AkzoNobel

AkzoNobel is proud to be one of the world’s leading industrial companies. Based in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, we make and supply a wide range of paints, coatings and specialty chemicals - 2008 revenue totaled €15.4 billion. In fact, we are the largest global paints and coatings company. As a major producer of specialty chemicals we supply industries worldwide with quality ingredients for life’s essentials. We think about the future, but act in the present. We’re passionate about introducing new ideas and developing sustainable answers for our customers. That’s why our 58,000 employees - who are based in more than 80 countries - are committed to excellence and delivering Tomorrow’s Answers Today™.

Did you know for instance that one out of every three aircraft in the world is painted with our coatings? And that the many high quality specialty chemicals we produce give unique qualities to numerous products that all of us use in every day life? For instance, we provide paper producers with additives that not only make paper stronger, but also improve ink absorption and help to speed up the printing process. In fact, you could come across our products anywhere in the world without even realizing it.

Career opportunities
At AkzoNobel, there are a number of entry-level positions for which we continuously hire graduates, such as: Assistant Controller, Junior Auditor, Treasurer, Junior Product Manager, Area Management Assistant, Junior Account/Sales Manager and (International) Business Analyst. In addition to these entry-level positions, there are some possibilities within the disciplines of Logistics, Purchasing and IT, and occasionally within HRM and Communications

Application procedure
You can only apply online for a job at AkzoNobel via our website www.akzonobel.nl/careers

1. Go to the on-line application form and enter your personal details.
2. Upload your resume, passport photo, list of grades and letter of motivation. Without these documents, we cannot process your application.
3. Data selection by recruiter.
4. Assessment tests; when passed, an interview with Recruitment will follow.
5. Interview(s) and assessment center (depending on position) by business unit(s).