Application Support

We want to give your application the best chance of success to ensure that you receive a seamless candidate experience

Application process

Depending on the role you apply for the application process will vary, but the aim of the application process will always be the same: to ensure a great candidate experience and help us to get to know each other better.

The best way to apply for any of our roles is online; once you have found a role you are interested in click apply. You will then be able to fill out an online application form and upload any documents such as CV and cover letters that may be required. Online applications will then be received by our Resourcing team and you will receive an automatic email to confirm your application.

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Once you have applied for the role, your application will be reviewed by the resourcing team. We aim to get back to you as soon as possible to arrange next steps - this can vary depending on the number of applications for a role.

If your application is deemed suitable then a member of our resourcing team will get in touch with you to discuss next steps. Initial next steps may be to arrange a telephone interview or video interview depending on the role. That will help us to provide you with more details of the role and also assess your suitability for the role.

The next stage will be to invite you in for an interview with the hiring manager and HR or another hiring manager. You will be provided all details of the interview by the resourcing team and will be sent them by email as well. Interviews will usually last between 30 minutes to an hour and will be an opportunity to talk in depth about the role and highlight your skills and experience that match the role

If the interview goes well then we will be in contact to make the offer and you will receive all onboarding information and contract in the upcoming days. Even if you are unsuccesful at this stage you will receive feedback from the resourcing team to help you with your job search.

Application tips

Check your application before you send it for any spelling and grammatical errors. Once you have checked, double check as there is nothing worse than grammatical and spelling errors in an application!

Ensure you have taken your time and have the right information in your application. Consider which position you are applying for and adapt your CV for the role to ensure we can identify your skills and experience and highlight what makes you the perfact candidate.

Make sure your application is complete before you send it. Depending on your application, ensure you have attached required documents such as a CV, cover letter or any certificates and recommendations. If you haven't included these documents your application may not be ready yet.

Why should we hire you? Your application is our first impression of you so let us get a sense of who you are and what would make you a great fit. Mention your hobbies and personal interests and what you can bring to the team!

Before the interview

The more you prepare for your interview, the better you will do. Don't leave this until the last minute. In the days leading up to the interview, focus your research on:

You need to show that you understand the business beyond the basics. What is logistics/freight forwarding? What challenges do we face? Who are our competitors? What major projects have we recently completed? What’s our culture and values? This kind of knowledge demonstrates a genuine interest in Kuehne+Nagel.

Read the job description again and, if you completed an application form, go over it to refresh your memory of how your skills and qualifications match the role you're applying for. It's vital that you can explain why you want the job, that you understand the role and, even more importantly why we should choose you over other candidates. Think about what benefits you can offer to the business.

Try to find out who will be interviewing you. The email inviting you to the interview may include this information. Use LinkedIn to find out more about their professional interests and experience. This may help you to connect with your interviewers and creative a positive impression during the interview.

You should consider how you'll answer common interview questions, as well as preparing some questions you'd like to ask the interviewer. You may want to print out the job description and begin underlining specific skills the hiring manager is looking for. Think about examples from your past and current work that align with these requirements. Prepare to be asked about times in the past when you used a specific skill and to tell stories with a clear Situation, Task, Action and Result.

During the interview

Think about ways you can show yourself in a positive light. For example...

• Punctuality - arriving late will increase your stress levels and give the hiring manager a bad first impression, so do your best to arrive in good time. Let us know if you are running late!
• Positivity and enthusiasm - be polite and professional with anyone you meet before or after the interview and. During the interview, respond to questions with positive statements, be enthusiastic about the job and avoid badmouthing your previous employers.
• Body language - give a firm handshake to your interviewer(s) before and after the session. Once you're seated, sit naturally without slouching in your chair or leaning on the desk. Throughout the interview, remember to smile frequently and retain eye contact.
• Clarity - answer all questions clearly and concisely, evidencing your most relevant skills, experiences and achievements. It's perfectly acceptable to pause before answering a difficult question to give yourself thinking time, or asking for clarification if you're unsure what a question means. When answering, don't speak too quickly.

Interviews are a two-way street; it’s as much a chance for you to interview us as it is for us to interview you! We expect you to ask questions: we want to know that you’re thinking seriously about what it would be like to work at Kuehne+Nagel. Here are some questions you may want to consider asking your interviewers:

• Can you explain some of the day-to-day responsibilities for this job?

• How would you describe the characteristics of someone who would succeed in this role?

• If I were in this position, how would my performance be measured? How often?

• What departments does this team work with regularly? How do these departments typically collaborate? What does that process look like?

• What are the challenges you’re currently facing in your role?

After the interview

As your job interview comes to an end, make sure you find out when you'll be informed of the outcome - and thank the interviewer for giving you the chance to attend. Make some notes about the questions that were asked and how you answered them while the interview is still fresh in your memory. This will help you prepare even better for any future interviews. There are three potential outcomes:

If you're offered the job, make sure it's right for you by discussing it with friends and family, and double-check details such as the salary before deciding whether to accept.

If you're unsuccessful, don't be too downhearted as we receive large numbers of applications for every role. Email your contact to thank them for the opportunity and request feedback from your interview so that you can improve your performance next time.

Interviews are typically the final stage in the application process, but if the hiring manager has not been able to make a decision you may be asked back for a second interview.

Application support

We want to give your application the best chance of success to ensure that you receive a seamless candidate experience

Application process

Depending on the role you apply for the application process will vary, but the aim of the application process will always be the same: to ensure a great candidate experience and help us to get to know each other better.

Job search and online application

Application review

Once you have applied for the role, your application will be reviewed by the resourcing team. We aim to get back to you as soon as possible to arrange next steps - this can vary depending on the number of applications for a role.

Selection process

Interview

Offer and Onboarding

If the interview goes well then we will be in contact to make the offer and you will receive all onboarding information and contract in the upcoming days. Even if you are unsuccesful at this stage you will receive feedback from the resourcing team to help you with your job search.

Application tips

Double check

Check your application before you send it for any spelling and grammatical errors. Once you have checked, double check as there is nothing worse than grammatical and spelling errors in an application!

Structured

Ensure you have taken your time and have the right information in your application. Consider which position you are applying for and adapt your CV for the role to ensure we can identify your skills and experience and highlight what makes you the perfact candidate.

Complete

Make sure your application is complete before you send it. Depending on your application, ensure you have attached required documents such as a CV, cover letter or any certificates and recommendations. If you haven't included these documents your application may not be ready yet.

Unique

Why should we hire you? Your application is our first impression of you so let us get a sense of who you are and what would make you a great fit. Mention your hobbies and personal interests and what you can bring to the team!

Before the interview

The more you prepare for your interview, the better you will do. Don't leave this until the last minute. In the days leading up to the interview, focus your research on:

Kuehne+Nagel

The job

The interviewers

Questions

During the interview

Show yourself in a positive light

Think about ways you can show yourself in a positive light. For example...

Ask questions

After the interview

Success

If you're offered the job, make sure it's right for you by discussing it with friends and family, and double-check details such as the salary before deciding whether to accept.

Rejection

If you're unsuccessful, don't be too downhearted as we receive large numbers of applications for every role. Email your contact to thank them for the opportunity and request feedback from your interview so that you can improve your performance next time.

Further steps

Interviews are typically the final stage in the application process, but if the hiring manager has not been able to make a decision you may be asked back for a second interview.

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Application support

We want to give your application the best chance of success to ensure that you receive a seamless candidate experience

Application process

Depending on the role you apply for the application process will vary, but the aim of the application process will always be the same: to ensure a great candidate experience and help us to get to know each other better.

Job search and online application

Application review

Once you have applied for the role, your application will be reviewed by the resourcing team. We aim to get back to you as soon as possible to arrange next steps - this can vary depending on the number of applications for a role.

Selection process

Interview

Offer and Onboarding

If the interview goes well then we will be in contact to make the offer and you will receive all onboarding information and contract in the upcoming days. Even if you are unsuccesful at this stage you will receive feedback from the resourcing team to help you with your job search.

Application tips

Double check

Check your application before you send it for any spelling and grammatical errors. Once you have checked, double check as there is nothing worse than grammatical and spelling errors in an application!

Structured

Ensure you have taken your time and have the right information in your application. Consider which position you are applying for and adapt your CV for the role to ensure we can identify your skills and experience and highlight what makes you the perfact candidate.

Complete

Make sure your application is complete before you send it. Depending on your application, ensure you have attached required documents such as a CV, cover letter or any certificates and recommendations. If you haven't included these documents your application may not be ready yet.

Unique

Why should we hire you? Your application is our first impression of you so let us get a sense of who you are and what would make you a great fit. Mention your hobbies and personal interests and what you can bring to the team!

Before the interview

The more you prepare for your interview, the better you will do. Don't leave this until the last minute. In the days leading up to the interview, focus your research on:​​​​​​​

Kuehne+Nagel

The job

The interviewers

Questions

During the interview

Show yourself in a positive light

Think about ways you can show yourself in a positive light. For example...

Ask questions

After the interview

Success

If you're offered the job, make sure it's right for you by discussing it with friends and family, and double-check details such as the salary before deciding whether to accept.

Rejection

If you're unsuccessful, don't be too downhearted as we receive large numbers of applications for every role. Email your contact to thank them for the opportunity and request feedback from your interview so that you can improve your performance next time.

Further steps

Interviews are typically the final stage in the application process, but if the hiring manager has not been able to make a decision you may be asked back for a second interview.

Now you are prepared, why not apply and find your ideal role?

Now you have all the information about our application process and tips to help you with your application why not start your career with us. Search our job opportunities to find the perfect role for you.

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The more you prepare for your interview, the better you will do. Don't leave this until the last minute. In the days leading up to the interview, focus your research on: