Questions on how to apply

Yes. All positions advertised on our career pages are current.  The job postings are only removed once the positions have been filled.

There are two ways to get information on new positions. You can either create job agents via the BASF talent community. To do so, please register for our talent community and enter your search criteria as keywords and location directly underneath your personal data. You can now selected the frequency with which you want to be informed and safe the job agent via clicking delete these, you can either log into the talent community and delete your job agent via checking the mark. You can always edit or delete your job agents. Alternatively, you can create job agents in our European online application system. Please log into your candidate profile, select the item “Job Agents” and click on “Add”. After selecting the search criteria, please safe as job agent. You can now type in a name and select the frequency with which you want to be informed and click on “safe”. Now your job agent is active. You can always edit or delete your job agents.

All data provided to BASF is handled strictly in accordance with German data protection legislation.  All candidate information obtained via our online application system, is treated in the strictest confidence and is used exclusively for staffing, recruiting marketing or talent relationship activities.

When hiring people, we base our decisions on applicants’ specialist expertise and their personality. We look for an entrepreneurial mindset, a flexible attitude and good social skills. Naturally, an internship or thesis placement offers a great opportunity to make personal contacts at BASF, and to get a look behind the scenes.  This can be an advantage when applying for jobs further down the line.

It goes without saying that BASF is a "Fair Company". This means that we offer internships as a means of career orientation during your training course.

BASF assesses candidates’ applications to decide which of the open positions they are best suited to.  The business unit in question then decides whether or not to invite the candidate to an interview day.  

The invited candidates then take part in several interviews with representatives of the technical unit and BASF recruitment staff.  BASF has found this approach to be extremely worthwhile – as one-on-one interviews offer an excellent opportunity to really get to know the applicant, and we consider personal impressions to be very important.  Over the course of the skills-focused interviews, we establish whether the candidate’s specialist knowledge and abilities tally with the requirements of the post.  The applicant also has the opportunity to meet future managers and colleagues.  As a result of the success we have had with personal interviews, BASF does not include assessment centers in its recruitment process.

Your application will be examined individually and upon a positive assessment will be forwarded to the relevant business/functional unit. We aim to give you feedback to your application within two weeks.

If your application is successful and you also pass the selection process, it can take 2-3 months from your application to your job offer. The length of time is however influenced by a number of factors and also varies depending upon the job for which you have applied. For example, since several people are involved, finding an interview date can sometimes be complicated; or perhaps you have applied especially early – as a result the process can also take longer.

BASF is a company focused on technology. Our executives not only require management skills but also a broader vision for technology advancements and an instinctive understanding of global markets. Irrespective of the position you take when you join our company, or what degree you hold,  you can move between different areas of the business, and experience a wide range of roles,  before opting to pursue a career as either a specialist or as a manager: Job rotation and job enrichment are an integral part of your development at BASF.

BASF has supported the Bologna process from the very start which was designed to ensure comparability in the standards and quality of higher education qualifications within Europe. The company has also signed up to the "More Bachelors and Masters Welcome" program. We welcome and endorse the new bachelor and master degree programs.  BASF is constantly looking for qualified university graduates with an international and ambitious mindset from all subject fields and with all types of degrees.

The opportunities are the same for everyone. Your career progression and development will depend on your personality, your ability and your commitment.  Irrespective of the position you take when you join our company, you can move between different areas of the business, and experience a wide range of roles,  before opting to concentrate on a career as either a specialist or as a manager.  We will provide you with all the training and support you need.

Wages at BASF are in line with industry standards, and depend on the type of role and your personal performance.

BASF welcome graduates from all degree subjects.

When selecting graduate candidates, we base our decision on whether or not you have the right technical skills for the position, and also the right personal skills.

You will receive more information on the BASF travel cost guidelines when you are invited to an interview.

You will receive more information on the BASF travel cost guidelines when you are invited to an interview.

You can either view the current job postings for the Spanish BASF Group companies via the global job search, if you use the map to navigate to Spain or use the search field as a filter, or you can use the job search in our European online application system. In addition, you will find most jobs on the website.

You can apply either on our online application system  or e-mail your complete application. The right-hand contact box includes all the details you need to apply.  Please only apply with one single e-mail address. Candidates applying for a vocational training program or joint work/study program should go to the following link.  

You can update your application documents at any time using our online application system. You can log in using the login details you have received.

You can send an unsolicited application here. If you don't find a suitable position in our job postings, you can send us an unsolicited application.

All applications are processed irrespective of when they were received.

You are welcome to apply to several locations or for different positions.

Within Europe, you can use any data you have already saved in our online application system for other applications. If you want to apply in another region, you might have to register again. Our global job search will automatically redirect you to the right online application system. 

As soon as you have applied for a position, you will be immediately sent confirmation that we have received your application.  If you apply online, please note that by clicking "Send application", you will effectively complete your application.

You can find more information on which documents are required for the application process here.  

You can interrupt your application at any time. Your draft will be saved in your profile. As long as you do not click "Send Application", you can complete your application at a later date provided that the position is still vacant.

If you have given us your e-mail address, we prefer to send all correspondence by e-mail.

You can find all the information you need on thesis placements/student research projects on our career pages.
You can find current job postings in our global job search and apply via our online application system. If you cannot find an interesting position you can send us an unsolicited application.  

The application deadlines vary for the individual positions. You can apply to a job posting as long as it is still advertised.

You can see the current status of your application at any time in your online application profile.

Several BASF employees are involved in the application process and process your application which means we cannot name one specific contact.  Please address your cover letter with "Dear Sir or Madam".

You can find all of our open positions worldwide via our global job search. If you find an interesting position you will be forwarded to our BASF Talent Community, where you can create job agents to get news and information from BASF. Then, you will be forwarded to the regional online application system. 

For data privacy reasons, we ask for your understanding in that we cannot process one application for several positions.

If you cannot take part in a selection interview, please contact our application hotline as soon as possible to arrange a new date, if possible.

Unfortunately it is not possible to apply for a job as a freelancer. Should you be interested in a permanent or temporary position with BASF, please feel free to visit our global job search regularly to view the latest job postings. You can also register for the BASF Talent Community to receive specific opportunities per email.

You can apply for a temporary or casual job on our online application system.

We accept unsolicited applications for a legal internship at any time.

Please indicate in your application where you would like to carry out your internship. Please maintain a general tone in your application as several employees are involved in the entire selection process. You can find more information on our job postings and on the general application process on our career pages.

You can find all of our open positions worldwide via our global job search. If you don't find an interesting position you can send us your unsolicited application via this link.

You can find all of our open positions worldwide via our global job search. If you don't find an interesting position you can send us your unsolicited application via this link. Please specify the area you wish to focus on in your cover letter. All information on the application process can be found on our career sites.

Unfortunately we do not offer a retraining program at BASF.