Eigeninitiative, Begeisterung und eine ergebnisoffene Denkweise sind gute Voraussetzungen für eine erfolgreiche Karriere bei PUMA. Unsere Kollegen sind jedoch vor allem eines: Teamplayer.
Da bei PUMA die talentiertesten Mitarbeiter aus der ganzen Welt zusammenkommen, ist es für uns vollkommen normal, dass über 60 Länder in unserer Hauptverwaltung vertreten sind. Selbstverständlich gehört auch unser Talententwicklungsprogramm zu den besten. Du möchtest deine berufliche Laufbahn in einem dynamischen, stärkenden Umfeld auf Touren bringen? Überzeuge uns mit deinem Speed and Spirit!
DEINE BEWERBUNG BEI PUMA
Unser Bewerbungsprozess ist nicht nur denkbar einfach, sondern auch papierlos: Auf Careers @PUMA kannst du dich online bewerben, indem du die Stellenanzeige deiner Wahl öffnest, auf APPLY ONLINE/ONLINE BEWERBEN klickst, ein Profil anlegst und deine Unterlagen hochlädst. Nicht vergessen: PUMA ist ein internationaler Konzern und Englisch unsere Unternehmenssprache.
Du findest kein Stellenangebot, das zu dir passt? Kein Problem. Wir aktualisieren unsere Anzeigen täglich. Hier oder auf LinkedIn. wirst du bestimmt bald fündig.
DEIN BEWERBUNGSGESPRÄCH BEI PUMA
Wir gratulieren zu deiner Entscheidung, dich bei PUMA zu bewerben! Hier einige Tipps für den nächsten Schritt:
Auch wenn es nicht allzu schwierig ist, uns zu beeindrucken, haben wir doch hohe Ansprüche. Erfolgreiche Bewerber punkten damit, dass sie ihren Enthusiasmus, ihre Motivation, ihre Kompetenzen und ihren potentiellen Beitrag zu unserem Unternehmen klar aufzeigen können. Stelle dir die folgenden Fragen vor dem Bewerbungsgespräch:
- Warum sollten wir uns für dich entscheiden? Warum passt du am besten auf die Stelle?
- Warum bist du einzigartig?
- Welche deiner Eigenschaften machen dich aus und warum?
- Warum hast du dich bei PUMA beworben? Warum ist PUMA der beste Arbeitgeber für dich?
- Wie wird man deiner Meinung nach bei PUMA erfolgreich? Inwiefern hebst du dich von anderen Bewerbern ab?
Denk bei der Planung deiner Garderobe daran, dass wir unsere Leidenschaft für PUMA im wahrsten Sinne des Wortes nach außen tragen – kleidungsmäßig sind wir ziemlich lässig. Anzug bzw. Kostüm kannst du also im Schrank lassen.
Wie gesagt: Unser Bewerbungsprozess ist denkbar einfach – aber auch sehr motivierend. Jetzt weißt du ein wenig mehr über uns und wir freuen uns darauf, dich besser kennenzulernen!
ERLEBE DIE PUMA WELT
Während du auf unsere Antwort wartest, kannst du dich schon einmal virtuell mit der Arbeit bei PUMA vertraut machen. Dazu kannst du beispielsweise die sozialen Medien nach der PUMA Group durchforsten. Dort findest du das Neueste über PUMA als Arbeitgeber, Berichte von unseren Mitarbeitern, Informationen zu unseren Recruiting-Events sowie unsere Stellenangebote – kurzum, Wissenswertes über die Forever Faster Familie.
UNSERE RÜCKMELDUNG AUF DEINE BEWERBUNG
Wem nützt Schnelligkeit, wenn sie nicht Hand in Hand mit PUMAs Spirit geht?
PUMA Gründer Rudolf Dassler war überzeugt davon, dass Speed and Spiritzusammengehören. Das fordern wir auch von Bewerbern. Außerdem bilden Speed and Spirit den Rahmen für die Werte, die unseren Arbeitsalltag bei PUMA leiten: SEI ENTSCHLOSSEN in deiner Leistung, SEI LEIDENSCHAFTLICH in unserem Sportvermächtnis, MACH ES GEMEINSAM und zeige deinen Teamgeist und SEI DU SELBST, damit unsere individuellen Talente und Erfahrungen zum Vorschein treten können.
Speed and Spirit bestimmen all unser Handeln; unser Bewerbungsprozess ist da keine Ausnahme. Wir möchten jedoch vorsorglich um etwas Geduld bitten. Wenn man so wie wir damit beschäftigt ist, Sport und Mode voranzutreiben, bleibt manchmal wenig Zeit für andere Dinge.
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WHERE IS THE PUMA HEADQUARTERS LOCATED?
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WHAT IS PUMA LOOKING FOR IN CANDIDATES?
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WHAT IS THE CULTURE LIKE AT PUMA?
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WHAT ARE THE LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS AT PUMA?
The official business language is English which means that every employee speaks and understands it. However, for some functions people are also required to speak German as they work with partners outside of PUMA who might not speak English. Thus, English is needed, German might be required only for some specific roles. If you get a job and don’t need it but would still like to learn it, join the language courses, and learn a new language.
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IS IT POSSIBLE TO MOVE WITHIN PUMA TO OTHER FUNCTIONS OR LOCATIONS?
There are many job opportunities within PUMA which you can explore. People often think of growth as linear and vertical, but that isn’t always the case. A horizontal career move is made when a person moves sideways from one job to another, to gain the skills, experience and knowledge required to progress their upwards career path in the future. You can also move to a different team or location – check out this article to get inspired: Unboxing Your Career: PUMA Employees Share Their Relocation Stories - PUMA CATch up (puma-catchup.com)
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WHAT IS PUMA'S APPROACH TO DIVERSITY?
Diversity is a key component in our working culture and expressed in our employer value "Be You". It is not just a phrase - it's about creating a place where every employee can be who they are. Equality and non-discrimination are embedded in PUMA's corporate culture. We want to continuously create a respectful and supportive workplace that enables everyone to simply be themselves. Learn more about our approach by clicking here: PUMA® - Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
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WHAT DOES PUMA OFFER IN TERMS OF LEARNINGS?
We offer a huge learning offer which includes LinkedIN learnings, amazing e-learnings from our provider GoodHabitz, interesting workshops, seminars, and trainings virtually and personally - on-site, and off-site. There is lots of opportunities to explore – once you get on board, let’s have a chat and see what is interesting for you!
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I AM CURRENTLY NOT WORKING IN THE SPORTS OR FASHION INDUSTRY, BUT I WOULD LIKE TO BECOME PART OF THE PUMAFAM. MAY I STILL APPLY FOR A JOB?
Many openings at PUMA require previous experience in the Sports or Fashion industry. However, there are still a lot of jobs which don’t. When you click on an opening you’ll find “Your Mission” and “Your Talent” which translates into tasks and requirements. Please go through the details to see if your profiles matches our expectations. If so, give it a try and apply. If not, please look for other jobs where you might fit better - there is regularly plenty of new career opportunities offered globally.
ALL ABOUT RECRUITMENT
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WHERE CAN I APPLY TO VACANCIES AT PUMA SE?
Please check all current job openings by following the link: https://about.puma.com/en/careers/job-openings#jobfinder
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HOW IS THE RECRUITING PROCESS ORGANIZED?
In the first step, the Hiring Managers themselves shortlist the candidates. Once this is done, the candidates are invited to a first MS Teams call to meet the Manager. If it's a match from both sides, the candidate will be invited for a 2nd interview which can be virtually or onsite in the PUMA office. Sometimes, candidates are asked to prepare a case study which they present during the 2nd interview. After the 2nd round, the Managers and the respective P&O representatives carefully take a decision of whom to offer the position and call the candidate.
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HOW LONG WILL THE RECRUITING PROCESS BE?
This depends on different factors such as level, function, location etc. We try to be #Forever.Faster. but would ask you for some patience after you sent your application as we receive a high number of applications from candidates from all over the world which we carefully check to short-list the biggest talents.
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HOW CAN I STAND UP FROM THE CROWD TO MAKE IT TO AN INTERVIEW?
Be you! Show us who you are in a well-structured CV which is appealing and easy to read. Add your work experience, your education and everything you've learned and what you are proud of. Some functions (such as Design) may require additional documents such as portfolios, so feel free to upload those as well. If you bring the requirements we are looking for, we will invite you to an interview.
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ARE THERE ANY FULLY REMOTE JOB OPPORTUNITIES?
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I APPLIED FOR A POSITION AND HAVEN'T HEARD BACK YET. WHAT SHALL I DO?
The Hiring Manager(s) will carefully screen your CV and decide on the next steps. Either you’ll get a message that you will not be selected for the interview stage, or you’ll be contacted by P&O who invites you for a 1st call. Please be patient – you will hear from us soon. If you would like to check on the status of your application, please log in to your candidate portal/candidate home account.
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WHAT IS MEANT BY "EVERGREEN" POSITION?
An Evergreen Position is a job which we regularly need talents for. Currently, there is no opening which means that we may not hire anyone for that role. However, it’s posted to meet people and see who could be an interesting fit for a future opening once there is a new upcoming position. Thus, if you decide to apply, please don’t expect be hired but look forward to meeting either a P&O member or the Hiring Manager to build a first connection.
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IS THERE A DEADLINE FOR JOB APPLICATIONS?
As long as our job postings are online on our career page, you're free to apply. We do not accept any further applications for the respective posting once the posting has been removed. This means that there is no official deadline but be Forever.Faster. if you decide to apply for a job as it might be taken offline soon!
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DOES PUMA HAVE SPECIFIC TIMELINES WHEN JOBS OR INTERNSHIPS ARE POSTED?
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WHICH LANGUAGE SHOULD I USE TO APPLY?
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CAN I APPLY TO MULTIPLE ROLES?
Absolutely – feel free to apply to the roles that align with both your interests and skillset. However, please ensure that you only apply to roles where you are convinced to be the best fit due to your skills and abilities. When taking a decision whom to invite to a first chat, you tell us convince us in your application why to invite you – so invest the time to sit down and tailor your application to the respective job opening rather than copying and pasting one generic application to several job postings.
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WHAT INFORMATION SHOULD NOT BE MISSED ON A PROFESSIONAL CV?
Besides your contact details, it’s important for us to see your work experience and education. Also, we are interested in learning more about your interest, skills, and abilities. Remember, we would like to understand why you applied for the position and why you are the perfect fit for the respective vacancy. Keep your CV clean but complete and appealing at the same time.
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I'D LOVE TO BECOME PART OF THE PUMAFAM BUT HAVEN'T SEEN A VACANCY WHICH FITS MY BACKGROUND. CAN I STILL APPLY AND SEND AN UNSOLICITED APPLICATION?
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DO I NEED A BACHELOR'S OR MASTER'S DEGREE TO WORK AT PUMA?
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WHAT COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS ARE OFFERED BY PUMA?
It varies between the different countries, positions, and some other factors. Generally spoken we can confirm that PUMA offers an attractive package to employees with a competitive salary and various benefits. If you’d like to learn more about that, please click here: PUMA® - Office locations around the world
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HOW DO I RESCIND MY APPLICATION?
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WHAT IF I RECEIVE A REJECTION? IS THERE ANY WAY TO REQUEST FEEDBACK?
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WHICH DOCUMENTS ARE NEEDED WHEN APPLYING FOR A JOB?
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HOW DO I CHANGE MY APPLICATION IN CASE I WANTED TO ADD/REMOVE OR CHANGE ANYTHING?
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IS IT POSSIBLE TO APPLY FOR SEVERAL POSITIONS AT THE SAME TIME?
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MAY I APPLY (AGAIN) FOR A DIFFERENT POSITION AFTER HAVING RECEIVED A REJECTION FOR ANOTHER ONE?
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WHAT IS THE INTERVIEW DRESS CODE?
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I HAVE BEEN INVITED FOR AN INTERVIEW, HOWEVER, I AM UNABLE TO ATTEND ON THE PROPOSED DATE. CAN IT BE RESCHEDULED?
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DO I NEED A GERMAN OR EUROPEAN PASSPORT TO WORK AT PUMA GERMANY?
Of course, due to legal conditions, we need to make sure that every employee is allowed to work in the country where the position is located. We always encourage international talents to apply and hire people from all over the world provided that there is a valid working permit. Please keep in mind that different countries may have different visa and residency restrictions.
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DOES PUMA SUPPORT IN THE RELOCATION PROCESS?
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IS THERE AN OVERVIEW WITH ALL BENEFITS PUMA OFFERS TO THEIR EMPLOYEES?
Yes – please click HERE.
SPECIFIC QUESTIONS ABOUT INTERNSHIPS
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DOES PUMA OFFER INTERNSHIPS TO GRADUATES AND ALUMNI?
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IS THERE AN MBA INTERNSHIP PROGRAM AT PUMA?
As of now, we do not run programs for graduates or MBAs. However, if you already bring some work experience with you, you might want to look for Junior or Manager roles which can be found on the website. Those require previous experience and are usually part-time or full-time positions which mostly run for an unlimited period of time.
BENEFITS AND SUPPORT
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WHAT BENEFITS DOES PUMA OFFER TO THEIR EMPLOYEES?
Please find the benefits under the respective location on the careers website. To see the benefits offered at the Headquaters in Germany, please follow this link: https://about.puma.com/en/careers/locations/herzogenaurach
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DOES PUMA SPONSOR VISA?
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WHAT ARE THE BASIC PARAMETERS OF THE WORK CONTRACT?
Every single work contract is different as we hire people on different level, for different functions and in different locations. Thus, we would recommend you to ask this question in the interview where you will be given all important insights into those P&O related topics. We’re happy to share more insights once it is getting more concrete.
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HOW CAN I APPLY TO POSITIONS IN DIFFERENT COUNTRIES?
You can apply to any position worldwide exactly the same way: Go to the careers website, browse through the job openings and/or set your preferred filter. If you see an interesting position which matches your background, click on apply now and submit your application by creating a candidate profile.
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WHAT DO I NEED TO CONSIDER WHEN APPLYING FOR A POSITION OUTSIDE OF THE HEADQUARTERS MEANING OUTSIDE OF GERMANY?
First of all, it’s your choice where you would like to work and live which is an important decision. Thus, we’d recommend you to make yourself familiar with the local market and do some research before applying to a job in a foreign country. At PUMA, we hire people from all over the world regardless of their nationality. Please note that a work visa might be needed so please inform yourself about that and address it in the interview as well.
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WHY SHALL I GO FOR PUMA AS AN EMPLOYER OF CHOICE?