Observed Signal · Jul 21, 2023 · Hiring · Source: OnlineMarketing.de · Impact: 2/5 · Sentiment: Neutral
Top Job Profiles Sought by DAX Corporations
An analysis of recent hiring signals shows DAX-listed companies are actively recruiting across technical and business roles. An XING-based review indicates the 40 DAX firms posted over 100,000 vacancies in the past year. The top five profiles by share are Software Developers (15.6%), Commercial Staff (14.7%), Project Managers (14.1%), Engineers (12.7%), and Research & Development Engineers (10.1%). Ranks six through ten include Elektromonteur:innen, Controllers, Team Leaders, Technicians, and Software Architects. The piece highlights a continued talent shortage in IT and engineering, fueled by digital transformation, while noting pathways into large corporations even for entrants without traditional software training. Kununu has introduced a feature enabling applicants to target postings at preferred employers. Overall, the article portrays a competitive German labor market with ample opportunities for job seekers and ongoing challenges for filling roles in large firms.
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Key Takeaways & Evidence Grounding
- DAX-listed 40 companies posted over 100,000 job advertisements in the last 12 months (XING data).
- Top 5 job profiles by share: Software Developers 15.6%, Commercial Staff 14.7%, Project Managers 14.1%, Engineers 12.7%, R&D Engineers 10.1%.
- Sixth to tenth profiles: Elektromonteur:innen, Controllers, Team Leaders, Technicians, Software Architects.
- Kununu offers targeted applications to preferred employers for Stellenausschreibungen.
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