Marco Polo Program

An international recruitment program called "Marco Polo" was launched in 2000 and was considered as a significant way to anticipate recruitment needs in order to support Schneider Electric growth ambitions, promote market globalization, comply with technological development in products, prepare for changes in customer profile and be able to face changes in the recruitment market.

Since it was launched, more than 470 people from 61 different nationalities have participated in the program globally. It offers you the opportunity to discover Schneider Electric abroad, gaining experience in a multi-cultural environment. At the end of your assignment, you would continue your professional career within Schneider Electric Greece.

Objectives of the Marco Polo Program

Recruit top talent

• attract the best recent graduates by becoming an employer of choice

• recruit experienced staff in professional areas undergoing development

• change recruitment from a short-term to a mid-term activity (forecast hiring needs of high potentials 2 years in advance)

Be more global

• improve the transfer of know-how, exchange best practices

• develop cross-cultural skills and increase international cooperation

• create a pool of internationally exposed future managers

Marco Polo Profile

Marco Polo candidates must possess the following characteristics:

• degree from a top engineering / business school or university

• desire and capacity to work in a foreign country (now and in the future)

• knowledge of several foreign languages, including fluent English

• natural leadership skills

• ability to develop internal and external partnerships

• capacity to work on cross-functional projects

They also must be:

• proactive

• innovative

Goals for Marco Polo Participants

Although Marco Polo Participants can work in different functions and receive a conventional position or a special assignment / project, they should strive to:

• get to know the cultural and technological environment of the Group

• develop their leadership skills and functional expertise

• create international partnerships within Schneider Electric

Mentor

The mentor is a contact in the home country for the Marco Polo participant and has the following responsibilities:

• Preassignment / Commencement meeting

• Communicates with participant on a regular basis

• Communicates with host manager on a regular basis

• Formulation of next assignment

Host Country Supervisor

The host country supervisor is in charge of evaluating the performance of the Marco Polo participant.