Global Marketing Graduate Development Program
Receiving your M.B.A. is just one of many steps in the pursuit of a dynamic career. Chevron invites you to continue your quest for success and satisfaction by participating in our Global Marketing Graduate Development Program (GMGDP). At Chevron, we know that as an M.B.A. student you believe in working hard. You’re dedicated to achieving your goals and you expect your diligence to lead to exciting career opportunities.
The GMGDP was designed to open the door to those opportunities. It gives you the hands-on experience that leads to a dynamic career in a Fortune 50 company — a company that stresses innovation, creativity, and flexibility. A company like Chevron. With our Global Marketing Graduate Development Program, Chevron is the place to look for opportunities with an outstanding future.
Who we hire
What you’ll do
Where you’ll work
How to apply
Who we hire
We’re looking for talented people who have:
- Strong leadership potential
- Solid business and marketing acumen and interest
- Sound analytical skills
- Flexibility in learning and exploring a variety of business areas
- Strong academic performance
- Three to six years work experience
Degree Requirements: M.B.A.
What you’ll do
As a member of the two-year GMGDP, you can expect the following program structure:
- The program consists of three assignments designed to meet the unique development needs and career aspirations of each participant.
- Two of the assignments are six-month assignments, one in the global/enterprise arena and one in the customer-facing/brand arena.
- These rotations can be international, depending on organizational need and participant preference.
- One rotation is a 12-month retail assignment in which participants develop retail sales and management skills as they build deeper knowledge of our company-operated, retail or franchise operations.
Examples of Global / Enterprise assignments include:
- Business Planning
- Downstream Strategy
- Pricing
- Competitive Information
Examples of Customer-facing / Brand assignments include:
- Brand Management
- Franchising
- Merchandising
- Promotions
Where you’ll work
Your starting rotation will be in our world headquarters in the U.S. in San Ramon, California. Depending on your development goals, your future rotations may include domestic or international assignments.
How to apply
Our program has the following requirements:
- Permanent authorization to work in the U.S., not contingent upon INS (Immigration and Naturalization Services) or school approval
- Minimum of three years professional experience
- An M.B.A. currently in progress
If you meet these requirements, submit your cover letter and resume to orgcapability@chevron.com. Please note that the application deadline is October 20, 2008 for students interested in full-time positions, and January 5, 2009 for students interested in summer internships.
