FAQs

About Stryker

Visit us at stryker.com or follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.

We give you the opportunity to develop your career based on where you want to take it—you’re not locked into a predetermined path. We offer opportunities unique for each employee’s needs which could include training, certifications, tuition reimbursement plans, challenging assignments, mentors, leadership programs, exposure and visibility to other roles or divisions within Stryker and one-on-one coaching. In addition, we can offer you dynamic career opportunities that may allow for the ability to move geographically, functionally, laterally and vertically.

Stryker is committed to building an inclusive and engaging work environment. We see diversity and inclusion as a business imperative aligned with our mission and values. Learn more about our inclusive culture.

Application

The best way to apply is to search for job openings on our careers website. You can search for jobs by location and/or role, as well as by keywords such as title or job reference number. When you find a position you’d like to apply for, click ‘Apply now’ and submit your application.

We encourage you to join our Talent Network where you can receive an email when a job opportunity that matches your interests becomes available.

Our blog post, ‘What to expect during the Stryker recruitment process‘ outlines the standard recruitment process and what you can expect once you apply to a position at Stryker.

You can view the status of your application by going to the careers portal and clicking ‘Sign In.’ You can then see where your application is in the process.

Yes! Stryker often provides assistance with relocation (including internships); however, relocation benefits vary by role, so ask your recruiter for details.

Yes! For our internships, we have housing options near each of our locations. We also offer virtual/remote jobs where you can work from home

Although uncommon, Stryker does provide immigration sponsorship in certain cases. Please ask your recruiter for additional details for the specific role you are interested in.

You will be prompted to upload the relevant documents during the application process.

While your resume/CV is important, we encourage you to include a motivation/cover letter as well.

You are able to change your personal information by logging in to your candidate profile, but it is not possible to add new documents to an already submitted application. You can log-in to view your application here

Unfortunately we are unable to accept resumes/applications via email. In order to be considered for a job, you must apply directly online via our career site. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please email accommodations@stryker.com This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

Yes! We encourage you to apply for any role that you are interested in pursuing. We encourage you to check the qualifications section of the job to make sure your experience and skills match what we’re looking for.

We encourage you to join our Talent Network where you can receive an email when a job opportunity that matches your interests becomes available.

We encourage you to join our Talent Network where you can sign up to receive an email when a job opportunity that matches your interests becomes available.

You can search and apply for jobs here

Benefits

Stryker has a competitive total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and benefits, as well as non-financial rewards and perks like an engaging work environment and meaningful career advancement opportunities. View U.S. benefits by visiting totalrewards.stryker.com. Chat with Sam to find out more about benefits in your region.

Culture

Yes! At Stryker, we believe that having one or multiple mentoring relationships over your entire career is both personally and professionally beneficial. We have both formal and informal mentoring opportunities.

You can learn more about our culture by visiting our Why Work Here page.

We believe in internal mobility and encourage employees to venture out and explore opportunities at our Stryker locations around the world.

Yes! Stryker does provide work from home/virtual job opportunities. You can view all remote jobs here Work from home opportunities vary by role, so ask your recruiter for details.

You can learn more about Stryker’s Corporate Responsibility here

We are a driven company where people work with passion, purpose and integrity to deliver remarkable products for our customers and patients. We do that by living and breathing our mission and values. We apply our mission and values in everything we do every day.

If you are a current Stryker employee, please visit Workday to learn more about internal opportunities.

Interview

To help us better understand an individuals talents, we use a behavioral interview provided by the Gallup organization. This helps us place the right people in the right positions according to their individual talents and strengths.

In general, most roles are filled within 60 business days however actual length of time can vary greatly between positions. Stryker is a fast-paced company and usually prefers to move quickly through the process. Your partnership in quickly responding to scheduling requests can help speed up the process.

Stryker has a unique hiring process. It’s important for us to understand both what you have done and also what you can do. To help us better understand an individuals talents, we use a behavioral interview provided by the Gallup organization. This helps us place the right people in the right positions according to their individual talents and strengths.

Here is an outline of the standard recruitment process and what you can expect once you apply to a position at Stryker.

Whether you’re interviewing virtually or in-person, you want to make sure you’re wearing professional or business attire.

You can view the status of your application by going to the careers portal and clicking Sign In. You can then see where your application is in the process. If you still have questions, please contact talentacquisition@stryker.com and provide us with the job ID and we will assist you.
Many of our associate sales roles do not require experience so it’s absolutely possible. We offer extensive training for our employees – especially at the associate level. We encourage you to check out our blog post: How to break into medical device sales

MISC

We offer a corporate-wide onboarding program. Your local division/location may have an additional onboarding process. Your hiring manager will also have an onboarding plan for your arrival.

You can learn more about our COVID-19 response by visiting: stryker.com/COVID19