Continental

Continental Hires 5,500 Graduates & Young Professionals

Continental has significantly increased its recruitment of junior staff in 2011, hiring around 5,500 graduates and young professionals worldwide.

The German tyre and automotive technology maker says hiring a large number of graduates is part of its “ongoing efforts to invest in fresh knowledge and new ideas” which will, in turn, increase its innovative prowess.

“In addition to investments in technology and future markets, investing in highly qualified junior staff is, of course, extremely important,” stated Heinz-Gerhard Wente, Continental’s Executive Board member for Human Resources.

“No employees means no business – and vice versa. Worldwide, we expect to hire around 5,500 additional employees with up to five years’ professional experience this year.”

The company says it is hiring mainly engineers and natural scientists, along with those specialised in economics, law and the humanities.

“As an international automotive supplier, Continental relies on qualified employees who want to help shape tomorrow’s individual and sustainable mobility,” Wente added.

“In addition to highly attractive positions with international prospects, flat hierarchical structures and opportunities for personal development, Continental offers a variety of technologies and opportunities for natural scientists, engineers and business administrators.”

Continental employs around 30,000 engineers in research and development and production. Of the close to 5,500 new recruits worldwide, around 4,000 will fill engineering and 1,500 commercial positions.