"One day at school we had a visit from a LKW WALTER Sales Manager instead of our usual business administration class. The LKW WALTER employee told us about the economic interdependence and flow of goods in Europe in such a detailed and exciting way that I was immediately fascinated." In the end, this was one of the main reasons why Barbara chose not to study further and to immediately get started in international business at LKW WALTER after her graduation.
A decision that turned out to be absolutely correct, for many reasons. "Firstly, I like travelling. Secondly, I love the contact with people from other cultures. And thirdly, I want to accomplish things privately as well as professionally. At LKW WALTER, all that is possible." Indeed, Barbara is someone who aims high in her private life too. Which is why she climbed Kilimanjaro a few years ago and spent Christmas there. But that's another story.
"After a presentation at my school I was immediately fascinated."
Barbara R., Business Development Operations Manager and Conqueror of Mountains
Personal and professional development often requires leaving home and opening up to the world. Barbara made this important decision shortly after graduating from a commercial academy. Here, the native of Upper Austria explains why she ended up at LKW WALTER in Wiener Neudorf:
“At LKW WALTER I develop professionally as well as on a personal level.”
Barbara's personal recommendation:
You don't necessarily have to study in order to develop. My job at LKW WALTER and my home in Vienna have made me more open to new views and different perspectives. Those who want to pursue this path, can do so straight after school at LKW WALTER.
Frequently asked questions and answers
What career opportunities do I have as a secondary school graduate or university / university of applied sciences graduate?
Very good ones! In the WALTER GROUP you have every opportunity to start your career. If you come from an educational institute with an economic, linguistic or even technical focus, you can immediately and directly join our business. You can join without industry knowledge in the context of an intensive trainee programme which we call "Train the Winner".
Accompanied by your own coach, you will improve your professional and social skills and continuously grow into your future roles. Because the WALTER GROUP is constantly and sustainably growing, new career opportunities always arise.
Accompanied by your own coach, you will improve your professional and social skills and continuously grow into your future roles. Because the WALTER GROUP is constantly and sustainably growing, new career opportunities always arise.
What career opportunities do I have as an experienced professional?
Generally professional experience or industry knowledge are not necessary for entry into our operational business. Because we educate new employees as part of our "Train the Winner" trainee programme and we cover both theory and practice. However, there are some areas in which we greatly appreciate relevant experience and previous knowledge. For example, in our IT, Legal or Sales departments, where we can offer (young) professionals attractive career opportunities. Our recommendation: Just take a look at our employment opportunities.
Does the WALTER GROUP offer apprenticeships?
The classic apprenticeships such as freight forwarding manager or office clerk are not offered in our company.
What does the application process involve?
In our employment opportunities each advert has a link that takes you to the online application form. Please fill it out and send it together with your application documents. Immediately afterwards, you will receive an e-mail. It confirms that we have received your application. Then it takes a maximum of 14 days for you to recieve a message from us about the result of your application. If it is positive, the next steps are:
- First "getting to know you" interview by phone or Skype.
- Face to face interview with one of our recruiters.
- Possible second appointment with the head of a specialist department for certain specific positions.
We will inform you of the final result of your application by e-mail or phone. If you want information about your application status in the meantime, our HR manager will be happy to help you.
