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Dare to speed up your career right from the start?

At Henkel, you'll find an environment you can grow in, and a network of a lifetime. We offer you the chance to get a global job, which is the first step towards your career of the future. Here are six reasons you should join us for an internship.

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Work on exciting tasks worldwide

We love to see our interns getting fully involved, regardless of the location and function. You can get internships in 79 countries and take on projects and responsibility from the start. Express your ideas and help find new solutions for our products and technologies.

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Get on a unique learning journey

At Henkel, you will join a strong community, where you can communicate openly with your senior mentors and with other interns. We also have various learning opportunities to offer, in fact, there’s more than 9,000 online courses you can take part in.

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Find your mentor

We like to foster your individual skills and competencies. As an intern, you’ll receive tailor made guidance from your personal mentor. As a first-contact person, your mentor will guide you through your tasks, support your professional development, and answer any questions you may have. Take the chance and take the opportunity to help shape the next generations!

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Become part of our Career Track

For our talents: Become part of our Career Track! Here, you can be one of our high-potential interns and will be known as a first choice for future full-time employment and get the chance for a direct entry at Henkel. We can’t wait to see you unleash your full potential!

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Start your professional network

Besides meeting in international teams with your amazing colleagues, you’ll have the opportunity to regularly meet other interns and exchange your experiences. Join for the welcome day within your first days, take part in special lunch dates, a guided tour through the Henkel locations as well as our evening events – it’ll be worth it!

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Dare to believe in ideas like Nina?

For Nina, there are two things that convinced her that Henkel is a great workplace: The international team and the dedication to big ideas. Also, there’s one particular reason which now allows her to look back on some great achievements.

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Dare to never stop learning like Alam?

As an intern in Corporate Human Resources, Alam finds diversity a key factor of Henkel’s culture. But there are a few more reasons why he considers Henkel as a potential future employer - after only one month in the game.

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Dare to keep your mind open like Claire?

After one year at Henkel’s Research and Development Department, Claire has not only seen new innovations evolve but also learned how to own them. Furthermore, she now understands the benefits of a strong intern community.

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Receive career advice from your future mentors

We support you in having the best start to your career. Our senior leaders will accompany you in your personal and professional development.

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Insights from Gaby

Find out how exploring and experimenting will drive your personal and professional development.

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Insights from Carola

Find out why stepping out of your comfort zone and learning from your mistakes will make you grow.

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Insights from Ariane

Learn how to take your opportunities into your own hands and craft your career.

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Insights from Vildan

Learn how to focus on what you are passionate about and drive your own success.

Learn more about our application process

The five-stage process shows us your skillset and brings you closer to your next career step. Start with our online application, get invited to first a phone and than a personal interview, you may participate on an online test, and receive a job offer. We can’t wait to meet you.

Step 1: Online Application

To start, you can send us your comprehensive online application through the Henkel job portal. You will need your CV – preferably as a PDF file. Please make use of the option to upload any other relevant documents ‏(e.g., certificates, an overview of your grades). This way we’ll have all necessary documents in one place, to help us make our decision. In case you have a LinkedIn profile, you can comfortably import your data with just one click. A letter of motivation can also be attached optionally.

Step 2: Phone / Video Interview

After a first screening, we would like to get to know you during a telephone interview or a video 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.

The video interview will not be live, and you may choose the right timing, set up and atmosphere. We kindly ask you to perform the video interview within the next five working days. Please note that your participation is voluntary.

Step 3: Interview

During the interview with your future managers, we’ll discuss some more in-depth topics, like your professional experience and your goals. You can ask more questions you may have about the position, your future team and career opportunities. Depending on the position, there might be a second interview.

Step 4: Optional Online Test

Depending on the position you apply for, we might also ask you to complete a structured online test after the first interview round. This test provides us with even more insights about your personality, your preferences as well as your cognitive abilities.

Step 5: Job Offer

If you impress us and we think you are a match for one of our open positions, you will receive a job offer. In turn, if you agree with our values and are looking for a great career opportunity, we hope you’ll accept the offer.

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We want to get to know you at your best and support you in showing us who you are.

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Find your perfect match to start your career

No matter what you're interested in or what strengths you bring to the table, there's a suitable place for you at Henkel.

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A career with us means growing in a vibrant and diverse culture of trust and belonging and bringing your ideas to life.
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