IT Graduate / Generalist Review
at DHL
Graduate Job
Information Technology
Birmingham
Review Submitted: November 2025
Overall Rating
4.3 /5
The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!
4.3/5
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Overview of the Role
4.4/5
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Experience & Company Culture
4/5
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Recommendations & Advice
Overview of the Role
Overall, how would you describe your experience at DHL?
Pleasant. Learned a lot. Experienced hands-on projects
What are the main responsibilities of the role and which elements of the role do you enjoy the most?
improving business processes. the best part was overcoming big project obstacles and talking to a wide range of people
To what extent does your role give you the opportunity to contribute meaningfully and feel valued by your team?
5/5
To this day, they are still using software that i created. It has showed me that i made a huge impact on their day-to-day activities
How does your compensation package - including perks & benefits - fairly remunerate you for the work you do?
4/5
n/a
How well do you feel the role is preparing you for your future career?
4/5
They have helped me to focus on the right skills to prepare for future roles
How would you rate the extent to which you were developing new or existing skills through formal training and your day-to-day role?
4/5
As i was thrown into the deep end early on, i developed new skills quickly
Experience & Company Culture
How is the support you receive?
4/5
My managers and buddies were a great help. The communication between my mentor and HR/Graduate organisers could have been better
How is your work-life balance?
3/5
the first year wasnt the best due to long commute times. The second year is much better
What is the organisational culture, values and general atmosphere like?
5/5
Very encouraging, supportive and family-oriented
How would you rate DHL initiatives when it comes to equality, diversity, inclusion and accessibility?
5/5
n/a
How would you rate DHL CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) initiatives?
5/5
I really enjoy them. Especially when we get to see the results
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend DHL to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Especially for those that love the logistics industry. There are so many opportunities to apply yourself and learn. All the people around you are very supportive.
How well did the role match your expectations based on the recruitment process?
4/5
There was a lot more variety than i anticipated. It showed me how narrow-minded i was before.
When considering the recruitment & onboarding process, have you any specific tips or advice you would give to others applying to DHL?
Learn as much as you can about the company and think about how you would be able to contribute. Reach out on LinkedIn. They are always willing to share their experience
