FAQ
FAQ
1. Registration and Account
1. Registration and Account
How can I register and log in? Do I need to create a profile?
Please click on the ‘View profile’ tab on the top and follow the option ‘Create an account’ on the following page or create your profile directly during the application process. Follow all instructions, which are displayed on the page and enter all required details.
How can I register and log in? Do I need to create a profile?
Please click on the ‘View profile’ tab on the top and follow the option ‘Create an account’ on the following page or create your profile directly during the application process. Follow all instructions, which are displayed on the page and enter all required details.
What can I do if my password does not work?
Simply click on the ‘Reset password’ button or follow the link and wait 5 - 10 minutes. A new password will be sent during this time to the email address you provided.
Please be patient when you request the new password and do not request another password again until you have received your new password via email. Otherwise it will already be invalid again because of the subsequent password request received. You can then continue with your application using the new password.
What can I do if my password does not work?
Simply click on the ‘Reset password’ button or follow the link and wait 5 - 10 minutes. A new password will be sent during this time to the email address you provided.
Please be patient when you request the new password and do not request another password again until you have received your new password via email. Otherwise it will already be invalid again because of the subsequent password request received. You can then continue with your application using the new password.
I do not have an email address and would like to apply
For the external application, an email address is mandatory. Please note that applications to all shown jobs can only be submitted online.
I do not have an email address and would like to apply
For the external application, an email address is mandatory. Please note that applications to all shown jobs can only be submitted online.
2. Application
2. Application
Which information should be included for the application and can I change my details later?
For the application a resume/CV is needed as well as a set of personal data (for example: first name, last name, address etc.). In the application sheet some essential fields are marked as mandatory that are needed to be entered for the application. All entered data can be changed easily afterwards within your candidate profile. You can find more information in the data privacy policy here.
Which information should be included for the application and can I change my details later?
For the application a resume/CV is needed as well as a set of personal data (for example: first name, last name, address etc.). In the application sheet some essential fields are marked as mandatory that are needed to be entered for the application. All entered data can be changed easily afterwards within your candidate profile. You can find more information in the data privacy policy here.
How can I view my data and my application? Are my documents (for example: CV) uploaded for one specific application or are they also used for other applications with different group companies?
Please login on the Job Portal and click on the portlets (for example: My Documents, Profile Information etc.). Multiple portlets will appear that show all of your data. All field values can be changed and saved. All of your entered information will be used for further applications and can be seen by other brand recruiters according to your profile visibility settings. Different application-specific documents can additionally be uploaded during the application process.
How can I view my data and my application? Are my documents (for example: CV) uploaded for one specific application or are they also used for other applications with different group companies?
Please login on the Job Portal and click on the portlets (for example: My Documents, Profile Information etc.). Multiple portlets will appear that show all of your data. All field values can be changed and saved. All of your entered information will be used for further applications and can be seen by other brand recruiters according to your profile visibility settings. Different application-specific documents can additionally be uploaded during the application process.
How can I withdraw my application?
Please login on the Job Portal. Within the candidate profile information you find the portlet ‘Jobs applied‘ as an overview of your open applications. By clicking on the selected job the application opens and you get to the option to withdraw your application. After confirming the information in the Pop-Up you get the confirmation that your application was withdrawn successfully. You will also receive a notification by mail confirming the process.
How can I withdraw my application?
Please login on the Job Portal. Within the candidate profile information you find the portlet ‘Jobs applied‘ as an overview of your open applications. By clicking on the selected job the application opens and you get to the option to withdraw your application. After confirming the information in the Pop-Up you get the confirmation that your application was withdrawn successfully. You will also receive a notification by mail confirming the process.
How can I view the status of my application and how will I be informed continuously?
Please login on the Job Portal and click on ‘Jobs applied‘. The current status of your application will appear in the tile.
How can I view the status of my application and how will I be informed continuously?
Please login on the Job Portal and click on ‘Jobs applied‘. The current status of your application will appear in the tile.
In which language can I apply?
The application language can be chosen individually by you on the Job Portal menu. You can choose any language from the language menu of the page.
In which language can I apply?
The application language can be chosen individually by you on the Job Portal menu. You can choose any language from the language menu of the page.
How long does it take until I will receive a feedback?
We will answer all applications as soon as possible. The response depends on the respective brand/group company and application. The status of all applications is visible for you within your candidate profile in the section ‘ Jobs applied‘.
How long does it take until I will receive a feedback?
We will answer all applications as soon as possible. The response depends on the respective brand/group company and application. The status of all applications is visible for you within your candidate profile in the section ‘ Jobs applied‘.
Can I set a preference while applying for different positions at the same time?
Preferences for different applications cannot be set.
Can I set a preference while applying for different positions at the same time?
Preferences for different applications cannot be set.
Who can I contact if I have questions? How do I receive further information regarding a specific job posting?
In case of questions regarding your application or one specific job posting please reach out to the recruiter displayed on the respective job posting or the company specific Recruiting Hotline/Recruiting Support that is mentioned in the job description.
Who can I contact if I have questions? How do I receive further information regarding a specific job posting?
In case of questions regarding your application or one specific job posting please reach out to the recruiter displayed on the respective job posting or the company specific Recruiting Hotline/Recruiting Support that is mentioned in the job description.
How can I accept or reject an interview slot?
The tab ‘My interviews’ within your candidate profile displays any previous or upcoming interviews. The proposed interview timeslot can be confirmed, declined or rescheduled.
How can I accept or reject an interview slot?
The tab ‘My interviews’ within your candidate profile displays any previous or upcoming interviews. The proposed interview timeslot can be confirmed, declined or rescheduled.
Why are the videos not displayed?
The Cookies for Youtube need to be accepted to see the videos. For more details, please refer to our Cookie-Policy.
Why are the videos not displayed?
The Cookies for Youtube need to be accepted to see the videos. For more details, please refer to our Cookie-Policy.
I want to apply to a specific group. Why is the name ‘ Volkswagen Group‘ included in the URL and the email?
The URL and e-mail are branded with ‘Volkswagen Group’ because we use a common recruitment system across brands and group companies. The application will only be forwarded to the respective brand or group company for whose position you wish to apply and your profile can only be viewed according to your selected profile visibility settings. The contract and recruitment will also only take place at the company to which you have applied.
I want to apply to a specific group. Why is the name ‘ Volkswagen Group‘ included in the URL and the email?
The URL and e-mail are branded with ‘Volkswagen Group’ because we use a common recruitment system across brands and group companies. The application will only be forwarded to the respective brand or group company for whose position you wish to apply and your profile can only be viewed according to your selected profile visibility settings. The contract and recruitment will also only take place at the company to which you have applied.
3. Job Search
3. Job Search
I did not find any suitable job posting. Can I submit an unsolicited application?
Unsolicited applications are not possible. But as candidate you can create a candidate profile within our talent community that can be used for later applications. Please note that you need to set your privacy setting to ‘All recruiters worldwide of the participating VW Group companies‘ or ’All national recruiters of the participating VW Group companies’. Otherwise your profile cannot be found by our Recruiter teams for open positions.
I did not find any suitable job posting. Can I submit an unsolicited application?
Unsolicited applications are not possible. But as candidate you can create a candidate profile within our talent community that can be used for later applications. Please note that you need to set your privacy setting to ‘All recruiters worldwide of the participating VW Group companies‘ or ’All national recruiters of the participating VW Group companies’. Otherwise your profile cannot be found by our Recruiter teams for open positions.
Where can I find brandspecific information and the posted jobs?
On the homepage of Volkswagen Group Job Portal we give you an overview of our main brands and VW Group companies. By clicking on the respective logo you will be forwarded to the subpage of the brand with all open jobs and detailed information for you as a candidate.
Where can I find brandspecific information and the posted jobs?
On the homepage of Volkswagen Group Job Portal we give you an overview of our main brands and VW Group companies. By clicking on the respective logo you will be forwarded to the subpage of the brand with all open jobs and detailed information for you as a candidate.
How can I get notified in case of new open jobs?
Job alerts can be created on every brandspecific and group page. Please search for a job and click on ‘Create alert‘ under the job search tile. You can find an overview of your open job alerts in your candidate profile.
How can I get notified in case of new open jobs?
Job alerts can be created on every brandspecific and group page. Please search for a job and click on ‘Create alert‘ under the job search tile. You can find an overview of your open job alerts in your candidate profile.
Is it possible to share a job with a friend?
The functionality to share a job with a friend is deactivated. If you wish to share the job postings you can copy the link.
Is it possible to share a job with a friend?
The functionality to share a job with a friend is deactivated. If you wish to share the job postings you can copy the link.
4. Data Protection
4. Data Protection
When will my profile be deleted?
Your candidate profile will be deleted whenever it has reached 180 days of inactivity. In case of open applications your candidate profile will not be deleted automatically. Your application will be purged within 180 days after your application has been forwarded to a disqualified status. More information can be found in the data protection policy here.
When will my profile be deleted?
Your candidate profile will be deleted whenever it has reached 180 days of inactivity. In case of open applications your candidate profile will not be deleted automatically. Your application will be purged within 180 days after your application has been forwarded to a disqualified status. More information can be found in the data protection policy here.
How can I delete my data if I have no access to the candidate profile anymore?
If you no longer have access via your previous login data, it may be that your candidate profile has already been deleted. If you want to make sure that your profile has been deleted, please contact us via jobs@volkswagen.de to get the information. If you do not have access because you have forgotten your password, request a new password to log in again.
How can I delete my data if I have no access to the candidate profile anymore?
If you no longer have access via your previous login data, it may be that your candidate profile has already been deleted. If you want to make sure that your profile has been deleted, please contact us via jobs@volkswagen.de to get the information. If you do not have access because you have forgotten your password, request a new password to log in again.
I do not want to accept the terms of use for online application but I want to proceed with the application.
The terms of use need to be accepted to submit the application.
I do not want to accept the terms of use for online application but I want to proceed with the application.
The terms of use need to be accepted to submit the application.
How are my documents used, e.g. cover letter uploaded for one specific application also used for other applications? Where/ how can I set my profile visibility settings?
Your data submitted via an application is only visible to the responsible recruiter of the respective company. The visibility of the specific application depends on the setting, which were chosen at the profile registration.
- All recruiters worldwide of the participating VW Group companies (see data privacy policy for list of companies)
- All national recruiters of the participating VW Group companies, i.e. in the country/region of my residential address (see data protection declaration for list of companies)
- Only recruiters who are responsible for the jobs I am applying for
You can change this setting in your candidate profile at any time.
How are my documents used, e.g. cover letter uploaded for one specific application also used for other applications? Where/ how can I set my profile visibility settings?
Your data submitted via an application is only visible to the responsible recruiter of the respective company. The visibility of the specific application depends on the setting, which were chosen at the profile registration.
- All recruiters worldwide of the participating VW Group companies (see data privacy policy for list of companies)
- All national recruiters of the participating VW Group companies, i.e. in the country/region of my residential address (see data protection declaration for list of companies)
- Only recruiters who are responsible for the jobs I am applying for
You can change this setting in your candidate profile at any time.