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Philips Graduate Development Program

It's time to grow into your future

What you choose to do with your career matters. And we know that. That’s why we’ve designed a program that’s just right for you – we choose the best combination of experiences for your development to nurture the future leader in you. 

Our unique, accelerated two-year program gets you where you want to go – and who you want to grow into. It means you can learn from the best and give your best. 

With a learning journey that we’ve chosen to meet your career aspirations and contribute to our mission, that guides you from day 1, so you get off to a flying start. To ensure that billions of lives will be better thanks to you, our leaders of tomorrow. 
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So, let’s get going. The work of your life begins here. 
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Make a world of difference

Make an impact from day one. Discover how your assignments, chosen by us to guide you towards your goals and develop your skills, contribute to solving some of the most critical healthcare challenges of today and tomorrow. Help to improve billions of lives across the globe, while acting responsibly towards our planet. Make a world of difference as you do the work of your life.
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Harness the power of together

Bring everything that makes you unique to a program that we’ve designed to accelerate you into your future. Connect with a thriving global community of future leaders. Collaborate with tens of thousands of talented individuals who each bring something different to their teams and to their work. Find out how the power of together can improve the lives of millions of patients, doctors and healthcare communities around the world.  
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Grow as yourself

Learn from global leaders as you train to become one yourself. Bring your energy and your fresh perspective and dare to challenge us. Explore opportunities for peer coaching and mentoring in your chosen field during your two-year development program. Build the life you want as you discover the work of your life. 
 
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Gain perks to thrive

Discover all the benefits that come with starting your career at a company dedicated to improving the lives of others. Shape work around your needs with great holiday perks, wellbeing programs, and a host of other benefits designed to support you both in and out of your workplace

Hear the experience of our trainees around the world

Eliszvetas, part of the Graduate development program at Philips
Elizaveta - GDP trainee, Netherlands
Sam Graduate development program trainee at Philips
Sam - GDP trainee, United States
Kristina, GDP trainee from the Netherlands
Kristina - GDP trainee, Netherlands

Why is Philips the destination to kickstart your career?

We give you the inside scoop on early career programs at Philips on this episode of The Internship Show. Employees at Philips share what it’s like to be a career newbie at Philips and talk about the support and opportunities for young professionals to learn, grow and build the life they want while helping others.

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Ethical Leadership

From our very beginnings more than 130 years ago, we've been passionate about the role we can play in helping to shape a better future.

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Help us innovate the future of healthcare

Discover the 5 steps leading you 

to the work of your life
Curious to know how we hire at Philips?
Learn more about our recruitment process for students, graduates and young professionals, seeking entry level positions.

Each recruitment journey may differ a little, depending on the role you apply for - however, on the whole, here's what you can expect when you apply for a job at Philips.