Stepstone

Use JOIN to promote your jobs using premium products and tailored industry-specific campaigns from Stepstone — one of the most popular generalist job platform across the DACH region.

Stepstone connects employers with specialised talent in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. Its premium pricing reflects an exclusive talent pool, offering access to industry-specific professionals. With an extensive partner network, Stepstone is ideal for filling niche and hard-to-hire positions across various sectors and regions. Stepstone offers powerful visibility, smart matching algorithms, and a network of specialised and regional job portals — making it ideal for attracting top talent across a wide range of roles.

Details about Stepstone

Type

Specialised

Region

Germany, Austria, Switzerland

Target group

Professionals, industry-specific

Posting types

Paid/premium multiposting

Monthly jobs

600.000+ jobs posted

Reach

67+ million monthly visits

Stepstone does not currently support organic multiposting. Premium postings are available through the JOIN Store tab and offer much greater reach and visibility through powerful campaign tools, audience targeting, and branded layouts.

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Stepstone premium products

You can choose from a variety of premium options to meet your specific hiring needs. These can be accessed through the Store tab or when you click Promote on any job card in JOIN.

Explore Stepstone products

Product name	Duration	Best for
Campus	30 days	Interns and apprentices
Pro	30 days	General hiring across all industries
Pro Plus	30 days	+15% more applicants than Pro; prioritised delivery
Pro Ultimate	60 days	+50% more applicants; multiple refreshes
Select	15 days	Blue-collar roles (e.g. drivers, warehouse staff) Overview of permitted job titles
Select Plus	30 days	Skilled workers (e.g. nurses, craftsmen) Overview of permitted job titles

Stepstone Select and Select Plus are only available for specific job titles. Eligibility is verified after purchase. Go here for the list of job titles and approved roles.

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Features and benefits

Stepstone Premium products are designed to optimise ob visibility and attract high-quality applicants through a mix of advanced targeting and performance tools:

• Email Newsletters & Notifications: Notify candidates directly about your job openings.

• Performance Marketing: Ads are distributed across a network of over 700 platforms and 90% of the most-visited websites via retargeting.

• Google Top Ranking: Ensure your job ad appears prominently through search engine marketing.

• Social Media Campaigns: Extend visibility by targeting candidates on social platforms.

• Algorithm-Driven Matching: Stepstone uses advanced data and algorithms to match jobs to the most suitable candidates, ensuring precise targeting.

• Mobile Optimization: Access to over 7.9 million app downloads enhances mobile job search visibility.

• Refresh Options: Keep postings relevant with regular refreshes to boost their position in search results.

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Job quality guidelines

To ensure your job postings are published successfully and attract suitable candidates, follow these key content rules when writing your ads:

• Include clear job title, company description, tasks, requirements, and location

• Use common, precise job titles; avoid jargon, abbreviations, or ALL CAPS

• Keep titles gender-neutral (e.g. m/f/d) and consistent in one language

• No collective ads, unsolicited applications, or QR codes

• Only allow links in the “Contact” section (career site, email, phone, privacy policy)

• Work location cannot be changed after publication

• Applications must go through the Stepstone “Apply now” button

• External tracking (e.g. pixels) is not permitted