Executives: Highly qualified, successful, looking for work – Four people affected report
In the crisis, people whose careers have so far gone steeply upwards are also no longer finding a job. Four people affected talk about the challenges this presents them with.
A growing number of highly qualified professionals, including managers and academics, are struggling to find new jobs in Germany. According to the Institut für Arbeitsmarkt- und Berufsforschung (IAB), around 15,000 jobs are being lost in the industry every month. The number of unemployed executives has risen by 14% over the past year, and many are finding it difficult to secure new positions despite their qualifications.
Several individuals, including Lukas Meier, a former finance executive, and Franka Gruber, an IT leader, share their experiences of being out of work and facing challenges in their job search.
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