Application Tips

Bayer is looking for talented Saudi nationals to join our ever-growing team. We are a unique workplace with a positive culture dedicated to advancing life - not just through industry innovation but through nurturing the wellbeing of our employees. Below, you will find our guide to applying for a job at Bayer. From interview tips to a CV checklist, we hope this helps you prepare to begin your career with Bayer.

When submitting your application to Bayer, you will need to include a cover letter alongside your CV. This is a valuable opportunity for self-promotion where you can fully express how well you fit the role, and include any details you had to omit while streamlining your CV. When writing your cover letter, you must start strong to immediately grab the hiring manager’s attention. Your first sentence should be smart, enthusiastic and directly reference the role you’re applying for. Make sure your cover letter is personal and specific - avoid generic terms, such as ‘Dear Sir/Madam’, and weave in thoughtful details from the job description, as you describe the particular skills and experience that you will bring to Bayer. Most importantly, proofread it thoroughly before submitting your application.

Writing a CV

Crafting a winning CV is the first step to securing a role at Bayer. We receive hundreds of applications every year from fresh graduates and industry professionals eager to develop their careers with us. Our essential CV Checklist will guide you with your application.

CV Checklist

• Condense your CV into a single page, including only the information that is most important and relevant to the role you’re applying for. 
• Your information should be presented clearly in reverse chronological order, from employment to education, followed by skills and experience, and awards and certifications 
• Ensure your contact information is accurate and prominent on your CV. Test the page for readability - does the most important information stand out when you scan the document quickly? 
• Be sure to weave in details from the job description that show you’ve done your research and demonstrate your relevant skills and experience. Proofread thoroughly to make sure there are no errors.

If your application is successful, the next stage will be an interview at Bayer. Ours is a unique company culture. While competency in your discipline is essential, we are looking for more than relevant skills and experience. The right candidate must bring desirable values to the role as well as core competencies. Bayer employees are disciplined, hard-working and self-motivated. We expect our employees to be supportive colleagues who contribute to our nurturing and inclusive work environment. As we are committed to developing Saudi talent and aiding in your professional growth, we are looking for applicants who are committed to having a long-term career with us at Bayer. When preparing for your interview, remember to communicate not just your CV qualifications, but your positivity, enthusiasm and readiness to join our team. Skills can be taught, but these values must be in place.

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The Key to Any Successful Interview Is Preparation

Firstly, from a practical point of view, make sure you know how to get to the location, what to wear, and who will be interviewing you. Bring a copy of your CV and cover letter, as your interviewer is likely to reference it. Secondly, remember that an interview is a dialogue, not an interrogation. As much as Bayer wants to know more about you, we also invite you to ask us any questions you might have about the role and your place in the company, and how you can grow your career with us, in alignment with your own professional goals and Saudi Arabia’s wider vision for growth.

Fresh graduates often worry as they enter the industry that they don’t have enough experience, but we are confident that you have the transferable skills, knowledge and values to make you an asset to the team. Be sure to use your interview as an opportunity to elaborate on what you will bring to the role.

We can’t tell you exactly which questions you will be asked, but you can prepare your responses to certain topics, such as: your background, how you’d like to grow your career at Bayer, why you want to join our team and what you can bring to the role. Remember, employees want to know about your life outside of the office too, so don’t be afraid to show some personality and share your interests and hobbies.

If, for whatever reason, your interview will be conducted online over a video call, make sure you test your technology well in advance in order to troubleshoot any particular issues ahead of time. Dress as you would for an in-person interview and choose a quiet room with a plain background free of distractions - ensure you won’t be disturbed and give yourself a chance to shine.

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