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We want to help equip the next generation for employment, to become creative front runners in our company, successful agripreneurs, entrepreneurs and game changers regardless of their field or level of expertise. It will help build thriving, resilient communities and supports the UN sustainable development goals.

This is why we are expanding our Nestlé needs YOUth initiative to encompass our entire value chain, from the sourcing of raw materials to the manufacturing and distribution of our products.

Our ambition

Our ambition is to help 10 million young people around the world have access to economic opportunities by 2030.

Our actions

Over the last decade our global, local and brand actions have helped to prepare hundreds of thousands of youth for work; trained and supported over 4 million farmers around the world and developed the business skills of 2 million women.

Working towards our 2030 ambition, we’ll focus on three key areas to do so.

Employment and employability

We are determined to help young people develop their skills so they can find jobs through our activities to 'Get Hired', 'Get Skilled' (vocational training), 'Get Support' and 'Get more opportunities'. Read our commitment and find more information in Careers.

Agripreneurship

We help equip the next generation of agripreneurs by supporting and assisting young farmers to improve the economic returns from their crops and become leaders in agriculture. They are the farmers who will grow the raw materials that we need to make our products.

We want to encourage them through a challenge on the HENRI@Nestlé open innovation platform.

Entrepreneurship

We leverage entrepreneurship by identifying and nurturing business talent in young people. They will help us reach out to new markets and consumers. They are the innovators who will find the solutions to the business challenge of the future. Read Comfort Dorkutso's story 'My own business'.

There are often scam e-mails and fake campaigns circulating on the internet from people pretending to represent Nestlé. Some emails claim that you have won a competition, have been chosen for a special prize or job opportunity. In other cases, actual job contracts have been provided with false signatures from members of our executive board. In return the requester asks you to provide your personal details, and in some cases, money.

These are hoaxes. Please ignore any such instructions to send your personal details. We would never operate in this way.

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In a company as large and diverse as ours, you can imagine the huge variety of skills and specialisms we call on to build our success. In this section we’ll introduce you to how each of these specialisms fits into the 14 job areas which form the basis of our business. That way, you’ll be able to see where you want to go and what you can expect from your Nestlé career.

Production and Technical Careers

Including Engineering, Quality Assurance, Regulatory Affairs, Production, Product Development and Health & Safety, Process and Customer Research, Food Safety, Microbiology, Sensory and Quality Analysis and Packaging Design.

Communications and Marketing Services Careers

Including Communications, Consumer Services, Public Relations and CSR, Market Research, Research and Consumer Insight.

Legal Careers

Including Intellectual Property, Competition and Trade Marks, Corporate Legal Counseling.

Marketing Careers

Including Brand Management.

IT/IS Careers

Sales Careers

Including Key Account Management, Category Development, Field Sales and Merchandising.

HR Careers

Including Head Office and Countries in the field of HR Business Partners, Recruitment, Learning & Development, International HR, Human Resources Information System, Compensation & Benefits, Employee Relations.

Supply Chain Careers

Including Logistics, Procurement, Planning and Import & Export.

Finance Careers

Including Financial Analysis, Accountancy and Auditing.

Nutrition Careers

Including Medical Delegates, Field Supervisors, Nutrition Specialists, and Brand Management.

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How often are new positions advertised on the site?

New vacancies are advertised on the site on an ongoing basis. It is worth visiting the site regularly to make sure that you don’t miss out on any new opportunities.

Can I apply by post or in person?

Wherever possible, we would like applications to be made online.

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By registering with us, you’ll be able to search for vacancies without having to enter your details each time. You’ll also be able to maintain and update your details whenever you want, and save previous searches so you can access them quickly. Registration also allows our recruiters to search the database and potentially match you with any suitable roles. You will then be contacted and notified of the vacancy.

How long will it take me to register or apply for a job?

The registration process should take no longer than 15 minutes to complete. The more information you provide, the easier it will be to match your details to suitable vacancies, so please take the time to ensure it is as accurate and complete as possible. If you’re applying for a job, set aside around 30 minutes. This will allow you to complete the covering letter and answer specific questions about the vacancy.

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What will the recruitment process involve?

The process will differ from role to role. In general, it could involve a telephone interview and a selection event at a Nestlé site. If you are successful, you may be invited in to see the department or meet the line managers.

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You want to make a fantastic impression on your first day. Or at least, not to get too much stuff wrong. Believe it or not, it’s possible to thoroughly enjoy the experience, and build on it in the coming days, weeks and months. These tips will help you from that all-important day one.

Tips for your first day at work

1. You are what you wear

This might be just a case of checking what the dress code is, if there is one. You certainly want to be well presented as it’ll give you a confidence boost and help you impress all the new colleagues you’re going to be meeting. You’re representing yourself, your team and your new company, so be smart about it.

2. Get there early

This may sound basic, but work out which train or bus you need to catch, or where you can park. You don’t want to be caught offering excuses because you’re stuck in a traffic jam. Plan this part, and you’ll have one less thing to think about on the day.

3. Be confident

The workplace, especially if it’s your first, is almost designed to make you nervous. So just remember that everyone will feel the same on their first day doing new things among new people. You’re not expected to know it all, so just be friendly and start learning straight away.

4. Say hello

You’ll be introduced to people by your manager, but say hello if you meet other people too, whether you’re trying to use the coffee machine or you’ve got lost looking for the kitchen. Keep eye contact, smile and shake their hand. If you’ve prepared a little intro about yourself, use it to create a good first impression.

5. Ask questions

The more you ask early on, the better it is. Better still, try to remember most of it. A new job is the best time to question anything you don’t understand, and you’ll look great if you manage to pick a lot of it up. Try to get organised about that and other things from the start.

6. Remember what you said at the interview

They decided to hire you for a reason, so show that you can do that thing or be that person. (You should make a habit of keeping track of your contributions and accomplishments as well, so that you’re on top of how well you’ve done when performance review time comes around.)

7. Social media

Remember to update your title across your own social media platforms and to start following your new company and colleagues, if you’re not doing that already. As you meet new people, find them on Twitter or LinkedIn.

8. Develop some great relationships

Be nice, be friendly, be yourself – but always remember that the best working relationships are based on respect and trust, and respect and trust are based on actions and performance, not just on words. You may not have the contacts, the ability or the experience to do a lot right from the start, but you don’t need skills to be willing to help out and work hard.

9. Enjoy it! Really

Your first day can really be enjoyable if you plan what you can, and show you’re keen to learn. No one will expect you to be brilliant right out of the gate, so don’t stress about impressing absolutely everyone and remember to have fun.

When you’re asked in for a second interview, it’s great news. Maybe your prospective employer needs sign-off on hiring you from someone higher up. Perhaps they want you to meet other members of the team to see how well you’d fit in. Or it could be that they’ve narrowed their selection down to just a few candidates and they want to decide which one to make an offer to. Whatever the reason, you’ll need to approach the second interview in a slightly different way to the first one.

It is essential you prepare well for your second interview

Prepare

You need to start by looking at the points you made about your skills and experience during the first interview and try to identify what impressed them, and what they were less impressed by. In that way, you can give them more of the aspects of you that went down well and counter questions you felt you struggled with before.

If they’ve told you who the other interviewers are, there would be no harm in doing some research to find out how long they’ve been with the company, what they’ve done and what companies they worked for before.

Be confident

Second interviews are usually a bit more intense. There might be senior people present at the interview to ask you about your specialist skills. If that’s the case, be confident in talking about relevant parts of your background. Have a few examples ready to illustrate them all so that you can be more specific about your answers.

Tricky questions

Some interviewers ask them, others don’t. But you’d do well to be prepared for questions that apparently come from nowhere, as the panel may just want to see how you deal with it.

Don’t forget to ask your own questions

Second interviews are a better time to ask lots of questions as you can make them more relevant. Always ask hiring managers what they like about the company, what they think its goals are and how well it achieves them.

Fitting in

The second interview can often include meeting a few other people in your potential department or taking a short tour. The main reason for this is to make sure you're going to fit in. If you are a good fit, show it; but if you aren't, you probably wouldn't be happy working there, anyway. This is your chance to work out if you’d get on with your future team mates too and if you’d accept an offer.

Taking the offer

If they don’t make you an offer straight away, ask about the next step and how soon they might be able to give you a decision. But if they do, no matter how much you want to say yes, say thanks instead and ask for some time to consider. There’s no point spending the next few months of your life in a role that isn’t right for you, so you need to think about it.

Lastly

Don’t forget that all-important thank you note. Even if you don’t take this particular job, you’ve made new contacts who might remember you when they move on. And networking is valuable.

So you’ve made it to the interview stage of the application process but are you ready to show your most positive, employable side? Body language plays a huge role in how we’re perceived – not slouching or crossing your arms are the obvious actions to avoid, but what about the less obvious signs? Making these small changes will certainly improve your chances of getting the job you applied for.

ody language plays a very important role at a job interview

1. What are your hands saying?

Playing with your hair or tie, or clutching a bag or glass for longer than needed will make you look tense and nervous. Keep your palms up and open to show honesty and receptiveness and remember a firm handshake is the quickest way to establish rapport.

2. Look like you mean it

Making direct eye contact can be intimidating but the trick is to try and relax and listen. By focusing 100% on what your interviewer is saying you will naturally focus your eyes on theirs while showing interest and alertness.

3. Lean forward to listen

Leaning ever-so slightly forwards signifies you’re interested and focused.

4. Go slow

Think before replying to questions and try not to rush through your answers. If you need to take a moment, take it. Pause, think, reply – it’s important to be in control rather than letting yourself ramble.

5. Pick a positive role model

What media personalities do you think have particularly good body language? Check out their interviews and see if there’s anything you can learn. A winning smile is usually key!

6. Dress for the job you want

Before the interview find out the company’s dress code and match it. While over-dressing won’t harm your chances of getting the job, under-dressing almost certainly will.

7. Practice

Stand in front of a mirror and practice introducing yourself and answering a simple interview question such as ‘How do you see yourself fitting in our company?’. You’ll instantly realise when you need to increase and decrease your positive body language signals.

And if this is too much for you to remember another handy tip is to subtly imitate any positive body language signals your interviewer is making. If they’re smiling and relaxed, you should try to do the same. While good body language alone won’t get you the job you always wanted, it will definitely help in projecting a confident and professional image of yourself.

Getting that first break in an industry or moving into a new field isn’t easy, especially when you are up against people with experience. It’s not impossible though, and with some hard work, a lot of ambition and confidence in yourself, it can happen. So we’ve put together some tips to help you plug those work experience gaps in your CV to get the job you want.

Use tools like LinkedIn and Twitter to improve your network

1. Know the industry

Knowledge is power, make your brain a sponge and soak up all the information, news and insight you can get into the industry and type of role you are aiming for. Passion goes a long way in demonstrating why you’re worth a shot.

2. Immerse yourself and have an opinion

Follow influential opinion formers in the industry, company and role you want to work in on Twitter and LinkedIn. Join relevant groups, follow blogs and sign up to forums. Post responses to questions and start to get your name and opinions out there – it will go a long way to showing your passion and knowledge on a range of subjects. Being able to confidently get your opinion across is a valuable skill in any role, but is key to demonstrating understanding and knowledge in the absence of solid experience.

3. Network your way to work

Research the path that people most commonly take to get that ideal job, connect with people through tools like LinkedIn and Twitter, and search an apply for internships, paid and unpaid to improve your network and gain some experience you can really build on.

4. Identify the skills you need

Make a list of all the skills that are valuable to (and listed in job ads for) the role you’re looking to get. Then list your own skills: technical and computer, communication, problem solving and research and managerial. Use examples of when you have demonstrated these skills successfully to tell a story of why you have what it takes to be given a go. For example, if you led a successful student campaign at university – include this in your CV. Or if you have held a volunteer position that has used these skills, include this too. Transferable skills are relevant and will demonstrate that you have the right qualities for the job.

5. Work for free

Join industry societies, volunteer and apply for internships and work experience in as many relevant places as you can, you’ll not only gain valuable experience, you’ll build a network and get a foot in the door. Once you’re in, be keen to take on responsibility, demonstrate your skills and lead projects or initiatives.

6. Ask for an interview

If you don’t ask, you don’t get. Be honest and seize the opportunity to show someone how much you deserve a chance. You have a much better chance of convincing a manager to hire you if you can tell them why you’re right and demonstrate through examples, why you have the relevant experience to do the job. Be confident in your skills and ability – any recruiter will respect your passion and effort and that’s half the battle.

You made it! Your application made a great impression and now they want to meet you in person. It’s natural to be nervous, but you’ll find the more prepared you are, the less nervous you will be.

The more prepared you are, the less nervous you will be for interviews

1. What do you know about our company?

Here the interviewer wants reassurance you've done your homework and have chosen to apply to them for a good reason. Before you go to any interview you need to know the size of the organisation, the scope of their range of products or services, the latest developments in the field, their history, goals, and public image – have they been in the news lately?

2. What motivates you?

Here it’s important to show you’re self-motivating. Think about any challenges you decided to take on, and how rewarding it was to achieve them. It could be that you organised an event and it went well – in that case you were motivated by desire to bring happiness to others and see a job well done.

3. What are your weaknesses?

This is definitely one that’s best to prepare for. Our advice? Pick a past weakness and show how you’ve taken steps to improve on it. An example would be if you’re not very strong at presenting. Admit to it, then say you practice at home in front of friends who video your efforts, and now you use the footage to improve.

4. Where do you see yourself in five years’ time?

As mentioned in Six things you should do before you start your job search it’s best to have thought about both short-term and long-term goals. Talk about the kind of career you envision for yourself and the steps you will need to get there, relating this back to the position you’re interviewing for.

5. Do you have any questions?

This often catches people off guard, and can even be asked once you’ve left the interview room. Be ready with a question that shows your enthusiasm and is specific to the role and/or organisation. A good question could be ‘What projects are the department working on at the moment?’

When you ’re looking for a job, maybe your first since leaving education, it can be a daunting prospect. Here are six things you need to think about before you even start sending off your CV to potential employers, so that you can begin to prepare for whatever opportunities come your way:

What would a prospective employer find if they ran a search on you?

1. Set your goals

It’s good to think about what you want from your future career – both in the short and long term. Ask yourself:

  • What do I enjoy doing?
  • What am I good at?
  • Where do my skills and knowledge lie?
  • What characteristics of a job are important to me?

2. Clean up your CV

Every word on your CV needs to work hard:

  • Spring clean your education section. If you're a graduate, your degree eclipses your school qualifications, which can be relegated to one line in most cases.
  • Amend your CV for each application where that would help. Examine the job description and bring out your most relevant experience.
  • Be short and to the point. Employers receive a lot of applications, so lots of detail isn’t necessary and won’t make you stand out from all the other applications.

3. The Google Test

What would an employer find if they ran a Google search on you? Have you set the right privacy settings to ensure your private and professional lives don’t mix?

4. Take a class or volunteer

Boost your employability by taking a class or volunteering. Both demonstrate a strong work ethic and that you’re keen to take the initiative. They’ll also add to your CV, providing talking points at your interview and potential networking opportunities too.

5. Follow brands and recruiters on social media

If you already use sites such as Facebook and Twitter, check out the pages of potential employers and follow them. You’ll not only receive news and job openings, but you will also learn more about their company culture. You’ll get a great idea of what the current job market is like and whether you would actually fit in with the culture of the company you’re applying to. So make sure you follow our Facebook page too!

6. Make connections

People are more likely to do business with individuals they know or people that are recommended. Let friends, family, old school or university classmates and professional contacts know that you’re looking for a job, and don’t be afraid to ask for their help in finding connections. Your profile on LinkedIn will help you build your contacts, but don’t forget that careers fairs, alumni events and conferences are great networking opportunities too.