In which sectors are young academics most in demand? What criteria do recruiters use when selecting candidates? What role do social media play? The 'Staufenbiel Job Trends Germany 2016' study confirms that, alongside engineers, computer scientists are particularly well placed.
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... companies are on the move: they mostly use online channels for employer branding. This figure has risen slightly from 62% last year to currently 63%. However, there is a downward trend in job advertisements: In the previous year, 68% of employers still disseminated their job advertisements via social media; in 2016, this figure is 63%. 10% of respondents stated that they check the profiles of applicants on social media (2015: 9%). According to Staufenbiel, there is a clear trend towards greater integration of social media. However, they still play no role at all for 14% of companies.
