Recruiting Talent

Kühne Logistics University (KLU) is your gateway to a pipeline of highly motivated and exceptionally qualified individuals. Find a multitude of avenues to connect with the brightest minds in logistics and business. How can we help to target your search for top talents? Connect with our Career Services and Employer Relations team!

Join as an Exclusive KLU Employer Partner

Direct Recruitment: Target Top-Tier Talent

KLU offers a curated ecosystem for global leaders to engage with the next generation of logistics and business pioneers. We move beyond traditional job boards to provide high-impact, face-to-face strategic recruiting events:

Career Connect: Our premier recruitment flagship. This is the definitive platform for direct engagement, allowing partners to identify and secure top-tier talent through speed-pitching and targeted networking.

CV Book: Gain exclusive access to our CV Book, showcasing the CVs of KLU‘s graduating class ready to enter the workforce. Browse by program or industry, further filter by location or language, to create a targeted candidate list to match your hiring needs. Contact potential recruits directly and meet the future of your company!

Tailored Recruiting Events: Looking for a more personalized approach? We can help you organize private recruiting events tailored to your specific needs. Let's discuss your vision and create the perfect platform to connect with potential hires.

All Recruitment Events

Innovation: Engagement Opportunities

At KLU, we don't just study the industry; we help define it. We invite our strategic partners to step into the role of industry pioneers, collaborating with our faculty and students to solve the "wicked problems" of the 21st century – from decarbonizing the maritime sector to building resilient, AI-driven supply chains.

Beyond Now : Shaping the future of trade. This high-level innovation format allows companies to co-create solutions alongside academic experts and students. As a sponsor, secure a seat at the table of our flagship innovation conference. This partnership places your brand at the center of the world's most critical industry debates, offering high-impact visibility and executive networking.

Research & Thesis Collaboration

Research & Thesis Collaboration: Turn academic rigor into business intelligence. Sponsor Master’s or PhD theses that address your specific operational challenges, gaining access to data-driven insights.

Thought Leadership

Dock & Talk: Extend your reach through multimedia thought leadership. Share your organization’s vision for the future in exclusive audio deep-dives, reaching an international audience of professionals and students.

Position Your Brand in the Classroom

Top-tier recruitment starts long before a job offer is signed. At KLU, we offer our partners the unique opportunity to move beyond the recruitment booth and into the lecture hall. By sharing your organization’s real-world challenges and successes, you become a foundational part of our students' professional development.

Alumni Career Talks: Already employing KLU alumni? Turn them into your most powerful employer brand ambassadors. We bring them back to campus to showcase their career trajectories, providing current students with a relatable and aspirational blueprint for success within your firm.

Guest Lectures & Case Studies: Establish your leadership as industry thought-leaders. Integrate your C-suite or senior operations experts into our specialized seminars to provide the "real-world" context that defines the KLU education.

Company Visits: Open your doors to the next generation. We organize targeted student group visits to your headquarters or distribution hubs, allowing students to witness your operational scale and corporate culture firsthand – a powerful tool for converting high-potential candidates.

Collaborate on BSc / MSc Thesis

Partner with KLU students for their Bachelor or Master thesis and unlock a wealth of benefits.

Direct Faculty Expertise: Our esteemed professors and recognized leaders in their fields act as student supervisors ensuring the highest academic rigor and practical application of research. Gain access to the newest research and academic knowledge, allowing you to stay ahead of the curve in your industry.

Tailored Project Focus: Collaborate on defining the thesis topic, ensuring its direct relevance to your company's needs and challenges. Offer guidance and suggestions to the student throughout the research process.

Flexible Timeframes: Choose a thesis partnership that aligns with your project timeline – options range from 3 to 5 months.

Benefits Beyond Research

Identify Top Talent: Engage with talented and highly motivated students, gaining early access to a strong pool of potential future recruits.

Invest in Innovation & Partner with KLU: By partnering with KLU students on their theses, you contribute to the advancement of knowledge in your field while gaining valuable research insights and fostering relationships with the next generation of industry leaders.

Streamlined Process

We simplify the partnership process by advertising your thesis topic description on our dedicated job portal, attracting motivated students with relevant skills and interests.

We facilitate the connection between your company and the appropriate faculty member, ensuring a strong foundation for collaboration.