PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM BASF Corporation The BASF Group ‹ One of the world’s largest chemical companies ‹ 2002 Global Sales in excess o...
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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM

BASF Corporation

The BASF Group ‹

One of the world’s largest chemical companies

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2002 Global Sales in excess of $34 billion

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Employs more than 89,000 people

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Operates production in more than 40 countries

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World headquarters in Germany

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Maintains business relationships in more than 170 nations

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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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BASF Corporation

The BASF Group ‹

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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 ‹

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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

BASF Corporation ‹

North American affiliate of the BASF Group 14,000 employees

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Over 50 NAFTA Locations

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• 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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BASF Corporation

Business Segments ‹

Chemicals

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Plastics

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Colorants & Finishing Products

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Agricultural Products & Nutrition

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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

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Tuition Reimbursement

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Employee Referral Program

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Flexible Work Hours

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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

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Promotes skills development

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Provides rotational assignments

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Encourages career exploration

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PDP Options ‹ Accounting ‹

Chemistry (B.S. & M.S.)

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Engineering (Chemical & Mechanical)

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Logistics/Purchasing

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Ph.D. Chemistry * * 24 month duration

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Traditional Ph.D. PDP How does it work? ‹

16-24 month program

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Two to three 8-month assignments • Project needs drive duration and number of assignments

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Assignment location / division will vary

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B.S./M.S. Chemistry PDP How does it work? ‹

18 month program

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Three 6-month assignments –

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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

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Assignment availability

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Career development needs

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Employee interests

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Assignment Opportunities B.S./M.S. and Ph.D. ‹

Process Chemistry

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Technical Service

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R&D

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Start-ups / Special Projects

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Manufacturing 16

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Assignment Process B.S./M.S. and Ph.D.

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Facilitated by Ph.D. Steering Committee (TASC)

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1st assignment will be determined by the TASC based upon applicant’s strengths and business needs

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Subsequent assignments will be selected to further develop the PDP 17

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Profession Opportunities ‹

Research Chemist

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Process Chemist

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Technical Management

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Technical / Customer Support

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Laboratory Supervisor

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Manufacturing

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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.

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Facilitated by TASC/Mentor

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Exempt National Job Postings

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Opportunities driven by business needs

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Strengths and preferences are considered

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Cornerstones of the PDP

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Key School Strategy Formal Mentoring Program Mobility Steering Committee Facilitation Performance Orientation Networking

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Training - Technical and Managerial skill

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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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Additional Slides These slides are to kept in the “hip pocket” and be used if topic is brought up.

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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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