Career Opportunities
Discover your path

Whether in Sales, Recruiting or Central Services – at Hays, you’ll find the entry point that suits you. Discover your opportunities with us.
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If you're looking to work in a performance-driven environment within a future-oriented industry, Hays is the right place for you. More than your professional background, we value your personality and motivation. We offer the ideal setting for those who thrive on success, embrace change, and want to grow—both personally and professionally. 

Explore the different career paths
at Hays

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Learn more -
about your job with us

Do you want to know what opportunities and challenges await you in your job at Hays and prepare perfectly for your interviews? Then you’ve come to the right place!

Our videos give you concise and authentic insights into our working environment and show you what really matters to us.

Experience the sales job authentically and up close
Learn more about recruiting and the skills that matter
Understand what Hays does as a staffing service provider
You might be a Haysian if... 
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You're a team player  
You value human connection, share your knowledge, and contribute to a positive team spirit.  

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You see opportunities and embrace change  
You proactively seek out potential and possibilities to grow and improve. 
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You give your all to achieve the best results  
You don’t wait for the perfect moment—you take initiative and own your responsibilities. 

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You care about making an impact 
You want your work to help solve the skills shortage and create real value for others. 

Our
Application Process

We’ve designed our application process to be straightforward and supportive. From the moment you apply, your dedicated recruiter from our Internal Recruiting Team will guide you through every step and be available to answer any questions. 

Once we receive your application, you’ll get a confirmation email with a link to your personal tracking page — so you can check the status of your application at any time.

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    2. Apply

    The easiest and fastest way to apply is directly via our job postings.

    Alternatively, you can send your application to start@hayscareer.net.

    Within 24 hours of receiving your application, we’ll send you a confirmation email with access to your personal tracking page.

    Tips for preparing for your interviews you can find here: Open application tipps
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    3. Phone Interview

    If your application stands out, we’ll schedule a phone interview to get to know you better—your personality, your motivation, and your questions.

    This call typically lasts around 30 minutes.
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    4. Interviews

    After a successful phone interview, we’ll invite you to one or two follow-up conversations via MS Teams or in one of our offices.

    These sessions usually last 60 to 90 minutes and give both sides the opportunity to explore whether we’re a good fit.
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    5. Offer

    If everything aligns, we’ll be excited to welcome you to the team! More information to our onboarding you´ll find here.
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Note: On our career site, we use informal language ("du"). However, we understand that many applicants prefer formal communication during the application process. That’s why we switch to formal language ("Sie") once your application is submitted.

This is how our application process works

Your start
at Hays

We want your first steps with us to feel smooth, exciting, and well-supported. That’s why our onboarding journey begins the moment you sign your contract—and continues throughout your orientation phase. 
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    2. Preboarding-Call

    You’ve successfully completed the application process and might be wondering: What will my first day look like? What does my workspace include?

    To answer these questions early on, we host monthly Preboarding Calls where you can ask anything and get insights into what to expect.
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    3. Your First Day

    Your first day is all about settling in. You’ll receive and set up your IT equipment, meet your team or department, and join a Welcome Call with other new starters.

    In this session, you’ll get an overview of the onboarding process and our virtual learning platform, the Hybrid Hub.

    You’ll also learn where to find key documents, what your first tasks are, and which trainings are coming up.
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    4. Starter Day

    The Starter Day is a digital welcome event for all new colleagues. You’ll get a deep dive into our company, business model, values, and benefits. A member of our Executive Board will personally welcome you and answer your questions in a live Q&A.

    Beyond the professional onboarding, we also focus on the cultural and social aspects of joining Hays. Networking is a big part of our culture—we want you to feel connected from day one.

    The Starter Day is just the beginning of many opportunities to meet and exchange with others.
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    5. Learning Center

    Our onboarding modules in the Learning Center are tailored to your role and designed to help you succeed.

    Our trainers will guide you through interactive sessions that cover essential knowledge—from our business model and processes to role-specific expertise.
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    6. Mentoring program

    To help you feel at home from the start, you’ll be paired with a mentor during your first months.

    Your mentor will support your onboarding, answer your questions, and introduce you to the Hays world.
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    7. Hybrid Hub

    We believe learning should be self-directed and personalized.

    The Hybrid Hub is our central virtual learning platform, offering curated content tailored to your role. Learn what you need, when you need it.
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Find out if we’re a match 

Hays is diverse and dynamic – chances are high you’ll find something that aligns with your interests. Try our Matchmaker tool to discover which area suits you best. Just answer spontaneously and intuitively—there are no right or wrong answers.  

Contact 

Do you have questions about entry-level and career opportunities or about the application process? Then feel free to write to us. We will get back to you as soon as possible.