Potential employees are seldom paid to attend a job interview. However, the limitations on travel due to the Covid pandemic have caused some employers to rethink their strategy.
Skilled workers within the IT sector, in particular, are in high demand as Europe opens back up once again.
Stefan Knoll, the founder of Deutsche Familienversicherung, a fast-growing insurer based in Frankfurt, is now offering €500 to anyone who interviews for a vacancy, €1,000 to those who make it to a second round, and €5,000 to candidates who complete a six month probation.
