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November 25, 2025Apprentices shape the future
At OTTO, training not only means learning a profession, but also the opportunity for personal and professional development. Apprentices have the opportunity to get actively involved - be it creatively, on a voluntary basis or in exciting projects. There is room for ideas and commitment here, for example in the recruitment of new talent, for sustainability or in the representation of the interests of fellow trainees.ApprenticeshipCareer startCareerCultureDual StudiesNetworkingPeoplePersonal growth
October 30, 2025Behind the Scences: UX-Design
Would you like to discover how digital experiences are created together in our teams at one of Germany's largest online retailers? Immerse yourself in the world of our UX design teams! We'll introduce you to two UX teams: our B2B team of eleven and the B2C team of around 30. Find out how they work together on our digital offerings, what makes their collaboration unique and what really makes them tick as a team behind the scenes.Career startProfessionalsCultureTechnologyA day in a life ofPeople
October 23, 2025Health at Otto: there for you holistically
Every day brings new opportunities - some are more complex, others easier to deal with. The question is not whether such situations occur, but how we react to them and how we feel afterwards. How can we learn to deal with challenging moments and emerge stronger? Julia from Health Management talked about how important this ability is and how you can strengthen it in an exciting interview.BenefitsProfessionalsHacksPersonal growth
September 30, 2025Insights into sales marketing with Fanny
Fanny has been a Sales Marketer at OTTO Advertising for over three years. In this interview, she provides exciting insights into her work.Career startProfessionalsA day in a life of
September 09, 2025Welcome, dear apprentices!
On September 1, 2025, we were delighted to welcome 41 new trainees to the Otto Group Campus! Whether as apprentices or dual students - they are all starting their exciting careers with us: from apprenticeships in IT, e-commerce management and wholesale & foreign trade management to dual study programs such as (business) informatics, data science & artificial intelligence and business administration. Find out more about opportunities to shape your professional future at OTTO.ApprenticeshipDual StudiesEvents
August 21, 2025OTTO-App with Lead Product Manager Apps Felix
In this interview, Felix, Lead Product Manager Apps, provides exciting insights into the work on the OTTO app. He shares which innovations he and his team are currently driving forward and what makes working on the OTTO app special.CareerTechnologyPeople
July 29, 2025Personality-centered recruiting: Because people count for us
Personality analyses in the recruiting process can be a great added value - and not only for the company side. Because when aspects such as transparency, comprehensibility, and science are the focus, they enable the candidate's own further development and the consideration of personality from a new perspective.Career startProfessionalsApplication
July 29, 2025Favorite places at our Campus
Whether for fresh air, short meetings or inspiring conversations - the right places in the workplace can make all the difference. The Otto Group Campus offers numerous spots that not only invite you to feel good, but also promote concentration, enable exchange and provide new energy. Our colleagues show us their personal favorite places on campus - and tell us how these places enrich their everyday working life.CultureNew workPeople
June 24, 2025A typical day with Franca, working student in the Beauty and Essentials department at OTTO
Franca works as a working student in the Beauty and Essentials department at OTTO and reports on her tasks and activities.Career startA day in a life ofWorking Students
June 11, 2025Azubi-Warm-Up 2025 at OTTO
We recently invited our new trainees to the OTTO headquarters for a trainee warm-up. Find out here how the afternoon went!ApprenticeshipCareer startEvents
May 13, 2025Nostalgic breakfast, futuristic thinking
Jörg from Innovation Management at OTTO works intensively on future topics. In this interview, he explains what is behind the Inno Breakfast, why innovations are so important for OTTO and what his day-to-day work looks like.CultureEventsNetworkingPeople
March 25, 2025Women in leadership: Developing potential together
Katharina, manager in the Corporate Strategy department at OTTO, shares her experiences and gives exciting insights and tips on the topic of leadership. In the interview, she encourages women in particular to take the step into a leadership role.ProfessionalsCareerCulturePersonal growth
February 26, 2025Learning from each other: Mentoring at OTTO
The world of work can sometimes be challenging, can't it? That's exactly why we rely on the concentrated knowledge and experience we have in our company. In an open exchange, experienced colleagues pass on their know-how and support others. Our mentoring program brings mentees and mentors together so that they can find solutions together and benefit from each other's experiences, perspectives and ideas. From starting out in the company to working life with children to a new management role - there are no limits to the topics covered by mentoring. Dana, agile organizational developer and part of the mentoring program, tells us in an interview how mentoring works and what experiences she has had as a mentor at OTTO.BenefitsCareer startCulturePeople- December 04, 2024
Next Step: Career entry
After many years of learning, sooner or later you will enter professional life. This is an exciting time when many things change. Melanie started as an intern in one of our teams in October 2021 and has now been responsible for supporting tech trainees as a Junior HR Manager for almost 7 months. But how did she experience the transition and what tips would she give for starting a career? We asked her.Career start 
October 24, 2024Convince without motivational questions: Our tips
At OTTO, we attach great importance to an uncomplicated and efficient application process. But how can you show us more about yourself if neither a cover letter nor motivation questions are required? We have a few practical tips for you on how you can impress without these steps.Application- September 03, 2024
We celebrate 75 years of OTTO
"Always new" - this is not only the motto of our current advertising campaign, but also reflects our development as a company. We can look back on 75 years of company history, during which a lot has happened.CultureCampaign 
September 02, 2024Apprenticeship@OTTO
Starting an apprenticeship at OTTO is more than just the start of your career - it is the beginning of an exciting journey full of opportunities and personal development. Our tailor-made apprenticeship concept combines practical experience with individual support and creates room for growth. Discover how we are shaping the future together and what our new trainees and dual students can look forward to!Apprenticeship
August 19, 2024A typical day with Timon, Junior Sales Marketer
Hi, I'm Timon and I've been working as a Junior Sales Marketer at OTTO since February 2024. I completed my Bachelor's degree in International Business in beautiful Groningen, NL, and then started an internship at Advertising Services in the Sales Strategy, Excellence & Research department. I am now a permanent member of the team and I am responsible for the digital sales of advertising solutions for our marketplace partners, among other things.Career startCareerA day in a life of- June 11, 2024
Remote work for students
The three working students Louisa, Isabel and Caro decided without further ado to open their mobile office on the North Sea island of Föhr. But how did the three of them actually get to know each other and what other benefits does OTTO have in store for students? We asked them.PeopleInternshipWorking Students 
April 24, 2024Learning from and with each other: mySessions
Sharing experiences, demonstrating skills, passing on knowledge, staying up to date - we offer a wide range of training opportunities at our OTTO Academy. One of these is our mySessions - a platform where colleagues can learn from each other in online or face-to-face formats and thus grow together.BenefitsPersonal growth
April 22, 2024OTTO opens new headquarter
The time has finally come! Last week, we celebrated the opening of our new headquarters on the Otto Group Campus in Hamburg-Bramfeld. Our colleagues will have access to 1,600 workstations, 170 meeting rooms, three event spaces and eight social spaces for networking and breaks on a total of 25,000 m² of workspace.CultureNetworkingNew work
March 22, 2024Individual career planning: Expert career
Each of us has different skills and interests. We offer our colleagues various career paths to cater to these and promote your development. One of these is our Expert Career, which gives you the opportunity to develop beyond senior level.ProfessionalsCareer- February 23, 2024
Master's thesis with OTTO
Writing your thesis in your own company? This is possible with us, subject to certain conditions. Whether you are preparing for your upcoming Bachelor's or Master's thesis, our teams look forward to supporting you with their expertise and benefiting from your findings at the same time.ThesisCareer 
February 07, 2024Work where you want: Workation
We believe that all colleagues should work where it is best for them personally and for the task at hand. Last but not least, as an employer, we see workation as an opportunity to take a break from everyday life, recharge your batteries and actively do something for your own well-being. That is why we have made a conscious decision to include it in our benefits.Benefits- January 08, 2024
What is important to you? Try the benefit check!
We are starting 2024 with a real novelty. As part of our Benefit campaign, we are launching the Benefit Check at the same time.Benefits 
December 27, 2023It's a wrap: Our year 2023
The year is coming to an end and we look back on the last 12 months. A year full of highlights, people and events. And that's exactly what we want to share with you.CultureEventsCampaign- October 12, 2023
Applying at OTTO: Now even easier
We have long since dispensed with a formal cover letter in our application process. Instead, as an applicant, you are required to answer two motivation questions. We want to make the online application process even more user-friendly for you. This means that in the future, you will no longer be required to answer any motivation questions in your application. If you wish to provide additional information with your application, you can use the new free text field. It's entirely up to you whether you want to include a sentence about your personal motivation or provide additional information, such as the start date.CareerNew work 
July 27, 2023Role Models in Tech - Nicola
Closing out our first season of "Role Models in Tech" is Nicola. She is an Expert Analyst Retail Transformation and ensures seamless IT product development for the retailer functions.CultureTechnologyPeople
July 20, 2023Role Models in Tech - Sophie
We continue with Sophie, who is a Process Manager for Diversity & Inclusion and has a vision of more diverse and more diverse teams.CultureTechnologyPeople
July 17, 2023For more flexibility in everyday life: Leading part-time
We value the individual lifestyles of our colleagues. That's why it's now possible to do practically any job part-time. Whether you need more time to balance family and career, to realise a long-awaited project or simply want to have more time for yourself - we decide together with you what your part-time work will look like.New work- July 13, 2023
Role Models in Tech - Pia
As Head of IT, Pia ensures a customer-centric payment process while leveraging cutting-edge technologies. That's why she's the next in our Role Models in Tech series.CultureTechnologyPeople - July 06, 2023
Role Models in Tech - Janina
Next up is Janina's turn in our Role Model in Tech format. As a Frontend Developer, Janina is part of one of our diverse teams and ensures a smooth interaction with the software.CultureTechnologyPeople 
July 03, 2023OTTO at the ITCS 2023
Tech conference, IT job fair and festival all in one? The ITCS makes it possible! Last Friday, we were in Hamburg's exhibition halls with around 40 colleagues to talk about cutting-edge tech topics and provide insights into our latest IT projects.CareerEvents- June 25, 2023
Leading Principles: An enrichment for our work culture
We have rethought outdated leadership mandates and strengthened the personal responsibility of all colleagues. The result is ten Leading Principles that shape the attitude and behavior of all colleagues in our company. They serve as a guide to achieving our corporate goals quickly, efficiently and sustainably. But who actually benefits from them and how do they influence our everyday work? Our interview with Beate from our Organizational Development reveals the answers and much more!CultureNew work 
June 22, 2023Role Models in Tech - Birgit
Birgit now follows in our "Role Models in Tech" series. Birgit is part of the OTTO family as a Technical Writer and is responsible for preparing complex technical content and communicating it in a well-structured and understandable way.CultureTechnologyPeople
June 15, 2023Role Models in Tech - Alexandra
Alexandra is fourth in our "Role Models in Tech" series. She is a Process Lead in the Agile Process Cluster team in BI and her role is to continuously improve the performance and adaptability of the individual teams.CultureTechnologyPeople- June 08, 2023
Role Models in Tech - Kathleen
The third in our "Role Models in Tech" series is Kathleen. Her job is to improve the employee experience and further develop digital solutions in cooking and health management.CultureTechnologyPeople 
June 02, 2023OTTO is guest on the SEOPRESSO podcast
Our colleague Jan, Product Manager SEO, was a guest on the podcast SEOPRESSO and gave exclusive insights into his work. Together with host Björn he talks about the structure of his team, component responsibility, and working together with our marketing.TechnologyPeople
May 17, 2023OTTO at the OMR 2023
On May 9th and 10th, the biggest reunion of the marketing industry took place - and we were right in the middle of it. At our shared HR and Advertising Services booth, our colleagues provided exclusive insights into the digital advertising solutions from OTTO Advertising.EventsNetworking- May 11, 2023
Role Models in Tech - Julia
Let's continue with our second Role Model Julia. She is an executive assistant in the technology department at OTTO and her main tasks include organizing workshops and all kinds of administrative tasks. However, her workday is never predictable and never boring.CultureTechnologyPeople
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