PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
BASF Corporation
The BASF Group
One of the world’s largest chemical companies
2002 Global Sales in excess of $34 billion
Employs more than 89,000 people
Operates production in more than 40 countries
World headquarters in Germany
Maintains business relationships in more than 170 nations
BASF is publicly traded on five of the world’s leading stock exchanges, including exchanges in New York (BF), Frankfurt (BAS), London (BFA), Zurich (BAS), and Paris (BA).
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The BASF Group
Listed among one of “Global Most Admired Companies” – Fortune Magazine 2002 and 2003 Listed as one of “America’s Most Admired Companies” – Fortune Magazine 2002 Ranked among the Top 100 Foreign Investors in the American market – Forbes Magazine 2002 Ranked among the top “European Super 50” companies – Forbes Magazine 2002
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BASF Corporation
The BASF Group
Ranked 142 of top Global 500 companies in the world Named “World’s leading innovator in chemicals” Listed among the top three in the chemical industry in eight key areas: Innovativeness
Quality of Management
Financial Soundness Quality of Products/Services
Long-Term Investment Value Use of Corporate Assets
Employee Talent
Social Responsibility - Fortune Magazine 2002
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BASF Corporation
North American affiliate of the BASF Group 14,000 employees
Over 50 NAFTA Locations
• 40 Production Sites • 13 Research and Development sites
Among top 5 chemical companies in North America
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BASF Locations in North America Blackie, AB Abbotsford, BC Appleton, WI Gurnee, IL Decatur, IL Greenville, OH Huntington, WV Dalton, GA Neosho, MO Shreveport, LA Carrollton, TX Beaumont, TX Port Arthur, TX Texas City, TX Freeport, TX Orange, CA Ensenada, Mex Monterrey, Mex Altamira, Mex Santa Clara, Mex Guadalajara, Mex Tultitlán, Mex Xalostoc, Mex Livonia, MI
Southfield, MI Detroit, MI Wyandotte, MI Windsor, ON Georgetown, ON Toronto, ON Arnprior, ON Cornwall, ON Rensselaer, NY Headquarters - Mt. Olive, NJ South Brunswick, NJ Belvidere/Washington, NJ Monaca, PA Portsmouth, VA RTP, NC Charlotte/Morganton, NC Enka, NC Anderson, SC Chattanooga, TN Manati, PR Theodore, AL Aberdeen, MS Bishop, TX Geismar, LA
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Business Segments
Chemicals
Plastics
Colorants & Finishing Products
Agricultural Products & Nutrition
Oil & Gas
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Sales by Major Customer Industry Nutrition, Health & Personal Care Automotive Agriculture Chemicals Housing & Construction Carpets Paper & Printing Textiles Electrical & Industrial Equipment Sport Goods, Footwear
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BASF Corporation Offerings
Career Development System
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Referral Program
Flexible Work Hours
Networking Opportunities • W&BI, AAEG, GLBT&F
Note: Eligibility for the above offerings may differ from site to site.
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Professional Development Program (PDP) Provides new college graduates the opportunity to apply their expertise through rotational, real-world assignments at BASF Corporation.
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Professional Development Program What does it do?
Fulfills business needs
Promotes skills development
Provides rotational assignments
Encourages career exploration
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PDP Options Accounting
Chemistry (B.S. & M.S.)
Engineering (Chemical & Mechanical)
Logistics/Purchasing
Ph.D. Chemistry * * 24 month duration
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Traditional Ph.D. PDP How does it work?
16-24 month program
Two to three 8-month assignments • Project needs drive duration and number of assignments
Assignment location / division will vary
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B.S./M.S. Chemistry PDP How does it work?
18 month program
Three 6-month assignments –
Project needs drive duration and number of assignments
Assignment location / division will vary
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Assignment and Placement Selection Based on:
Business needs
Assignment availability
Career development needs
Employee interests
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Assignment Opportunities B.S./M.S. and Ph.D.
Process Chemistry
Technical Service
R&D
Start-ups / Special Projects
Manufacturing 16
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Assignment Process B.S./M.S. and Ph.D.
Facilitated by Ph.D. Steering Committee (TASC)
1st assignment will be determined by the TASC based upon applicant’s strengths and business needs
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Profession Opportunities
Research Chemist
Process Chemist
Technical Management
Technical / Customer Support
Laboratory Supervisor
Manufacturing
International Assignment **
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Placement Process PDP’s must be willing to relocate at time of placement. It is not guaranteed that a placement opportunity will be available in a certain region, location or job function.
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Placement Process B.S./M.S. and Ph.D.
Facilitated by TASC/Mentor
Exempt National Job Postings
Opportunities driven by business needs
Strengths and preferences are considered
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Cornerstones of the PDP
Key School Strategy Formal Mentoring Program Mobility Steering Committee Facilitation Performance Orientation Networking
Training - Technical and Managerial skill
development
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Are you…...
Career oriented ? Willing to relocate ? A Team Player ? One who takes Initiative ? One who takes responsibility ?
If the answer is YES, join our Professional Development Program.
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www.basf-corp.com/careers Check out our web site at
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Program Diversity Recruiting Season
60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% 1997'98
1998- 1999- 2000- 2001'99 '00 '01 '02 Female Acceptances Minority Acceptances
2002'03
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