Hiring Process at Booking.com | Booking.com Careers

We’re on the lookout for someone who fits our culture as well as the job, and who is just as enthusiastic about working here as we are. Every one of our interviews is a little different. Then again, so are our recruiters, managers and candidates. There is no formula to follow to ensure a successful interview with us, but there are some tips that might help.

Our Values

We obsess about adding value for our customer – guests, partners, colleagues – to make it easier for everyone to experience the world.

We deliver on our promises, make informed decisions and prioritize to get the important things done today.

We are resilient, take time to reflect, and seek to learn – from colleagues, from the outside world and from our failures.

We celebrate team success, through making connections, building trust and valuing the diverse perspectives of others.

We get the right results the right way. For each other, our communities and the world around us.

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Resume & Motivation Letter

Your resume looks its best when it has perfect grammar, name and contact details, chronological job history, brief descriptions of your previous work and relevant achievements. We look for a well-structured document that gets the message across in a concise way. Your resume should be a snippet of your complete profile, not a full list of everything you’ve ever done. Use it to highlight links to your online profiles, such as LinkedIn, personal website, blog, or social media. Job application magic happens when you build a credible digital narrative foundation, using relevant channels.

Use the motivation letter to make your reason for applying crystal clear. Our recruiters want to learn how your background fits the open position and what makes you, you. Tailor your motivation to the job requirements and explain in detail how your passion, drive and enthusiasm make you the right person for the job.

Interview

Ace your interview by coming prepared and being yourself. We’re excited to get to know you, which is why “I don’t know” is a perfectly acceptable answer to a question if it’s the truth. We’d rather you be honest than stumble over words. Before the interview, read up on our company, our values and check out our blogs. Show us why Booking.com should be your next career destination and don’t hide your enthusiasm. Interviews at Booking.com are conversations, so relax and let’s get to know each other.

Frequently Asked Questions

Well, you’ve come to the right place. You can search and apply for all our current opportunities here. You’ll need an up-to-date CV/resume and a razor-sharp motivation/cover letter.

'Come as you are' really is our mantra. So, wear what you feel comfortable in, whether that's a three-piece suit or your birthday suit (ok, maybe not your birthday suit).

As with any interview, times vary, so check with your recruiter. But no matter how long it takes, we’ll make sure you feel comfortable from start to finish.

Depending on the role you apply for, your interview will either take place at your local office or at our headquarters in Amsterdam.

While we welcome everyone from everywhere, we take many factors into consideration when hiring, including relocation requirements, so keep in mind that not every position is practical for every person.

Yes. If you do need to travel to our HQ for an interview, we’ll take care of
your flights and accommodation, as well as help with obtaining visas.
Some restrictions may apply so it’s best to check with your recruiter.

Start your career journey right

Our Values

THINK CUSTOMER FIRST

OWN IT

LEARN FOREVER

SUCCEED TOGETHER

DO THE RIGHT THING

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Frequently Asked Questions