Working at BMW? A dream come true for some employees. But first you have to go through the application process. What you should pay attention to here.
- Many applicants dream of a career at BMW.
- A recruiter reveals what you should bring with you for an application.
- Why the resume is so important.
Whether you are a mechatronics technician, chemical laboratory technician or IT clerk: Do you want to pursue a career at the German automobile manufacturer BMW? Then it's time to get the right application. Finally, there are formal criteria that apply to every company, including a curriculum vitae and school / work references.
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But many have different focuses, while some attach more importance to soft skills, other HR personnel pay attention to the technical skills . That varies depending on the position you want to fill in the company *. Maximilian Mendius, who is responsible, among other things, for the youth target group recruiting at the automotive group, now gives tips on what you should pay attention to in the application process .
It is particularly important to stand out from the crowd of applicants. However, this is difficult because BMW prefers online applications . The first and most important business card that is submitted as part of the online application is a resume . This should be concise and compact and at first glance give a hint of the essential technical and interdisciplinary qualifications. This includes school and, if applicable, academic education and, if already available, professional experience.
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Depending on the job and occupational field, it should be supplemented by language skills , in the IT area by the mastered software languages or, when applying for a logistics position, by essential things such as a forklift license etc. Other skills such as assertiveness or organizational skills should also be included on the resume ,
It is also best to integrate hobbies so that the HR staff at BMW can quickly get an overall picture. The role of the curriculum vitae has changed a lot; if it was previously just one of several relevant documents *, it has been enriched with further information over time and is now becoming a valid one-sided applicant profile .
Training at BMW - that's how the application works
The BMW Group's wide range of training covers the three major areas of technology & production, IT and business administration & service . In addition to apprenticeships that are located close to automotive production - such as manufacturing mechanics, automotive mechatronics and body and vehicle construction mechanics - the BMW Group also offers a wide range of offers in the commercial sector and in supporting functions. Manufacturing mechanics are currently particularly sought after * .
When applying for an apprenticeship position, a cover letter is no longer necessary . Nevertheless, it is extremely important that you carefully consider the following three questions before applying:
1. "Why is job X exactly the right one for me?"
2. "What do I bring with me, what you (probably) need in training and later in this job?"
3. "What things are particularly important to me and how do they fit in with my dream job?"
To help you answer these questions for yourself, the BMW Group has provided a great deal of information on the training occupations on its careers page and on social media channels. "Be sure to watch the corresponding videos," advises expert Mendius. "They give realistic insights into how it works in your dream job."
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Depending on the federal state, the application phase begins between June and August . Keep up to date on the BMW career website. After creating your personal data and uploading your CV, you will be invited to an online test . There you will also be asked to enter your school grades. Both the grades and the test results then matter whether you are invited *. "So you may have a chance if the grades are not quite as good," Mendius continues. "But one thing is important: there is no teaching profession that can be done without mathematics. Here a solid basic knowledge is important and makes life easier later. Although there are many different professions at different locations, I give the tip really only apply for the job / location combinations that really interest you . "
In the weeks after the application, this will be checked and if grades and test results are convincing , you will be invited to the selection day. There you will have another online test, you will complete exercises tailored to your job and you will have a conversation with colleagues from training, human resources and the works council. And then it is important to convince them that you are exactly the right person for the job.
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