Life at Zenjob

At Zenjob, we strive to create a collaborative and supportive work environment. The company values transparency, communication, and creativity. Our employees are encouraged to take ownership of their work and contribute their unique skills and perspectives.

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Our hiring process

Depending on the type of role and seniority, the process might be adapted. Typically, there are six stages:

  • 1

    Your Application

    You have found the right job for yourself; after submission,
    we will review, assess the next steps and get in touch with you.

  • 2

    Meet Your Recruiter

    We want to hear more about you and provide you with more information. This step will either take place on the phone or via video call. Tip: Prepare by researching our business and values!

  • 3

    Meet Your Hiring Manager

    Enjoy an in-depth conversation with your potential lead about the team and the role. In addition, it will touch on assessing some key skills you’ll need for the role.

  • 4

    Take-Home Assignment

    We want to see your skills in action! Complete a challenge or case study to demonstrate what you’re capable of (only applicable to some positions).

  • 5

    Final Round

    This stage usually includes a series of interviews, including the chance to learn more about Zenjob from one of our founders. For the final round, we’d like you to visit the office if possible!

  • 6

    Offer

    If all goes well, we’ll make an offer to the candidate we have identified as the best for the role.

FAQ

    • Do some homework. Knowing a little about us and our culture and values is always good.
    • Be yourself and honest.
    • Ask us any questions that may be helpful for you to know.
    • Take your time in answering, and remember to be clear about your point.

  • The Recruiter will inform you about the process at the end of your first interview. Of course, things can change, especially in a fast-moving environment, but our recruiter will keep you informed if anything changes.

  • Due to capacity, we can only offer feedback calls to candidates who reach the hiring manager interview stage and beyond.

  • We only cover travel expenses for full-time position applicants who must travel to the HQ from another location outside of Berlin’s federal state. Zenjob will cover a 2nd class train ticket. We don’t cover any expenses for traveling by car.

  • On average, we aim for our processes to take 25 calendar days. However, people involved are sometimes out-of-office or sick, so the length of time may vary.

  • Indeed, you can. However, we advise against applying for more than two opportunities at once. When we screen your application, we keep our various job opportunities in mind. We might even suggest applying for a different position if we find it more suitable for your profile.

  • We strongly believe in second chances, or third, or fourth … well, you get the drift, right? And this is why we don’t restrict the number of times you can apply for any position.

  • No, you don’t need to dress to impress. We believe in an open culture that’s free of restrictive dress codes. Formal? Semi-formal? Casual? Whatever works for you works for us as well.

  • We aim to provide a seamless interview experience. This is why your feedback is extremely important to us. We’ll ask you to provide feedback after completing your interviews. Good, bad, ugly – whatever it is, we encourage you to share your feedback and tell us how we did.

  • They say that great things take time, but at Zenjob, we work fast. We’ll start working on your profile as soon as you apply for a particular role. A recruiter will be assigned to you who’ll work in the background to process your application and aim to get back to you within 48 hours.

  • We won’t judge your resume based on its number of pages. After all, the more achievements and skills you have to show, the better your chances might be, right? However, we’d suggest you put precise and to-the-point information to help us understand your profile better.

Your benefits

  • Learning opportunities

    Each Zennie has an annual learning and development budget of €750 for individual learning goals, as well as the opportunity to improve their English and German language skills using Babbel materials and live lessons!

  • Mobility

    We offer a monthly budget of €40 at Navit to spend on the transportation of your choice. Additionally, we also help you own your dream Bike through JobRad.

  • Work-life balance

    We offer 28 vacation days per year plus one additional day of leave per year from two years of employment (up to a maximum of 30). We also offer a hybrid working policy where remote working is possible.

  • Keeping active

    We offer a discounted gym membership at FitX and a discount at Urban Sports Club. We also have a ping-pong table and a foosball table in the office.

  • Keeping fueled

    We offer fresh fruit and vegetable baskets twice a week and a catered company lunch every other Friday. We also offer digital food vouchers through Circula, which provide a monthly tax-free meal allowance of up to €103,50.

  • Dog-friendly office

    Our Zennies have a soft spot for their furry companions. So much, in fact, that there is even a Slack channel dedicated to our pets.

Your Onboarding at Zenjob

  • 1

    Your first day – On this special day, you will receive a warm personal welcome not only from your manager and team members but from the entire organization. Our Company Onboarding program is designed to make you feel valued and part of our community right from the start.

  • 2

    To kick off your journey, our lovely Workplace team will provide you with a comprehensive introduction to our headquarters office. They will guide you through our vibrant workplace environment, helping you familiarize yourself with the various facilities and amenities available to you.

  • 3

    Once you’ve settled into our inspiring workspace, our dedicated IT team will be there to assist you in setting up your equipment and ensuring that you have everything you need to dive into your new role seamlessly.

  • 4

    Company Onboarding – We offer a 4-day Company Onboarding starting every 1st of the month. As a New Joiner, you get to learn more about our mission, culture, and story. You will participate in a value workshop and get introductions to many departments throughout Zenjob.

  • 5

    Onboarding never stops – We will pair you up with a team internal Buddy to further facilitate the onboarding into your department and role. There’s no such thing as too many questions, we believe in a collaborative and supportive work environment. Your Buddy will, next to your manager, provide you with job-specific training to familiarize yourself with your role, responsibilities, systems, and tools.

  • 6

    Ongoing support – anything that goes beyond your new role and you have questions about – our People Operations team is happy to help with it. Be it with benefits enrollment, employment agreements, or any required paperwork.