Frequently asked questions
Do you need more information about the recruiting process and the health care company Abbott? Below you’ll find answers to frequently asked questions.
Which degrees are required at Abbott?
We focus on finding committed professionals with life science, engineering, and business management backgrounds for all our divisions. Whether heading up a research lab, designing business plans for key accounts, or managing our facilities’ power needs – there is a vast range of challenges at Abbott.
Can I apply even if none of the current vacancies matches my competencies?
We welcome all applications, because we are always keen to get to know interesting candidates. A broad-based health care company like Abbott has very diverse requirements in terms of professional qualifications and experience. What our future employees have in common is their willingness to assume responsibility when putting ideas into practice.
What documents am I supposed to submit?
Please submit your application via our online career portal. Include a cover letter, résumé, and references from former employers. Please also complete the online competency profile to summarize your qualifications, skills, and experience. The online profile streamlines the process of matching your application against our requirements.
How long does the application process take?
Applications are supposed to be submitted online only. We will contact you within four weeks of after having received your documents. If your profile matches one of our vacancies, we will invite you to attend a series of interviews with hiring managers, human resources representatives, and future colleagues. If you convince us that together we will make a difference, you will receive an attractive offer within a short period of time.
What benefits does Abbott offer?
- Your compensation package is based on the position and prior experience. It includes both holiday pay and a Christmas bonus equivalent to one month’s salary. We also provide appropriate accident insurance for work-related travel.
- We provide an employee pension plan with options including annuities and deferred compensation. To ensure that employees participate in the company’s success, we offer the opportunity to buy shares in our US parent company.
- The Clara Abbott Foundation provides personalized financial consulting for employees and financial planning workshops on topics including insurance and retirement planning. The foundation also awards scholarships to the children of Abbott employees.
How does Abbott further professional development?
Your professional development is important to us. Without lifelong learning, it would be impossible to master the personal and professional challenges involved in working for a health care company actively engaged in leading-edge scientific research. Therefore, we offer our staff goal-oriented training and development programs based upon individual growth plans. Depending on the subject matter, courses are conducted by external trainers or internal experts. We hosted more than 7,000 training sessions last year – more than two courses per employee. The workshops focus on developing both professional expertise and personal leadership skills. Both aspects are important to us.
Will my application and documents be treated as confidential?
It’s a matter of course, that we will treat your personal information as confidential. Your online profile is password protected to prevent unauthorized access.
Will I have the opportunity to work overseas?
As a global health care company, Abbott regularly offers qualified employees the opportunity to work abroad. Your career will start at one of the company’s sites in Germany, but in case your competencies are required elsewhere, you may be offered a position in another country.
What’s the role of Abbott’s core values – pioneering, achieving, caring, and enduring ?
Without goals, there’s no measurable progress. Our objective is to improve the quality of life for health care customers. This vision enables us to summon up the long-term commitment and investment needed to discover, test, and launch new medical products and technologies. We will only be successful, if we recall and live our values on a daily basis.
