{
  "id": 3480150,
  "title": "Führungskräfte: Hochqualifiziert, erfolgreich, arbeitssuchend – Vier Betroffene berichten",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/fuhrungskrafte-hochqualifiziert-erfolgreich-arbeitssuchend-vier",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-08-26T09:26:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Handelsblatt",
    "slug": "handelsblatt",
    "url": "https://www.handelsblatt.com/karriere/karriere-wie-sich-lange-arbeitslosigkeit-auf-hochqualifizierte-auswirkt/100228751.html"
  },
  "original_language": "de",
  "account": "Berlin - In Germany, it was once believed that if one was diligent, motivated, and qualified, they could find work. However, the job market has evolved. During the present economic downturn, many companies are not only hiring fewer people but also laying off employees. According to the Institute for Employment Research (IAB), around 15,000 jobs are lost each month in the industry alone. This means that an increasing number of job seekers are encountering fewer available positions. A notable change is the increasing number of highly qualified academics, executives, or managers seeking employment. Within a year, the number of unemployed executives across all sectors increased by 14 percent, as indicated by figures from the German Federal Statistical Office. Additionally, the proportion of academics unemployed for more than a year has recently risen. The Handelsblatt newspaper initiated an appeal on LinkedIn, which received over 100 responses from affected professionals. They are highly skilled, led teams, and some held C-level positions. Most of them were let go or offered a contract termination. Some even left their employer voluntarily, assuming they would quickly find new opportunities. Most of them are between 50 and 60 years old. Four of them share their experiences of facing the prolonged unemployment and the challenges it presents.",
  "summary": "In der Krise finden auch Menschen, deren Karrieren bislang steil nach oben gingen, keinen Job mehr. Vier Betroffene erzählen, vor welche Herausforderungen sie das stellt.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}