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RecruitmentWhy should I choose Dow? Do I need a technical, science or chemistry background to work at Dow? What are the characteristics that Dow looks for in a candidate? What is your policy on hiring graduates of experienced people who would need a work permit? Dow does not directly recruit from my university. Can I still get a job? What's the best way for me to submit my resume to Dow? I searched www.careersatDow.com, but didn't see the right job for me. Are these all your openings? Should I send a resume anyway? May I apply for more than one job on www.careersatDow.com? How often are job openings added to www.careersatDow.com? What happens after I apply for a job? Why should I choose Dow? We believe that Dow should be one of your top choices, mostly because we're focused on creating the right environment for people to succeed. We give people a great deal of responsibility early in their careers, provide open avenues for cross-business and cross-functional movement to allow for professional development on many fronts, support continuous learning, and base our compensation philosophy on "pay for performance". And that's just the tip of the iceberg. For a closer look at what we offer, see Why Choose Dow? Do I need a technical, science or chemistry background to work at Dow? No. Our people come from various backgrounds and disciplines. However, as a science and technology company, we clearly have a need for experienced professionals and new graduates in the technical, science and engineering fields. What are the characteristics that Dow looks for in a candidate? We need people with a diverse range of skills and abilities to help us achieve our aspirations. We need bright, capable people who embrace change and adapt fast, are initiators, make decisions quickly, possess self-confidence and leadership skills and are lifelong learners. To achieve our growth aspirations, we also need curious and creative people who think outside of the box and like to explore new possibilities and opportunities. Most importantly, we want you to be you (are at Dow, you can be yourself). We value differences in thought, style, background and experience because the richness of our diversity is critical to our continued success as a company. What is your policy on hiring graduates of experienced people who would need a work permit? We hire qualified candidates who have the legal right to work in their country of interest. Depending on the position, legal requirements and whether it makes good business sense, we may sponsor work authorization. Dow does not directly recruit from my university. Can I still get a job? Yes. Our hiring of new graduates is not limited to the colleges or universities we visit in person. Be sure to check out jobs posted for Recent Graduates. If you find a match with a job, we invite you to apply online. What's the best way for me to submit my resume to Dow? The best way is through our online profile tool on www.careersatDow.com. When you complete the form, your profile is entered into a database, which is searchable by our recruiting team. We will also keep you informed of future jobs at Dow that match your profile. Through www.careersatDow.com, you can also apply for job openings that match your skills and interests. When you apply for a specific job, the Dow recruiter responsible for the job will be immediately notified via e-mail of your submission. I searched www.careersatDow.com, but didn't see the right job for me. Are these all your openings? Should I send a resume anyway? The jobs posted on www.careersatDow.com represent some of our hiring needs, but not all. And we encourage you to submit your resume through our candidate profiler tool on www.careersatDow.com. May I apply for more than one job on www.careersatDow.com? Yes, we encourage you to apply for any number of positions for which you believe your qualifications match the requirements. How often are job openings added to www.careersatDow.com? Dow's recruiters add new jobs as they become available, so please check back often. We encourage you to submit your resume through our candidate profiler tool. Should an open position match your skills and qualifications, we will contact you. What happens after I apply for a job? We will send you an automated response, confirming receipt of your submission. Dow recruiters and hiring managers responsible for each job you apply for will carefully assess your skills and qualifications and inform you if you have been selected to interview. If you have not been selected, we will retain your profile in our database and inform you of jobs that may interest you. |