Complementing its successfully launched employer branding campaign in 2010, Hannover Re went live with a new look to the career section of the company website in the year under review.

The emphasis is on a combination of colourful images (natural phenomena), eye-catching multi-titles and stimulating task descriptions. We also let our employees speak for us: their descriptions of their journey through life and their successful entry into Hannover Re round off the information provided.

Yet we have not only refined the look and text-based presentation of our Web presence, we have also brought the technology into line with the very latest state of the art. To this end, we rolled out software in the year under review to enhance the new applications process; candidates are able to input their profile intuitively and with less effort at the front end. This enables them, inter alia, to apply for several vacancies at the same time or to set up a so-called “job subscription service” in order to receive alerts of suitable new openings by e-mail. Needless to say, our applicants can also manage their applications themselves and check their processing status at any time.

Last but not least, we should also mention our applicant pool. Jobseekers whom we are unfortunately unable to offer an appropriate position at the time of their application are included in this medium, known as Talentpool. Our colleagues in recruiting search these profiles on a preferential basis when new job requirements arise and check their suitability.