For recent graduates, finding international jobs within or outside their countries of origin can be a daunting task, especially as a young, recently graduated or about to graduate applicant who wants to see the world. Going through applicants’ requirements on LinkedIn and other job boards for jobs in your profession, especially for entry level positions can be frustrating, requirements like ”1 year+ experience” makes you wonder if all these years at the university was for nothing?
Well, you are not alone, many experts today were once in this position as recent graduates and it gets better with time. Here is a non-exhaustive list of 13 global companies offering opportunities and jobs to recent graduates or about-to-graduates.
1. NOVO NORDISK
– The Early Career/Graduate programme
This is a 2-year global trainee programme which offers the trainees an opportunity and to continue their journey as permanent employees at one of Novo Nordisk’s offices. This is open to graduates from universities all over the world irrespective of citizenship.
Novo Nordisk is a global healthcare company, founded in 1923 and headquartered just outside Copenhagen, Denmark. The application process typically begins in November and ends in January every year. Selected candidates will continue through an interview process with final candidates invited to attend the Graduate Recruitment Centre. Hired candidates will typically begin the Graduate Programme in September. This programme is open to people with university degrees in diverse areas. Click HERE for more details about the programme.
2. AIRBUS
– The Airbus Global Graduate Programme (AGGP)
This is a 2-year global trainee programme and graduates from all over the world are welcomed to apply. Airbus is looking for graduates of multiple backgrounds like Engineering, Finance, Marketing, Customer Support, Procurement, Cyber etc.
This is a career accelerator providing participants with various opportunities ranging from mentorship, global professional network and an opportunity for a permanent position at the company. Application process for the The Airbus Global Graduate Programme (AGGP) starts around September every year. Click HERE for more details.
3. HEINEKEN
– The HEINEKEN International Graduate Programme
Are you a graduate and ready to really Go Places? Are you prepared to work in three different countries in the HEINEKEN world over three years? This International Graduate Programme will provide you with a truly global experience, designed for fully internationally mobile leaders of tomorrow that will add value to our business from day. Click HERE for more details.
4. AUDI
– Audi Global Graduate Program
This programme is a career-starter. With hands-on training by industry experts, this is an opportunity to gain international experience, connection and skills that prepares you for a sound career. There will also be networking opportunities.The programme starts twice a year in April and October and application opens around September for the April start date. Click HERE for more details.
5. LDC
– LDC Global Graduate Programs
LDC’s three programmes offer graduates across the world the opportunity to develop skills and expertise in line with their professional aspirations. This is a 4-year paid position within various program, location and business context. During their first four years, graduates are supported by their managers and HR to ensure they develop in accordance with expectations and meet important milestones along the way. Click HERE for more details.
6. WORLD BANK
The World Bank offers a couple of graduate internships and programmes. Click HERE for more details.
7. BAYER
Bayer offers new graduates a plethora of options to kick-start their careers within Engineering, Supply chain, Finance, Pharmacy etc. Click HERE to find them and apply.
9. MUNICH RE
The programme is designed for maximum career impact. It takes you straight to the heart of your chosen career in insurance – as a risk analyst, underwriter, actuary, claims manager – or cyber, IoT or data analytics specialist. Focal points and training objectives vary from site to site and from business unit to business unit. Click HERE to apply.
10. KONE
– KONE International Trainee Program (ITP)
KONE is a global leader in the elevator and escalator industry.
KONE International Trainee Program (ITP) is for university students who are at least halfway through their studies. Good English language skills are essential for an International Trainee. In the program you will face interesting challenges and become acquainted with KONE as a global company. ITP is also an excellent stepping-stone to a career at KONE. Click HERE to apply for the KONE International Trainee Program (ITP).
11. ABB
– Global Early Talent Program
Join ABB’s global trainee programme and enjoy working on challenging international projects – while benefiting from experienced mentors and world-class training. Click HERE to apply.
12. INFINEON
The International Graduate Program (IGP) at Infineon gives you full insight into how they come up with innovations. Over the course of 18 months, you have at least three different assignments – one of them abroad. By working in different departments, you can get an idea of what suits you best. The program can be started in different locations. How about Munich, Singapore or Los Angeles. Click HERE to apply.
13. THE ADECCO GROUP
International Future Leaders is an 18-month leadership development programme that brings young professionals from all over the world across the Adecco Group to become future leaders with a strong commercial sense, skills and passion to deliver solutions to real-time business challenges and bundle their talents with our best practices to continuously improve our services. The programme is intensive and takes its delegates on a personal and professional development journey across geographies and over business lines to help the Adecco Group identify our top performers early on and help them develop and accelerate their careers. Click HERE for more details.
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