Why did you choose Bridgestone?


If you had asked me what I was ideally looking for in a job after graduation, I would have listed 3 things: the opportunity to work for a global company, exposure to several different areas of business, and the chance to travel.  The Navigator program provides all three. It gives you a unique opportunity to diversify your skills and experience early on, building the foundation for a successful career.  I could not be more satisfied with my decision to come work for Bridgestone

Dhruv Shah,Summer Navigator 2011, Bridgestone Americas, Financial Analyst  

The ability to travel throughout a global Fortune 500 and gain a top level knowledge of every different aspect of a varied and diverse company is very beneficial. Also, senior management takes a very hands-on approach with all Navigators that is unlike any other experience that I have had. Working closely with upper management gives a Navigator a glimpse into what types of decisions have to be made on a daily basis in order to run the company smoothly and gives senior management a chance to start a Navigator’s career on the launch pad. Being a Navigator for Bridgestone is a very unique and special experience that I would not trade for any other work experience.

Justin Lindsey, Summer Navigator 2011, Bridgestone Americas, Financial Analyst

“While I was studying at the University of Arkansas I had the amazing opportunity to meet a Bridgestone Representative through my advisory board. I never imagined I would start my career in the tire industry but after hearing about everything this company had to offer I knew this was the direction I wanted to take. The Navigator Program was a great way for me to learn about Bridgestone and tires in general. It gives you the opportunity to travel around the United States and see all different aspects of the company and provide a tremendous amount of networking opportunities. You will meet people in all fields of work, which is what really helped me realize that marketing and sales are my true passions. The culture of a company is a very important consideration and I found that Bridgestone is very welcoming and the people are more than eager to help guide you in the right direction. As I reflect on my experience thus far I could not be more thankful for all that I have learned and I know I made the right decision.”

Jordan Bray,Summer Navigator 2011, Bridgestone Americas, Sales/Marketing

While searching for a company to begin my career, I envisioned two main criteria in order to focus my search: 1) I wanted to find a people-focused company which invested in new hires and provided clear opportunities for career development and 2) I wanted to find a company that produced real, tangible products that everyday people use. I found that Bridgestone Americas not only met both of my criteria – but exceeded and continues to exceed both by a large margin.

Nadeem Abbasi, Summer Navigator 2011, Bridgestone Americas, Financial Analyst  



There are many more benefits to being a Navigator as well:
Navigators also receive all the benefits and privileges of any other salaried full time teammates. Some of these benefits include:

Plus many other great benefits…