# Stepstone

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

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Type</strong></td><td>Specialised</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Region</strong></td><td>Germany, Austria, Switzerland</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Target group</strong></td><td>Professionals, industry-specific</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Posting types</strong></td><td>Paid/premium multiposting</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Monthly jobs</strong></td><td>600.000+ jobs posted</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Reach</strong></td><td>67+ million monthly visits</td></tr></tbody></table>

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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.

<a href="https://join.com/promote/boards/stepstone" class="button primary">Explore Stepstone products</a>

<table><thead><tr><th width="155.2977294921875">Product name</th><th width="146.30816650390625">Duration</th><th>Best for</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Campus</td><td>30 days</td><td>Interns and apprentices</td></tr><tr><td>Pro</td><td>30 days</td><td>General hiring across all industries</td></tr><tr><td>Pro Plus</td><td>30 days</td><td>+15% more applicants than Pro; prioritised delivery</td></tr><tr><td>Pro Ultimate</td><td>60 days</td><td>+50% more applicants; multiple refreshes</td></tr><tr><td>Select</td><td>15 days</td><td>Blue-collar roles (e.g. drivers, warehouse staff)<br><a href="https://www.stepstone.de/e-recruiting/jobtitel/">Overview</a> of permitted job titles</td></tr><tr><td>Select Plus</td><td>30 days</td><td>Skilled workers (e.g. nurses, craftsmen)<br><a href="https://www.stepstone.de/e-recruiting/jobtitel/">Overview</a> of permitted job titles</td></tr></tbody></table>

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Stepstone Select and Select Plus are only available for specific job titles. Eligibility is verified after purchase. [Go here ](https://stepstone.de/e-recruiting/jobtitel)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


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