Career Development & Benefits (2024)

Career Development

We care for your opportunities to progress. From individual development to career mobility, to lifelong learning offers for all our employees worldwide. We care for life’s twists and turns. From our support for flexible working, health and well-being, to helping parents return from career breaks with experience that nothing else can teach. At Allianz, you can experience attractive, fair and sustainable benefits, in all of our entities around the globe.

Let’s tailor your development actions to your needs

Shape your career with us

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    Development Program

    You think you can only grow and develop by taking on your manager’s role… well, that is not the only option at Allianz. We actively promote an environment where you can develop yourself according to your talents and aspirations. Whether this is becoming an expert, a member of the managerial staff or a multidisciplinary project manager. The concept of career opportunities at Allianz is a fluid one. Anyone on a given career track can switch over to another one. A broad range of training and development offerings will help you as your career progresses.

Ways of Working

We care for tomorrow by introducing flexible, collaborative and agile Ways of Working for Allianz employees around the world.

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    Under WOW we offer our employees

    • 40% of remote working (based on job/business requirements)
    • Eligibility to work up to 25 days per year from abroad
    • Standardized digital collaboration tools
    • Experiential training for leaders, individuals and teams on how to maximize the benefits of hybrid working throughout the entire employee lifecycle

    Additionally, we offer, support and encourage all of our employees to take one hour per week dedicated just for learning.

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    Meet Catarina from Team Allianz

    “Stay relevant, invest in learning new skills and be ready for the future.”

    Catarina Stangl, left behind her position as an underwriter in the US to become an Executive Assistant at the Allianz SE Headquarters in Munich.

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    Meet our Allianz Experts

    Careers at Allianz are as manifold as our people. Want to learn more about the people working at Allianz and the careers they are pursuing? Let us introduce you to our experts from various business areas. Read their personal stories.

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    Talk to Allianz employees

    Before applying, you might have lots of questions. It has never been easier to get them answered prior to any application process. Just ask our colleagues from various business divisions.

    TALK TO OUR EMPLOYEES

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    Find out who we are

    Allianz Group is one of the most trusted insurance and asset management companies in the world. Caring for our employees, their ambitions, dreams and challenges, is what makes us a unique employer. Together we can build an environment where everyone feels empowered and has the confidence to explore, to grow and to shape a better future for our customers and the world around us.

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Career Development & Benefits (2024)

FAQs

How do you answer a career development plan? ›

How to answer "What is your professional development plan?"
  1. Think about your overall career goals. ...
  2. Consider what development opportunities can help you achieve your goals. ...
  3. Discuss your professional journey. ...
  4. Outline both your short-term and long-term goals. ...
  5. Explain your plan. ...
  6. Align your plan with organizational goals.
Mar 10, 2023

How to answer what are you looking for in terms of career development? ›

7 examples of answers about career aspirations
  • Pursuing continuous learning and skill development. ...
  • Making a positive impact on society and the environment. ...
  • Becoming a thought leader and influencer in the industry. ...
  • Embracing leadership opportunities. ...
  • Driving innovation and advancement within the company.
Aug 9, 2023

What are the benefits of career development? ›

The benefits of career development for employees are clear. Setting goals to grow in your career can help you reach more senior positions, learn new skills, plan for the future, earn more money, and enjoy your job. Career development also benefits employers in many ways.

What should I write in my career development plan? ›

Career development plans often include sections for:
  1. A summary statement.
  2. Short-term goals.
  3. Long-term goals.
  4. Current skills.
  5. Developing skills.
  6. Resources.
  7. Action items, such as continued education or trainings, professional development opportunities, or potential work projects.
Jan 5, 2024

How do you explain career development? ›

Career development refers to the process an individual may undergo to evolve their occupational status. It is the process of making decisions for long term learning, to align personal needs of physical or psychological fulfillment with career advancement opportunities.

What are the five stages of career development? ›

These stages describe the progression that professionals often experience in their careers:
  • Foundation Stage. At this stage, you're just starting out in your tech career. ...
  • Growth Stage. In the growth stage, you've gained some experience and confidence in your skills. ...
  • Advancement Stage. ...
  • Leadership Stage. ...
  • Mastery Stage.

What are 3 benefits of professional development and why? ›

Professional development and continuing education opportunities can expose both young and experienced professionals to new ideas, solidify their knowledge, and increase their expertise in their field.

What is your 3 strength best answer? ›

Here are the TOP 15 Strengths that will allow you to STANDOUT in your job interview.
  • 1) Ability to Multitask. ...
  • 2) Effectively Work In HIGHLY Pressurized Situations. ...
  • 3) Attention to Detail. ...
  • 4) Ability to COLLABORATE. ...
  • 5) Resourceful. ...
  • 6) Empathetic. ...
  • 7) Self Motivated. ...
  • 8) Take Initiative.
May 11, 2023

What are your career goals? ›

Career goals are targets. Things, positions, situations related to your professional life that you have set your mind on achieving. They can be short-term, like getting a promotion or certification, or they can be long-term, like running your own successful business or being an executive at your dream company.

What are the top 3 opportunities for improvement? ›

Planning and organization, leadership and management, and communication and interpersonal skills are the three top areas to focus on in your journey to improve in the workplace.

How do you see your career developing sample answer? ›

“As a recent graduate I am now just embarking on my professional career. I have a very clear vision and in the next five years, I envision a path of continuous personal and professional growth. I am passionate about this sector and I see myself honing these skills to become an expert in my field.

How do you answer what are your development areas? ›

Begin by identifying areas in which you can improve. Be specific and provide examples of how you've identified these areas. For instance, you could talk about how feedback from colleagues or managers has helped you to understand certain areas where you can improve.

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