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About John Deere
Application Process
What are the main reasons your employees have chosen to work at John Deere?
There are probably as many reasons to join John Deere as there are employees. Some of the top reasons people have joined us include our name/brand recognition, the stability and age of our Company, our high ethical standards, our strong leadership team, our high quality products, and the wide variety of opportunities available. Return to Top
What characteristics does John Deere look for in a potential employee?
John Deere has twelve core competencies that are used in conjunction with an employee’s performance evaluation process (referred to as Performance Management). These are the same competencies that we look for in potential employees. While the potential employee may not have mastered these competencies, it is the potential to develop these competencies throughout the candidate’s career that is important. These competencies include Values, Vision, Alignment, Performance, People (building a committed workforce), Communication, Customer Focus, Global Perspective, Business Acumen, Innovation, Change, and Organizational Flexibility. Return to Top
On average, how long does an employee stay in a position throughout their career?
The answer to this question varies widely depending upon business needs, the desire of the employee, willingness of the employee to relocate, position availability, functional area, division, or unit for which the employee is working, the employee’s performance history, and other factors. No two-career paths are the same. Return to Top
Will I be expected to transfer between various locations throughout my career?
Again, the answer to this question varies widely across the Company. In general, administrative employees are not asked to relocate. For professional employees, it depends on many factors similar to the question above including: business needs, willingness of the employee to relocate, position availability, functional area, division, or unit for which the employee is working, the employee’s performance history, and other factors. Return to Top
Does John Deere offer relocation assistance?
For professional employees, John Deere has relocation packages when employees are transferred between various locations. Return to Top
Are international opportunities as an ex-pat available?
The answer to this question also varies widely depending upon business needs, the desire of the employee, willingness of the employee to relocate, position availability, functional area, division, or unit for which the employee is working, the employee’s performance history, and other factors. Return to Top
How important is work/life balance to John Deere?
Work/life balance is important at John Deere. Work/life programs vary from division to division and unit to unit. However, some programs include wellness, health, fitness, flexible work arrangements, employee services & discounts, and parent resources. Return to Top
What is John Deere’s compensation philosophy?
John Deere compensation is aligned with the Company's strategic direction and business objectives, providing exceptional pay potential when exceptional Company and individual performance is achieved. Return to Top
What kind of orientation program does John Deere give their new hires?
John Deere offers orientation programs to all of its new hires; however, each unit’s orientation is unique. Return to Top
How do I apply for a position at John Deere?
Once you have found an opportunity that you are interested in on the John Deere Careers web site, there will be a button Apply Online. Once you click this button, you will be prompted to follow the steps in the system. Return to Top
May I apply for more than one position?
Yes, you may apply for more than one position. Once you have gone through the steps for applying for one job, your information is saved in our system so that when you apply for a second, the process is even easier. Return to Top
How often are open positions updated?
Open positions are applied to the web site on a daily basis. Once a position is filled, the position will be immediately removed and the applicants that have applied to that specific position will be notified. Return to Top
Is there a way I can leave my resume with John Deere, even if there are no available positions that match my qualifications at the time?
Yes, by selecting Submit Your Profile, you will be prompted to fill out specific information for us so that if a position gets posted that matches your profile, you can receive notification by email of those job postings. Submitting your profile also allows us access to your information when doing potential candidate searches. Return to Top
Can I send my resume via email, fax or mail?
John Deere's recruiting process requires all candidates to submit their resume through www.JohnDeere.jobs. Candidates have the option to apply online to a specific position or create a profile for future opportunities. Return to Top
What happens once I submit my resume for a position?
The information that you submit for a specific job posting will be reviewed against the job requirements. If you are being considered for the job opening, you will be contacted by a Deere representative. Return to Top
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