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Finding new solutions for sustainable mobility. With you.Career entry and development opportunities for students, graduates and early professionals.

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Start fulfilling your potential from day one.

Finding new solutions for sustainable mobility.4 Content

01With us, you can fulfill your potential while you are still studying.

06 Internship06 Daimler Student Partnership (dsp)08 Seminar Paper and Thesis08 Student and Vacation Jobs

02Getting off to a good start after your studies is important – so what are you waiting for?

10 CAReer12 Direct entry14 Doctorate positions

03We offer a fully equipped employer.

16 Enjoy your work at Daimler.

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We go the extra mile – are you with us?

About us: We have a unique compass for the best path to the future of mobility – the ideas of our employees*. Due to the skills of each individual and the opportunities for constant development, our teams are able to produce sustainable products and realise unconventional solutions. Not only in Research & Development, but also in areas such as Manufacturing, Logistics, Sales, Procurement, and Information Technology. This is the only way to keep on convincing our customers with automobile products of state of the art with respect to comfort, safety and fuel economy. Our employees are crucial to our success, a fact we are always aware of. This is why we believe in equal opportunities, fairness, honesty, and a harmonious working environment. Does that sound interesting? Then read on.

About you:You are looking for a company that will simply offer you more, both during your studies and once you have completed them. You want more opportunities to develop yourself, more chances of being promoted and more freedom to implement your own ideas – right from the beginning. On the following pages we explain what your particular career start with Daimler might look like. We offer you an interesting role in a multinational company in line with your qualifications, combined with a range of career development programs adapted to suit your background and ambitions. The routes that lead to Daimler are just as varied as the opportunities we offer. You could join us for an internship, a student job or for your thesis and final dissertation. Then again, you might be joining us after having completed your academic career. Step into the future with us. Become a member of our team in a company in which anything is possible because you make it possible.

* Please regard all forms of address as gender-neutral. In the interest of brevity and clarity, we normally use only one form, which always includes the other gender.

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Test your theor-etical knowledge in real life – be a student at Daimler.

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After we have checked your application:

• Online test

• Telephone interview

• Assessment center

Individual support and development

• Your mentor and HR coach

• Individual development plan

• Participation in seminars and events

Practical assignments at Daimler

• Placements in Germany and abroad e.g.

internships or theses

Networking opportunities for program

participants

• Tandem partners

• Events

Launching your career at Daimler

• Active support in your search for a suitable

entry position

• Accelerated application process for CAReer

program

Selection process

Individual support and development

Internships in Germany and abroad

Networking

Entry and integration

with the best preparation for your professional future with Daimler. We offer practical assignments both in Germany and abroad where you can learn more about Daimler and other cultures. During the seminars and events you will deepen your knowledge while extending your network with other members, mentors and HR coaches. At Daimler Student Partnership we want to give you an insight into the many different Daimler operations and prepare you for a future position within the company.

Facilitating your success – during and after your studies.

The requirement for sponsorship is an impressive record of aca-demic achievement in a degree course relevant to Daimler’s oper-ations. You should be aiming to complete your course with aca-demic distinction in app. 1,5 years. One method of qualifying for the program is on the recommendation of a department at Daimler. In this case, you will have already proven your commitment, your ability to work as a team player and your outstanding achievements during a previous internship or on vocational training with us. You can also be part of the program if you possess a key qualification which you would like to develop further with us.

Are you one of the best?Then prove it to us during the application process!

Once you have submitted a persuasive written application, we will get to know each other better through an online test and a telephone interview. If you are successful, we will invite you to the assessment center. If you have any queries, please feel free to send us an email at: student.partnership@daimler.com.

Our internships – in the thick of it from day one.

Whether your internship is in Research and Development, Procure-ment, Sales and Marketing or Information Technlology, you will be given first-hand experience of how a multinational company oper-ates. From the start, you will be involved in important processes and asked to take responsibility for the tasks you complete as part of your role in delivering challenging projects. You will draw on the knowledge you have acquired from your studies and extend it with practical experience. Regular contact with your mentor will ensure you achieve the personal goals you set yourself for the period of your internship. Frequently, opportunities will arise which might set you on your future course. Your most important step is for you to know where you are headed. Once you know this, go to www.career.daimler.com and search for a position with us that will get you there. On our website, you will find all the current vacancies across our different locations. You will also be able to discover more on the scope of the tasks and the length of the internships, which vary from two to six months. What are you waiting for? Apply for a position in Germany or at one of our international Daimler subsidiaries (their addresses are also on our website). Once you have successfully completed the application stage, all that remains for you to say is, let’s get down to work!

The Daimler Student Partnership – The motor to your dream job.

In addition to internships, we offer a Germany-wide development program for outstanding students enrolled on technical and busi-ness courses. The Daimler Student Partnership program accompa-nies you during your studies. It helps you to develop your full po-tential while you are still pursuing your academic career. Through personal mentoring, individual support and training, we provide you

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Your thesis – a good degree is a good start.

Give your academic work a push in the right direction. By linking the subject of your the-sis to the work we are doing, you stand to gain many advantages. Of course you bene-fit us as well. Technological leadership can only be maintained through constant pion-eering research activity. That theses play a big role in this is no secret. The reason why you should choose to test and further devel-op your thesis with us, is something we are more than happy to tell you. Every year, we register more than 1,600 ground-breaking patents and lay the foundation for future sustainable solutions with a raft of new in-novations. This is true not just in Research & Development, but also in areas such as Manufacturing, Logistics, Sales, Procure-ment and Information Technology. Your re-search can profit from this, as you will have our full support and access to our knowl-edge and expertise while you are writing up your term papers or thesis.

Support for your ideas – the nuts and bolts of success.

While you are writing, you will have access to the Group’s resources and technical in-formation, for example via our online library databases and our employee portal. You will also benefit from networking with other students, doctoral candidates and Daimler employees who can provide you with the detailed insight you require to advance your work. However, even more important to the success of your thesis is the continued per-sonal support by one of our employees, who can give you helpful advice as an ex-pert in your particular area. You will be given all the support you need.

A useful link for your thesis: www.career.daimler.com.

Your route to success for term papers, diplomas, first degrees or postgraduate research, could not be simpler. Choose an area for your study from our website (www.career.daimler.com) and submit an online application directly to us. In addition to solid academic achievements, passion is what we require from you. Regardless of which of our areas you intend to join, we expect as much from you as you can ex-pect from us. That is to say, outstanding achievements, a pioneering spirit, passion and commitment. Of further benefit to you are the valuable practical assignments that will elevate your studies to a higher level. Your final dissertation may ultimately be the start of a successful career with Daimler.

Gathering experience – with a student or vacation job.

If your academic achievements not only im-press your lecturer but are likely to impress our managers as well, then consider taking part in one of our exciting projects with a student job. This way you gain hands-on experience and know-how, which you can then take back to your lectures. Practical experience related to your area of study will always be of benefit to you. You will learn about Daimler’s wide range of operations and perhaps even discover the dream job you wish to pursue after your studies. Take your first step here: www.career.daimler.com.

Figure:

On the left: the first automobile produced

by Benz and Daimler.

On the right: Our apprentices and students at

work here constructed a model of the F-Cell

roadster with a fuel-cell drive system. This is not

just an example of a successful project outcome

but also illustrates the pioneering spirit of our

interns, students and graduates.

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Shape your own future – while working on your seminar paper, thesis or on a student job.

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You know what your ambitions are – We know how you can achieve them – with CAReer.CAReer – the talent program.

You have already accomplished a great deal. That is a good start, but don’t stop now. CAReer, our global trainee program puts you in pole posi-tion for a successful career at Daimler. You’ll get to know Daimler from the inside out and – before you know it – you’ll take on responsibilities yourself and introduce your own ideas. Because with CAReer you enter a permanent employment contract with us that offers an attractive bene-fits package.

What we expect from you: a passion for automotives, a college degree in a technical or administrative discipline, strong dedication to your subject area and personal commitment. Candidates with up to some years of professional experience are just as welcome to apply as graduates of all higher education institutions. The CAReer program allows you to prove your talent in the following areas:

• Engineering, Research & Development• Manufacturing & Related Functions• Procurement & Supply• Sales & Marketing• Finance, Leasing & Banking• Information Technology• Human Resources• Finance & Controlling• Corporate Functions

Every day is different. And that’s the beauty of it.

Whatever area you gained your qualifications in, we are sure to have a suitable position available on our website (www.career.daimler.com). During the 12 to 15-month program you will receive optimal training to

be able to meet your future responsibilities and the challenges you will face. Your first step is to determine the content and structure of your individualized trainee program with your personal contact person from your target area. Then you will complete three coordinated project phases, the first of which will be normally in your target area. This is where you will first learn the ropes of the role you will return to after you have completed the program. Following completion of the project in your target area, you will be placed on practical assignments at other business locations and areas of operation, either in Germany or abroad. This will enable you to widen your horizon early on, allowing you to gain an overall understanding of the Group’s operations while establishing a network of personal connections.

You will make advances on both practical and theoretical levels.

Aside from the practical aspect of the program, you will be able to ad-vance yourself in other ways as well. Three series of skills-training in technical subjects and methodological skills will deepen the practical know-how you gained from your project assignments. Additional semi-nars and workshops will then allow you to consolidate and broaden your abilities even further. This is how you will gain the decisive knowledge advantage you will need for your future career. But knowledge isn’t everything. This is why we emphasize the importance of teamwork and a supportive work environment. As part of our CAReer program you will also be working together with different teams and getting to know other trainees. Working together with them, you will learn what it means to be a true team player and how to achieve more through cooperation. The contacts you will develop with colleagues and management staff from all over the world during the program will be just as important to your future career. And who knows, perhaps in your rotation through the different business areas you will discover talents you didn’t know you had.

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You have more than strong brands behind you: you also have a strong mentor.

In order to structure your program as efficiently as possible, you will always have a personal mentor to advise you. This will be an experienced executive manager, who will support you in your spe-cialist area and be a personal point of contact for you over the entire period of the program. Successful completion of the CAReer program is the best prerequisite for continued success in the future.

At Daimler we work as a team across borders and time zones. What does that feel like? We would prefer it if you found out for yourself. During your project assignments and the peer group project with your fellow trainees you can show what it takes to move forward together.

The application process.

The first step into your future is an easy one. Check our website (www.career.daimler.com) for a vacancy on the CAReer program. There is sure to be an area ideally suited to your background and expectations. Your online application sets the ball rolling. It is then up to you to prove to us in the various application stages that you are among the best. After a successful performance at the Assess-ment Center, you might soon be able to take up you desired position.

That is what we are hoping for.

Telephone interview

The application process

Online application

Screening of applications

Online test

Assessment Center

The peer group project

Integration in your target area

Training module 1“Get to know and experience Daimler”

Personalization of the program structure

‘Off-the-job’ training ‘On-the-job’ training

Program duration (12 –15 months)Individualized coaching and mentoring

Training module 2“Share your knowledge and experience”

Training module 3“Practice methods & improve skills”

Project 1In your target area

(3–5 months)

Project 2Cross-divisional assignment

(3–5 months)

Project 3Cross-functional assignment

(3–5 months)

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Take the direct route to your career destination.

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Did you set yourself challenging academic goals, which you have now achieved? Then it is time for your next big step.

You already have a very clear idea of which area you would like to work in. If your goal is nothing short of reinventing the automo-bile, then you are at the right place. As a business economist, financial controller or process engineer, you won’t necessarily be reinventing the car. But you will certainly introduce innovation to its manufacture, financing or in solving whatever is the big-gest challenge in your specialist area. It does not matter where you start with us, we intend to write a new chapter in auto-motive history with you. If you too have inspiring goals you would like to realize in Germany or abroad, then welcome to Daimler. Welcome to a team that provides all its members the room they need to best develop themselves.

Do you consider yourself one of the best and would you like to continue improving yourself?

If your answer is yes, we will let you in on a little secret. What we consider most import-ant are your personal qualities, your strong communication skills and your ability to

work as a team player – we take your aca-demic qualifications as read. Naturally, we offer you something in return; namely, a role that challenges you and a team that helps you to develop. From the start you will be integrated into the company’s pro-cesses. Through the personalized induction program and on-the-job training, you will quickly be able to make use of your expert-ise. There is one other thing you can expect from a direct career entry with Daimler. We will enable you to advance your skills even further with skills training, different career options and many opportunities across our worldwide company.

You know what you want – we do too.

Find all the information and job advertisements for your career entry with Daimler at: www.career.daimler.com. Your application should convince us of your skills and inform us of your previous experience and expectations.

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Research drives progress – opportunities for doctoral candidates.

A Group that invests several billion euros in research every year also appreciates the value of your research. So if you are looking to incorporate real-life situations into your academic work, we would like to recommend ourselves to you as your partner. All doors will be open to you. Contacts, research materials, insights into our work, up-to-date information and personal mentors who support you every step of the way. We will also ensure you can complete your doctorate within a reasonable time frame, without having to accept any compromises. All of this is provided so that you can forge new trails and produce results that are of interest beyond the academic world. What we expect from you:

a dissertation topic which could have a considerable bearing on our joint future and the endorsement of an academic PhD supervisor who supports your research objectives. Naturally, you must hold an outstanding high-level degree that proves your passion and commitment. Take your first step by applying for a doctoral candidate position on our website: www.career.daimler.com. We recommend that you approach us at least three months before you start your research, so that we can best support you.

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Daimler – a fully equipped employer.

Congratulations. You have achieved a great deal. You have studied, completed your internships and finished your final dissertation. This qualifies you for a career entry at Daimler. However, if you thought you had learnt all there is to know, you would be mistaken. Now is the time for your career development to really take off. At Daimler nobody ever finishes learning. This is why we offer our em-ployees a broad spectrum of opportunities to continue developing themselves while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. How is that possible? To find out, read on.

LEAD – your personal development at a glance.

The instrument ‘Leadership Evaluation And Development’ stands for a comprehensible and transparent evaluation of your perform-ance. It allows a plan of action to be drawn up to further your ca-reer development. Joint goal agreements and individual develop-ment planning then support you in making targeted progress.

Helping you to stay ahead.

Daimler can offer you various opportunities across the entire Group. For example our Corporate Academy, which enables specialists and managers to meet the complex challenges facing the global automotive business with informed know-how. Tailored skills training enables our employees to increase their knowledge of issues in their specialist business areas and to address regional challenges.

Increased global knowledge. Our opportunities for further development are of the premium stan-dard expected of a multinational Group. We can offer you technical and personal professional development in almost all areas of inter-est. This includes language courses and Information and Communi-cation Technology training, presentation and working techniques, and intercultural programs which extend far beyond simple lan-guage training.

Enjoy a healthy work-life balance.

Our employment benefits provision extends to many areas of the lives of our employees. Our variety of flexible working patterns is just one example of these advantages. The benefits differ from country to country, in Germany for example, children’s nursery places and health & fitness opportunities support our employees in maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Our employees also profit from the leading position we take in providing social benefits, for example with our Daimler Employee Pension Plan. The bonuses we pay in particularly successful years is another example. A further reward is our ideas management scheme, which remunerates employees to the tune of 30 million annually. Last but not least, we offer special rates and various financing options on the purchase of our own products. But that’s not all. You will discover the other aspects of our comprehensive employment package when you join the team. We look forward to welcoming you.

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