Clariant International

Graduate Program

WERE SET TO GROW,

AND WED LIKE YOU
TO JOIN US

Clariant International
Graduate Program

WERE SET TO GROW,

AND WED LIKE YOU TO JOIN US

Show us your interest and your skills, and well give

you the chance to maximize your potential
claus hefner, head of grouP hR

Dear Graduate,

I want to tell you about something that could radically alter your
personal and professional life: the Clariant International Graduate
Program. We developed it specifically to help us realize our
strategy of sustainable growth.
Its an ambitious goal. To achieve it, we need smart young professionals: people like you. Ambitious individuals who want to develop
their full potential and put it to work for a multinational group like
Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals. Join us, and youll
be taking your first step into an exciting future, where you can look
forward to learning and developing in an inspirational environment.
Well take you out of your comfort zone into dimensions guaranteed
to make you grow. As an individual, and as a professional.

Thats the deal. By helping each other, we can grow together. But
before we explain more about the program and how we can help
you expand your horizons, wed like you to look at the comments by
three very different individuals who have benefited from Clariants
programs of excellence. Perhaps it will inspire you.
Best Regards,

Claus Hefner

Clariant International Graduate Program

Success is not
a matter of luck

It is the result of Passion

and People around you

Opportunities
for talent

My learning
curve is steep

Build a sizeable
network

I started my career in 1983 with the

Hoechst Specialty Chemical Business,
which Clariant acquired in 1997, because
there was an offer of a related program.
I was very happy to be admitted to the
program. It was an excellent foundation
for my further progress and Ive never
regretted the decision. The CIGP will help
us to hire talented graduates around the
world and Im convinced it offers great
opportunities for talent joining us. Ill
definitely volunteer to be a mentor.

By moving through the various program

modules, I gained a better knowledge about
our different Business Units and a great
overview of Clariant. A certain readiness
of mind is necessary to quickly learn the
ropes in different projects and tasks; my
learning curve is steep. Besides, when you
participate in a program like this, you enjoy
high visibility and are able to build your
own personal network quickly and easily.

After completing my studies in business

administration, I started with Clariant
in 2005 as a participant on the Graduate
Program. The program helped me to
obtain a deep insight into different work
disciplines within Clariant. I was also
able to build a sizeable network within
the company, from which I still benefit
tremendously today.

Michael Grosskopf, Head of BU Additives.

Dr. Tao Wang, Program participant 2013.

Iris Nagl, Program participant 2005.

After holding a variety of Marketing-related

positions in Europe and Asia, Michael became
responsible for different Business Lines. He became
Head of our Business Unit Additives in 2010.

Tao joined the Program in 2013. She holds a

PhD in biochemistry.

After roles in Controlling and Supply Chain

Management, she became a member of
our Corporate Planning&Strategy team.

So why should you

JOIN CLARIANT?

Clariants culture centers around Appreciation with

its brand values Performance, People and Planet.

Only when

we achieve the right balance between

cost-effectiveness,
people orientation, and
environmental goals
can we guarantee ecological, economic
and social performance.

But theres more to it than that. We actively encourage our people

to make the best of their talents. With us, you assume responsibility
for challenging tasks early on. This, in turn, can open the door to
long-term career prospects. Many of our people say the Clariant
Excellence philosophy of innovation, optimization and efficiency
is central to their employment experience. Clariant Excellence
influences everything we do, how we do it and everything we hope
to achieve.

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But one of the principal reasons for joining Clariant is that your
achievements will receive the recognition they deserve. We are
keenly aware that the knowledge, abilities and dedication of our
employees are the foundation of our success. Join us and experience
an inspiring, convivial and, we dare say, unique working atmosphere.
And at the same time, find out your answer to the question:
What is precious to you?

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We could give you several thousand reasons. Because thats the

number of employees we have worldwide. And they all have their
own reasons for being part of our company. For some, its the
international environment: we have offices in over 90 countries,
so cross-border cooperation is part of regular daily business for us.
For others, its the wide choice of tailored educational opportunities,
ranging from individual global training programs to leadership
seminars, the Talent Management Program and the Clariant Academy.
Whatever your reason, well give you the chance to map out your
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Like you,

WERE ON A JOURNEY

Because, like you, we have our ambitions and aspirations.

Our aim is to be the worlds leading specialty chemical company.
To achieve it, we need to make operational excellence part of
our corporate culture, to set ourselves apart from the competition
and create above-average value for our stakeholders.
Business Units with above-average profitability in attractive,
fast-growing markets are the future hallmarks of a corporate value
system in which innovation in technology, products and applications leads to sustainable business success.
Today, Clariant has four distinct Business Areas (BA) that give us
the focused approach we need to generate high-quality end-market
exposure, and enable us both to serve growth markets and to
respond actively to major trends.

Care Chemicals

includes Industrial & Consumer

Specialties, Food Additives and
our future Industrial Biotechnology business. It demonstrates
a clear focus on highly attractive,
high margin, and low cyclicality
segments. The BA follows a
lifestyle-driven megatrend and
strengthens Clariants image of
being a supplier of green and
sustainable products.

Catalysis & Energy

The Business Area Catalysis &
Energy develops, manufactures,
and sells a wide range of catalyst
products for the chemical, fuel
and automotive industries and
produces materials for electric
vehicles and energy storage
systems. The BA is the smallest
within Clariant but is highly
profitable with high growth
rates and low cyclicality.

Natural Resources
includes Oil & Mining Services
and Functional Minerals businesses and is characterized by
high growth, low cyclicality and
a strong megatrend orientation.
Main drivers are the rising
demand for high-value added
specialty chemicals used in the
oil, mining, food and packaging
industries, and increased
consumption of oil, gas and
base metals, driven by the fastgrowing economies.

Plastics & Coatings

includes Additives, Pigments
and Masterbatches businesses.
The BA has a large exposure to
Europe and, as such, is subject
to lower growth and to economic
cycles. Main drivers are the
increasing use of plastics with
tailor-made properties in applications such as mobile phones,
cars, construction, as well as the
rising consumption of plastics in
line with increased wealth.

How does

THE PROGRAM WORK?

Experience
Youve already g athered first practical
experience by internships, post-docs
or other work-related activities

Skills
Your a nalytical, social
and conceptual skills
are distinctively above
average

Your
Profile
Education
Internationality
You worked, studied or lived abroad for
more than 3months continuously

The Clariant International Graduate

Program (CIGP) is a little like doing
a post-graduate degree. With one major
difference. Instead of focusing on your
specialization, youll obtain an overall
view that will fit you for a general
management role in the future.

You hold a masters or PhD degree, awarded by a

renowned university, and belonged to the upper
third of graduates

CIGP is a 24-month program, divided into four six-month modules,

designed to attract outstanding university graduates in chemistry,
engineering or business studies. It is based on the rotation principle,
which means youll gain a broad overview of the Group and be
responsible for clearly defined projects. Well also ensure that you
spend six months abroad, where you can refine and expand your
linguistic and intercultural skills.
A senior manager your personal mentor will accompany you
throughout the program. At the end of each separate module, you
will receive honest, perceptive and constructive feedback from the
person who has been responsible for supervising you. We want you
to know that we are keen to see you progress, and to secure your
loyalty when the program is over.
The focus of the program is on our growth regions, but there will
be occasional openings in other countries. The aim is to provide us
with a pool of regional talent and potential future leaders. And to
get your career off to a flying start in an international environment.

Clariant International Graduate Program

A win-win solution
for us all

Job rotation

Mentor

Rotation through different departments within the company is a

central element of the Graduate Program. This will be your chance
to gain an overview of the organization, build up a network and
glimpse horizons beyond your own special area. In each six-month
module, we will make you responsible for a technical or businessrelated project, depending on your field of study and interest. Trainees
are not obliged to follow a predefined path or specific modules,
but there will be a clear focus on one of your strengths, be it R&D,
Process Engineering or Business Studies.

A member of senior management will be your mentor, advising you

and lending a guiding hand as regards questions or concerns about
your career or projects. After each module, you will have a feedback
session with your supervisor, where the main focus will be on your
progress and development.

Off-the-job education

You will spend a total of about 15 days in seminars or workshops,

improving your personal skills. These might include career- and
self-management, project management, cultural awarenessand
problem-solving techniques. Or something completely different. The
content will be defined by your needs. During this time, you will meet
other program participants as well as key stakeholders. You will learn
more about Clariants mission, vision, our values and organization.
On-the-job development

During the various modules, you will be assigned to different projects.

We will encourage you to take responsibility for these projects and
work closely with your colleagues from other areas. Your involvement
in day-to-day business will give you an in-depth insight into your
department or business unit. Your line manager will coach you,
provide feedback and keep track of your development.

Your time abroad

For six months, you will live and work in a country that is very
different from your own. This will not only expand your intercultural
experience, but also help you to build an international network
within Clariant. Your specialization will usually determine the
location chosen for the time you spend abroad.

Application process

If youd like to find out more about how the

Clariant International Graduate Program
could work for you, please visit the careers
section of our corporate website at
www.clariant.com, where you will find all
the information you need about the application process and contact details for inquiries.

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Clariant International Ltd

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4132 Muttenz
Switzerland
www.clariant.com
2013 Clariant International Ltd

Edition 11.2013

Please visit the careers section of our

corporate website at www.clariant.com,
where you will find all the information
you need about the application process
and contact details for inquiries.