​What makes a great recruiter? There are many styles and personalities out there suitable for every jobseeker. Recruiters should always act as advocates for professionals trying to advance their careers, but for members of the LGBTQ+ community recruiters can play an even more essential role – being a career ally.​Why do LGBTQ+ professionals need career allies?​While great pr...

​​Many of us are working in a virtual office these days. For professionals working in the technology sector, that might mean more time in front of the camera than you signed up for. Even those who usually have the verve and stamina to withstand back-to-back meetings may experience video call fatigue.Why the video call fatigue?Evolving from social animals, most human communic...

​Working-from-home will likely last long after the Covid-19 pandemic has passed. While remote working was already on an upward trend before, it was certainly not the norm. In 2018, only 5.2% of people across the European Union would regularly work from home. As government lockdowns required most workers to stay inside and work from home for the past few months, many business...

​In the European technology industry, many hiring managers have endured the length and breadth of the talent shortage. For years, job posts have been met with a trickle of responses, so much so that you have waited nervously to see if the source finally dries up. You have revised, rethought, and remade every aspect of your talent acquisition process, several times over, in a...

Hiring managers, with the current pandemic forcing people to work from home many companies will now be altering their onboarding for new employees. Onboarding remotely comes with its own set of difficulties; How can you ensure they feel part of the team? Do they have all the tools and resource they need to do their role?During this difficult time we have created a guide to h...

During the Covid-19 epidemic, many of us in Germany are grappling with a new reality. However, it could be argued that during this pandemic the demand for talent in the tech space is still an integral part of business which is just requiring a change of strategy.This is an opportune moment to use technology to your advantage in your hiring process and get ahead of the compet...

Video interviews have begun growing in popularity, however as the Covid-19 epidemic continues, this method of interviewing has become a prominent part of companies’ application process. But video interviews come with a new set of difficulties.For many tech professionals in Germany, a video interview may seem simple as it’s in the comfort of your own home. However making a gr...

​​The race is on for a gender equal workforce throughout the technology sector. According to the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development, only 24% of IT jobs are filled by women and the sector is still heavily male-dominated in Germany. Nathalie Zetzmann, Principal Consultant Data & AI at Glocomms Berlin, discusses the unique position that recrui...

​Blue Monday got you down? It’s no surprise – around 2.5% of the German population suffers from seasonal affective disorder (SAD). January can be a difficult month for many tech professionals living in Germany. Bad weather, an enlarged waistline from too much lebkuchen and a low bank balance all contribute to the most depressing day of the year. Though the science behind Blu...

​Artificial intelligence holds massive potential for recruitment. From screening through to final hire, automation, natural language learning and predictive analytics are being used at every stage of the journey to schedule, interview, assess and predict candidate performance. Should you use artificial intelligence to supercharge your hiring process? Download our guide.​​

According to McKinsey and Company, 90% of CEOs report that diversity is a top business priority, yet the dial towards progress has hardly moved in recent years. The representation of women of color in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields has reached a crisis point – only 9.9% of STEM employees are women of color. In this article, we explore the curr...

​No hiring manager enjoys rejecting talented job candidates, and it is a task often on the bottom of a ‘to-do’ list when it comes to keeping the recruitment cycle spinning. When hiring within the German tech sector, it is likely you will have to turn down skilled and enthusiastic candidates who may be a great fit for your business in the future. However, there are ways of ta...

​While CVs are useful for hiring managers who are looking to employ within the German technology sector in terms of being able to tick the ‘must have’ boxes for required skills, there is a lot they can’t tell you about a candidate. Candidates are also likely to exaggerate about their skills and achievements on a CV, or make out they had more responsibility in a previous role...

​Did you know that 34% of the “100 Best Workplaces in Europe” offer paid sabbaticals, according to the Great Places to Work Institute? With this number ever increasing, there's no better time to bring up the conversation with your employer. Asking for a career break is rarely easy, but a sabbatical offers more than a chance for you to recharge. Time away can be a vital oppor...

​As exciting as it is to come to the end of a recruitment cycle when hiring within the German technology sector, the task at hand is far from over once your dream hire has accepted your job offer. Building an effective and productive team within your company relies on creating a thorough and successful onboarding process for new members of your team. First impressions count,...

​The market for top candidates in the German technology sector is currently hyper-competitive. Employees with in-demand technical skill sets, particularly in emerging technologies, are seen as incredibly valuable in the tech sector, and candidates can hold significant leverage when negotiating their careers. In this market, it is not surprising when skilled employees will ap...

​Germany is an extremely attractive location in the ever-evolving technology sector, with many workers willing to move both internally or from another country to start an exciting new role which can both help their career and provide valuable new skills to your company. However, moving and starting a new role at the same time is a huge life upheaval, and companies now put to...

​Even when quitting a job you hate, it is vital to leave your position on good terms with both your boss and your co-workers. Future employers will use your current position as a reference, and you don’t want to leave a role in a manner which gains you a bad reputation within the close knit German technology sector.However, there are ways to leave a job you hate while still ...

​German tech companies must battle for top talent. A 2018 report by the Institut der deutschen Wirtschaft (IW) uncovered a gap of over 300,000 vacant positions in the STEM sectors. This indicates a lack of talent available, and companies must compete to win and retain the very best.The technology sector is currently facing a skills shortage which is shocking companies into r...

​The german technology sector is currently experiencing talent shortages, which means skilled applicants get snapped up quickly, and can even be in the luxurious position of considering several offers at the same time. Tech companies will often offer a brilliant salary and wage package to woo valuable candidates to the business. When weighing a job offer, it is not just abo...