Employees are expected to build their own career paths and identify the new skills and experience they need to acquire. Managers are there to support and guide their training and development. The human resources department is there to provide managers and employees with career ideas and orientations, while ensuring that Nissan has a rich pool of talent at its disposal. That is why Nissan has a very active talent management program that aims to attract, develop and retain talent.

Nissan encourages employees to explore vertical and lateral moves within the company. Employees are expected to be cross-functional and willing to work both at headquarters and in the field. All employees can expect to take on new roles, work on new projects and move to new locations. By acquiring this kind of experience, employees prepare themselves for promotion. 

To make this a reality, Nissan has a flexible and tailored approach to career development that helps identify the best opportunities for you to obtain new skills, and broaden your experience. Based on your interest and aptitude, your program may include coaching, training and mentoring.