We are a recruitment consultancy specializing in young professionals and place candidates in permanent positions as well as in work-integrated further training options through SIBE master's programs. We support candidates in their search for a suitable company. We also advise on possible career paths, potential, and skills, and work with our talented candidates to optimize their application documents.

We have a total of around 20 employees divided into different teams. Our office is located in Herrenberg, near Stuttgart.

The following requirements apply to placement in permanent employment:

• Completed bachelor's degree
• Maximum of 5-8 years of relevant professional experience in Germany
• German language skills of at least B2

The following requirements apply for placement in combination with a work-integrated master's degree at SIBE:

• Completed bachelor's degree
• Initial work experience (e.g., in the form of working student positions, internships, or permanent employment)
• Proof of English proficiency (minimum B2 level, no more than 3 years old). If you do not yet have proof of your proficiency, we recommend, for example, this free English test, which includes a certificate:Free standardized English test in accordance with the CEFR | EF SET

You can find more information about the master's program at SIBE here: https://www.steinbeis-sibe.de/school/faq/

If you have any questions about the application deadline or specific job postings, please feel free to email us or call us at +49 7032 22 993 99.

Please apply online at: https://saphir-deutschland.de/stellenangebote/

If you encounter any technical problems, you are also welcome to send us your documents (in a PDF file) to application@steinbeis-saphir.de.

Yes, that is possible—just send us your current transcript.

It's up to you! If a particular position appeals to you, then feel free to apply for it directly. If you are still undecided or find several positions interesting, then feel free to send us a speculative application. The selection process for admission is the same for all job vacancies.

No, please only apply once (for a specific position or as a speculative application). Once you have successfully completed our selection process, you can view all current job vacancies and then let us know which other partner companies you are interested in.

No, we do not require a cover letter. However, if you would like to write one, please describe your motivation or explain why a specific position or department is particularly well suited to you.

No, the advantage of our talent pool is that you only need to apply to companies via our application portal. This saves you time and increases your chances of getting in touch with several exciting companies.

Our partner companies are usually looking for a new team member to start immediately. However, you can apply to us at any time, as it is possible to start at the companies on the 1st and 15th of each month. We regularly receive similar new positions, so feel free to apply now, even if you are only available at a later date.

You can apply at any time. Most positions at our partner companies are available immediately. The best time to apply is about 3–4 months before your desired start date—this will give you enough time to find a suitable partner company.

All positions advertised on our homepage are still vacant. Feel free to take a look here and use the filter options to narrow down your search: https://saphir-deutschland.de/stellenangebote/

• Current resume in German and/or English
• University transcript(s) including grade report and university diploma(s) OR current grade report and certificate of enrollment if studies have not yet been completed
• University entrance qualification (e.g., high school diploma or similar)
• Work and/or internship references
• Proof of English proficiency (minimum B2 level, no more than 3 years old). If you do not yet have proof of your proficiency, we recommend, for example, this free English test, which includes a certificate:Free standardized English test in accordance with the CEFR | EF SET

Optional:

• • Additional references and certificates
  • Letters of recommendation, confirmations of volunteer work

For applicants with a college or university degree from China, Vietnam, and India: Certificate from the Academic Evaluation Center (APS) – further information can be found here or in the follow-up question.

The APS (Academic Evaluation Center) is a cooperation between the German Embassy and the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD). Its main task is to verify the authenticity of university or college certificates submitted from China, Vietnam, and India. Applicants with documents from Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan do not need a certificate from the Academic Evaluation Center.

If the result is positive, a certificate will be issued confirming that the documents submitted are genuine and that the academic achievements are sufficient for studying at a German university. Only when this certificate is available is it possible to apply for a student visa in Germany. Applying for such a certificate can take up to 60 days.

An APS certificate is not required if you obtained your university entrance qualification (school leaving certificate) outside of China, Vietnam, or India.

The certificate must already be available when you apply for the SIBE master's programs, otherwise our application and selection process cannot continue.

Detailed information on applying for the certificate from the Academic Examination Center (APS) can be found here: https://www.uni-assist.de/tools/glossar/erklaerung/begriff/akademische-pruefstelle-aps/

Due to legal regulations regarding admission, we are required to verify your university entrance qualification.

A minimum English proficiency level of B2 is required. If you do not yet have a certificate (issued within the last 3 years), we recommend, for example, this free English test, which includes a certificate: Free standardized English test based on the CEFR | EF SET

At the time of application, you must provide proof of English proficiency. If you have proof of English proficiency (minimum B2 level, no older than 3 years), please upload it along with the rest of your application materials.

If you don't have any proof of your English proficiency, we recommend, for example, this free English test that includes a certificate:Free standardized English test based on the CEFR | EF SET

The English test consists of a 25-minute reading section and a 25-minute listening section. No special preparation is required.

Yes, you'll receive a certificate once you've completed the test.

Yes, you must always go through the SAPHIR selection process. Although the company's commitment is an important first step toward starting your studies, you must still pass our selection process. You will receive further information on this after submitting your application.

• online application
• Review of your documents (response within 5 business days)

If your documents are approved:

• Personal interview via MS Teams in German or English
• Follow-up: KODE® skills assessment and completion of a questionnaire (to assess your background and knowledge)

If feedback is positive: inclusion in the talent pool

Prepare yourself as you would for a normal job interview. In addition to your academic achievements and career to date, we focus on your overall performance, skills, and motivation.

The conversation will take place online via Microsoft Teams.

Our interviews are conducted in German. However, it is also possible for our international applicants to complete the interview and the KODE® competency assessment in English.

No problem, just contact your contact person—in this case, an alternative date can be arranged quickly.

One of our recruiters will contact you to arrange appointments for the online selection process via MS Teams. We will, of course, take your availability into account.

Please allow approximately 30-45 minutes for the interview. Afterwards, you will need to complete our KODE skills assessment and other important information in the application portal. Please allow another 45 minutes for this. The follow-up does not have to be completed immediately after the interview. You have 24 hours after the interview to do this.

If a position has already been filled by the time you have completed our selection process, we will unfortunately no longer be able to consider your application for that position. However, we have a large number of vacancies and new ones are added every day. Once you have been added to our talent pool, we can forward your documents directly to our partner companies' new vacancies and actively support you in your search for a partner company.

Please do not see this as a reflection on your knowledge. Currently, only about 20% make it into our talent pool. In this case, you are welcome to reapply after 6 months. You will also receive our KODE® evaluation. You are welcome to use these results to work on your skills.

In this case, you will be added to our talent pool. Here you now have the opportunity to apply for all of our current job vacancies.

KODE® is a questionnaire that assesses your skills under normal and difficult conditions and is therefore not a personality test. The results give you the opportunity to reflect on your strengths, identify your weaker skills, and determine areas for improvement. There are no right or wrong answers; it simply offers you the chance to analyze your current skills and areas for improvement.

The KODE® questionnaire displays 24 incomplete sentences, each of which must be completed with one of four possible answers. These answers must be ranked using numbers – each number may only be used once (from "4 – most applicable" to "1 – least applicable").

It usually takes about 20 minutes to complete the questionnaire.

Once you have been accepted into the talent pool, we will assist you in finding a partner company. We will arrange a separate appointment with you to explain everything in more detail. During this meeting, we will also be happy to discuss your resume in more detail and optimize it if necessary to make it even more attractive to companies.

During your time in the talent pool, you will have a personal contact person whom you can contact at any time with all your questions and concerns. Of course, you can also contact any other SAPHIR contact person.

Please feel free to direct your questions to your personal contact person. Alternatively, you can also contact the respective job supervisor. You can find their details under the job advertisement.

Once you’re accepted into our talent pool, you’ll remain an active member for up to 24 months. This period is limited for data protection reasons. However, you can renew your consent at any time, which will extend your time in the talent pool accordingly. Regardless of this, you can adjust your status at any time—for example, by taking a break; we’re here to accommodate your needs!

No, there are no costs associated with being part of the SAPHIR talent pool. Both the coaching after possible acceptance into our talent pool and, for example, the offer of KODE counseling (a 30-minute discussion of the KODE self-assessment, which is part of the selection process) are 100% free of charge.

You have the following options for finding a partner company:

• You apply for currently advertised job vacancies at our partner companies: https://saphir-deutschland.de/stellenangebote/
• A partner company notices your profile in our talent catalog. After successfully completing our selection process, all new additions to our talent pool are introduced to our corporate network with an anonymized short profile.
• You take advantage of our coaching offer. SAPHIR can help you win over your dream employer for a cooperation with the SIBE program.

Once you are in our talent pool, your documents will be forwarded to companies with positions that you are interested in and that match your profile.

The SAPHIR Talent Catalog is published every two months and essentially serves as a “profile overview” of selected talents whom we introduce to suitable partner companies. We therefore include all new profiles in our talent pool in this catalog—without disclosing any personal information; only your experience and skills are listed here. Companies can then use it to search specifically for suitable candidates for their open positions.

If a company is interested in your profile, we will contact you directly to discuss the position and introduce you to the company.

Sure, that's no problem. Just let us know and we'll give you all the necessary information.

Yes, we have already had vacancies in England, Austria, Switzerland, and Mexico. A partner company from abroad is always possible.

To see which positions we have in your area, please use the filter options (location/region/postal code or within a radius of) in our job portal: https://saphir-deutschland.de/stellenangebote/

Your weekly working hours vary greatly and depend on the respective partner company – they are usually between 35 and 40 hours per week.

Your partner company will usually support you by covering the program fees (€1,160/month plus VAT) and travel expenses for in-person seminars. You will pay €350/month in tuition fees, which you can claim as a tax deduction.

In addition, you will receive a salary—the exact amount is determined individually by your partner company and depends on specific conditions (e.g., your profile, weekly working hours, vacation, benefits, etc.). Feel free to contact us for more details at any time!

If you have any questions about the SIBE master's programs, please refer to the FAQs on the SIBE website.