for all major strategic initiatives and M&A projects within the group. We focus on group-wide strategic projects that typically involve more than one division and have a high relevance for the group. In M&A projects we verify the strategic fit, execute deal negotiations for major deals and conduct M&A screenings for priority segments/regions.

Projects

You will participate in strategy projects, in which you will conduct complex, independent analysis in the following areas:

• Industry and Market analysis
• Competitor Analysis
• Assessment of current portfolio
• Support in group-wide strategy projects

In addition you will also be assigned to independent smaller projects, depending on project availability. These projects will be supervised by a Senior Expert, but you will be responsible for driving the project, developing the presentation and presenting to the group.

Requirements

If you are interested in this area, you must possess outstanding analytical and conceptual abilities proven by exceptional results from your university career. You will be a good teamworker with strong communication abilities. Above-average willingness and ability to work under pressure and flexibility rounds up your profile.

Personal data
Name:                        Katrin Westermann
Age:                             26
Studies:                      European Business Programme (EBP)
                                     Master in European Studies
Current Position:      Procurement Europe, Category Services

My GrOW-Program
I found the selection process very professional, transparent and fast. We started the GrOW Program with a joint kick-off event and one week training. Afterwards I spent three weeks in the International Mail Center in Frankfurt getting to know the operational work on shop floor level. This was a great time to get to know each other, learn about the company and be prepared for my first project.

Reasons for my decision
Deutsche Post DHL is an international, multicultural company, with a great variety of attractive jobs. The program offers me an insight into different functional areas and the company’s divisions. For me it is very important that each graduate has his own mentor. These are important to develop not only professional skills, but as well regarding personal matters.

My career within the group
I started the program in Brussels, which is a truly international environment. After this first stage I will transfer to an another division and functional area in an other country for 6 month. This interdisciplinary and international approach will give me good knowledge about the company. It is difficult to say now already where I see myself after the program. I hope to work in an international environment, maybe in one of the regional category teams in Procurement.

Personal data
Name:                        Jan-Dirk Rauf
Age:                            30
Studies:                     Law (second state examination), Mediation
Current Position:     Human Resources, Code of Conduct

My GrOW-Program
For me the GrOW-Program is a very international experience. My first project is the group wide implementation of the Code of Conduct. As it is a global project, I am working in a team with many nationalities: my colleagues are Italian, Spanish, Philippine and Portuguese.

Reasons for my decision
Deutsche Post DHL is an amazing mixture between global player and “down-to-earth business”: in Germany the image of Deutsche Post DHL is shaped by the local mailman with whom you can have a short chat every day. On the other hand Deutsche Post DHL has made a rapid development from federal admin into the largest logistics provider in the world. Both faces of Deutsche Post DHL are of value and both will secure its future prosperity.

My career within the group
As I am currently enjoying only the initial phase it is too early to say in which of the companies diverse functional areas I would like to work long term. But I feel very comfortable within Deutsche Post DHL and especially within the Corporate Culture Team – so the GrOW Program has already provided one field of work where I can certainly imagine a rewarding future.

Personal data
Name:                       Nadja Soussanova
Age:                            26
Studies:                     Business Administration (MBA)
                                    European School of Business, Reutlingen
Current Position:     Tender Management EMEA
                                    DHL Global Customer Solutions

My GrOW-Program
The selection process (Assessment Center) serves as a good preparation for a turbulent Business Development environment, proving your ability to cope with stress, to convince other people and “to sell”. During the home track of the GrOW-program I was involved into customer acquisition projects in Sales/Business Development. The exchange track of GrOW gave me a deep insight into another functional area and division of Deutsche Post DHL and provided a better overall understanding of the logistics world. 

Reasons for my decision
My reasons to choose Deutsche Post DHL are great opportunities for a personal and career development within the dynamic world of a global player, combined with my high interest in the rapidly growing logistics industry.

My career within the group
After my GrOW program I worked about two years in Sales / Business Development at DHL Supply Chain in Hamburg, Germany. Starting from October 2009 I made up my mind to pursue a more international career within the Group and switched to the global Team of DHL Global Customer Solutions, based in Brussels, Belgium.

Personal data
Name:                        Therese Nilsson
Age:                             28
Studies:                      Master of Science Mechanical Engineering,
                                     Lund University, Sweden
Current Position:      Senior Business Analyst,     
                                     Operations Planning & Development,     
                                     DHL Express Europe, Brussels

My GrOW-Program
Coming to a new company it was nice to be part of the GrOW community, where we could support each other. The kick off workshop and initial training was a great opportunity to meet a lot of nice colleagues and it was easy to network. Through the variety of projects within the program I have gained great knowledge about the business as well as a wider view and understanding of the company. The different trainings during the program prepared me excellent for my professional life.

Reasons for my decision
Since Deutsche Post DHL is a large international company there are endless career possibilities. It is easy to switch positions and move to other countries.

My career within the group
From June 2006 to November 2007 I worked as GrOW participant in four different positions: Operations Programs Europe and Pick-up & Delivery (both in Brussels), Travel and Entertainment category in Corporate Procurement in Bonn and Operations Planning & Development in Brussels again. Since December 2007 I have been working as Senior Business Analyst at Operations Planning & Development, DHL Express Europe in Brussels.

Personal Data
Name:                         Holger Schattke
Age:                             35
Studies:                      European Studies of Business & Management     
                                     (Bielefeld / Rotterdam)
Current Position:      Leader Project Unit     
                                     Digitalization Incoming Mail

My GrOW-Program
My intention to participate in the graduate program of Deutsche Post DHL was to get to know the traditional as well as the new businesses of Deutsche Post. During this time I got to know the Finance area, where I did partner management for retail outlets. I worked as Key Account Manager at eCommerce Services and as Product Manager at ePost Portal.

Reasons for my decision
Deutsche Post DHL is an international company in a fast moving environment. I chose the graduate program, as it offers a career entry with various opportunities. Its training is tailored toward individual needs. After the program you are qualified for a wide range of possible roles, due to experience gained in operational leadership or developing special expertise.

My career within the group
In 1999 I started as a graduate at Deutsche Post AG. My next roles were: Product Manager ePost Portal (free email service of Deutsche Post) from 2000 to 2001, Product Manager Dokumentenservice Online (electronic bill presentment & payment services) from 2002 to 2005 and Team Leader Project Management Outsourcing Services from 2006 to 2007. Since October 2007 I have been working as Leader Project Unit Digitalization Incoming Mail.

Personal data
Name:                        Guillaume Rolland
Age:                            27
Studies:                     - APICS certification in Supply Chain Management
                                    - Master degree in Logistics
                                    - Mechanical Engineering background
Current Position:     Standardization Project Coordinator
                                    DHL Express Europe –
                                    Operations Pick-Up and Delivery

My GrOW-Program
The Assessment Center at the end of the selection process was a great and challenging experience: you get a good evaluation on which areas you can develop yourself further. The transfer phase is a great opportunity to adapt to a different way of interacting professionally with people. During the program you meet many people of different nationalities. The European Coordination Center in Brussels for example is a very international place: there are people from about ten different countries only in my functional area.

Reasons for my decision
My reasons to choose Deutsche Post DHL as an employer were its market position, the international spirit within the company and its internal career opportunities. For me the potential of the brand DHL and its impact on the customers was also an exciting aspect.

My career within the group
From June to December 2006 I worked at DHL Express Europe in Brussels, Operations Planning and Development, as a Project Analyst. This was followed by my second project as Business Analyst in Marketing and Sales at DHL Global Forwarding Germany. Since June 2007 I am back in Brussels again, working as Project Coordinator at Operations Pick-Up and Delivery.

The application period will start in the mid of February.

To successfully apply to our graduate program, you will fill out our standard application form on www.dp-dhl-career.com. Please have your university transcripts as well as letters of recommendation from any internships and professional positions that you have had ready to be uploaded.

After we receive your application, it will be automatically placed in our applicant database. You will receive an e-mail confirming the arrival of the application.

The initial selection round will be held in March.

After your online form is reviewed, we will invite you to an online assessment. To facilitate this assessment, you will receive an e-mail containing a code that will identify you and enable us to make an individual evaluation about your performance. You should expect the test to take about 90 minutes.

Middle of March till end of April, you will be invited to a telephone interview.

Based on the results of the online CV and online AC a second selection will be conducted.

We will invite successful applicants to a telephone interview that will be conducted by our recruiting experts. The interview will last about 30 minutes.

Our assessment center will be held in May.

After you successfully complete the telephone interview and your documents are screened by the functional areas, we will invite you to an assessment center. This opens with a pre-selection day where applicants and potential mentors have the chance to get to know one another personally.

All participants who clear this hurdle will attend a traditional assessment center that will be held on the following day. By analyzing your strengths and your potential, we would like to correctly assess your qualification for our graduate program.

We will make our decisions at the end in May.

Applicants who successfully complete all steps of the selection process will receive a job offer at the end of the assessment center.

After signing the contract, we will warmly welcome you as a member of our graduate program.