Kickstart your career
CU Graduate Programme
Get to know our business and people
A world of opportunities
The Control Union Global Graduate Program is designed to provide young professionals – with less than five years working experience – with international work experience and challenging projects regarding our services, allowing you to gain an understanding of our business activities and to establish a network within our company.
Unlock your potential
The Control Union Global Graduate Program gives you the opportunity work on three different projects, rotating across key areas of our business and gaining practical experience and high level exposure within our working areas: certifications, industrial inspections, commodity inspections, laboratory services or collateral services.
It is an on-the-job training program, where we customize each program based on the qualifications of each trainee. This tailor-made approach allows you to excel in your area of expertise, while at the same time we inspire you to step out of your comfort zone, meet different people and cultures. Each project lasts four months and can involve travelling to any of our many global locations.
Your learning journey
Discover where your passions and strengths lie. In addition to the opportunity to explore different areas under the guidance of a line manager, we will also assign you a ‘buddy’ (normally a former trainee who has been through the process, a mentor (who will be an experienced manager) and a talent manager to support you in your development. Each rotation of the traineeship will start with an orientation period and during this period the trainee will be introduced to the core activities of the division they are working for. Each stage will end with an evaluation and a presentation of the project.
At Control Union we firmly believe in the 70-20-10 learning philosophy in order to build and develop your skills and knowledge;
70% on the job experience
The programme is built around one strategic project. Not only will your project location change, you will also develop new professional relationships with our teams and have the opportunity to deliver new business activities at each location. This requires flexibility, cultural awareness, adaptability and determination.
20% learning through relationships and feedback
We believe the power of mentoring is part of the learning experience. That is why every trainee will be assigned to a senior manager. Partnered with the talent manager and paired with previous trainees, we will help you to find your way in our company and fulfil your potential.
10% formal learning
At every start of a new rotation, we will organise a two-day event so you learn more about the company, get to know other trainees and develop through workshops and training.
Our ideal candidate
Whichever area holds your interest, you will need to demonstrate that you share our values and have your own distinct strengths.
Control Union has a reputation based on mutual entrepreneurial attitude, winning partnerships, honesty, integrity and cooperation; this is how we wish to continue growing.
We are a global, family company with a long-term view aimed at sustainable growth. Our trainees are driven but down-to-earth, analytical and tenacious connectors. You will need to have ambition and take responsibility for your own projects; you will be the driving force behind your development.
This opportunity is for adaptive, internationally-orientated developing professionals who embrace big challenges and focus on delivering results. If you can demonstrate to us your track record of success in internships and other relevant work experiences as well as impress us with your international experiences and stories, we can offer unique opportunities across our international locations.
