Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
If you want to know if Philips has job vacancies in your country and/or functional area of interest, please visit the Job Search page, select your country of residence and perform a search using the Function and Location filter options.
You could also visit our country specific websites by using the drop down on the top right of the page
Please visits our Internships Page to learn more about our internship programs. If you want to explore internship opportunities please visit our Internship Opportunites page and use the filters available to select your country and area of interest.
All of our internships get listed here and we may add new opportunities periodically. So be sure to check these pages regularly!
To make sure your application gets to the right person, it must be linked to a specific vacancy via our Job Search section. Therefore, it's best to first apply to a specific role either through our career website or via a job listing on job boards such as Linked-In, Indeed etc (depending on your country). The career site or job boards will lead you to Workday - our Applicant tracking system, where you may have to fill a form or upload your CV / resume. A recruiter will then contact you if your profile is assessed as a potential fit for the role. While your application is being assessed, you will receive communication from Philips on the email ID provided.
To know more about our hiring process, visit our How we hire page. To go directly to jobs, click here.
To ensure fairness and legal compliance in our recruitment processes, we only accept CV/resumes that are sent when applying to a specific vacancy on our Job Search section. The application is completed on Workday (our applicant tracking system). After this, your application is assessed and you will be contacted via email by Philips. To learn more about our hiring process, please visit the How we hire page.
We do not review or respond to unsolicited resume submissions via email.
If you have applied for a job at Philips via our Job Search section, you will receive an automated e-mail response confirming receipt of your application. Note that our goal is to keep valued candidates like you informed of your status throughout the recruitment process. However, due to the large volume of applications we receive, we are unable to personally respond to each one every time. If you meet the job profile requirements, you will be contacted directly by a recruiter for an interview. You can always track the status of your application online independently by logging in to your account on the Workday website (where you will complete your application)
There are 3 major phases in the hiring process – Application & First Assessment, Interviews and Decisions. More details can be found on Our recruitment process page of our Careers website. Please note that these phases and steps may differ slightly depending on the job location and function. Once you submit your application, you will receive more details via email depending on the initial assessment of your application. If you prefer watching a quick video about our recruitment process click here.
To know more about Philips, explore our career site using the menu at the top of this page.
First, we consider the qualifications required by the role compared to those outlined in your completed application. Qualifications include, but are not limited to education, certifications, past work experience, and skills. One of Philips' core values as a company is acting with integrity. As such, we are committed to role modeling fair and inclusive hiring practices while acting in accordance to all local market regulations and labor laws.
We would be very happy to consider your application again: to show your interest in a specific role and make sure your profile is considered, submit a separate application for each role you are interested in via our Job Search section.
We encourage you to explore our website to know what it's like to work at Philips and the impact you can make in one of our functional areas. You can always find a list of open positions by running a Job Search . Additionally, while applying to a job, you can sign up to receive notifications for similar jobs straight to your inbox. You can also sign up to the Philips talent community to receive updates and newsletters here.
We have been notified of a number of incidents of people or organizations falsely claiming to recruit on behalf of Philips. It has come to our attention that these people or organizations are sending invitations for an interview and then asking money to be sent to a bank account. They make unauthorized use of the Philips letterhead in their communications. Please note that Philips has not authorized any such correspondence, and that Philips has no agreement with these parties. Philips will never ask for any kind of financial payment in connection to or exchange for a job interview. Please note that any requests of such nature are fraudulent and should not be pursued. Philips advises candidates to remain alert of any suspicious communications. In case of doubt, you can always visit our Job Search section to check if the vacancy being referenced to in the correspondence is listed or forward the communication to [email protected] for appropriate follow-up.
When people ask us about the culture at Philips we always say that everyone here has passion and you can feel it. People really strive to do their best and there’s a strong emphasis on teamwork and achieving your best. At the same time, people even at senior levels are approachable, and there’s a willingness to share knowledge and help each other out. It’s that openness that we think makes Philips unique. Here are a few useful resources to discover more about Philips:
About Philips
Life at Philips
Diversity, inclusion and well-being
Ethical Leadership (Our efforts towards sustainability)
Employee Stories (hear from Philips employees)
If you prefer to watch a quick video about the culture at Philips click here
People working at Philips usually stay in the same position for 2-4 years before moving to their next role. In today’s digital world, agility is essential because skills need to evolve as technology continues to change the way we work. At Philips, we encourage internal mobility during annual job evaluations and post vacancies on our internal careers website. Staff who are interested in exploring new positions within our company can set up an alert so they're in the know about jobs that might be of interest, whether it's local or international postings. Keeping our people engaged and happy with new challenges is important, and that's why internal mobility is highly valued here.
If you'd like to watch a quick video about growing at Philips, click here
Candidates who want to stand out are always interested in professional development opportunities. It could be on-the-job training but also doing a relevant study alongside their work. Often we get asked whether Philips supports these opportunities, and the answer is a resounding 'yes.' At Philips, we have our own Philips University, and every employee receives 1000 'e-miles' yearly to spend freely on courses, training, coaching or events which it provides. These opportunities vary from personal development to specific job-related areas. If you want pursue study not offered by Philips University, you can always discuss this with your manager. You may also get a budget for this when it's relevant to your work.
