StartSteps Digital Education GmbH

Job Readiness Trainer | Freelance

Berlin, Germany full-time Mid Salary not listed
full-time Mid level Technology & IT Curated
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About the role

StartSteps offers intensive bootcamps to equip aspiring professionals with skills and knowledge to transition into a new technical career. As part of these bootcamp programs, the learners are required to participate in a series of Job Readiness sessions intended to prepare them for a career in the German job market and support them in their job search.

We are about to launch a new SAP training program focused on Procurement and Sales and are currently in search of a part-time Trainer, a crucial role focused on the delivery and teaching of this Job Readiness series. This role will deliver a Job Readiness Series of sessions in English for international talent entering the German market. The series will be delivered to cohorts of mid-career professionals.

We have multiple cohorts planned for the 2027 calendar year, so this role could be responsible for delivering multiple series of sessions concurrently, up to roughly 20 hours per week. Trainings occur one to two days per week Monday-Friday from 9am-6pm.

Tasks

Manage multiple course curriculums, in total delivering 1-2 full-day training sessions per week.

Teach courses on employability topics: including: CVs for Germany, interviews, job searching, using LinkedIn; and soft skills topics including: conflict management, problem solving, teamwork, communication and workplace culture.

Focus advice on German hiring norms.

Give structured feedback to students and set short challenges.

Prepare a short weekly outcomes update.

Requirements

4+ years in Germany in HR/recruiting, coaching or hiring partnerships.

Proven facilitation skills in a field related to job readiness or employability.

Strong portfolio of relevant training materials or guides.

Fluent in English as well as strong German skills.

Reliable setup for live session delivery.

Available starting from January 2027.

Success

Learners leave with German-ready CV and stronger LinkedIn profile.

Learners feel confident and prepared for future interviews.

Learners are able to consistently pass “soft skills” interviews during their job search.

Quality sessions and materials provided to the learners.

Benefits

Dynamic and inclusive work environment.

Equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.

This opportunity supports diverse groups of individuals in preparing for a career transition. It directly contributes to creating a more diverse and inclusive tech landscape.

Join us in making a difference!

Apply now to join our visionary team.

Please include your hourly rate in your cover letter.

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Likely questions

  1. Tell us about work you have done that is close to the Job Readiness Trainer | Freelance role.
  2. How would you approach your first 30 days at StartSteps Digital Education GmbH?
  3. Which of Human Resources, Sales and Readiness have you used recently, and what did it help you achieve?
  4. Describe a time you solved a problem without waiting to be told exactly what to do.
  5. How do you handle busy days, changing priorities, or pressure at work?

Prepare before the call

  • A recent example that proves your experience with Human Resources, Sales and Readiness.
  • One short story with a problem, your action, and the result.
  • Two examples that show the strengths listed on your CV.
  • A clear reason why this role and company interest you.
  • Your availability, preferred work style, and salary expectations.

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  • What would success look like in the first 90 days?
  • What are the main problems this hire should help solve?
  • How does the team give feedback and measure good work?
  • What does a normal working week look like for this role?
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I am interested in the Job Readiness Trainer | Freelance role because I can bring practical experience in Human Resources, Sales and Readiness, learn the team quickly, and contribute to the outcomes StartSteps Digital Education GmbH needs from this hire.

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