Kontaktschmiede GmbH, based in Friedrichshafen, is an innovative platform that connects companies with young talent - without traditional CVs, but with genuine exchange.

Why visibility is crucial today: In times of a shortage of skilled labour, it is no longer enough to simply place job advertisements. Companies need to become tangible - with attitude, personality and real stories. Kontaktschmiede creates precisely these spaces for encounters.

NextGen-Events: personal encounters with pre-selected students and decision-makers from regional companies - not a CV, but a real experience.

Visibility & Employer Branding: Your company becomes visible and tangible at universities, on social media and through our ambassador programme all year round. Kontaktschmiede GmbH

Targeted recruiting & Talent-Pipeline: Direct links with up-and-coming talent - individually & throughout the year through exclusive NextGen profiles.

Voices from the network

‘Through the partnership with Kontaktschmiede, we want to put ourselves, the Handtmann Group of Companies, as a hidden champion on the shortlist of top talents outside our home country and industries.’ - Markus Handtmann, Managing Director

‘I am very glad that I took the opportunity to get to know so many companies in one evening in a personal dialogue. This also led to the contact with Hensoldt, where I will now be writing my bachelor's thesis.’ -Lukas Herdeg, NextGen participant

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Visibility with impact:

Kontaktschmiede GmbH offers more than traditional recruiting methods. It enables companies to present themselves authentically, make direct contact with young talent and build long-term relationships. At a time when the ‘war for talent’ is more intense than ever, Kontaktschmiede offers an innovative approach to being recognised as an attractive employer. You can find more information and contact details on the official Kontaktschmiede GmbH website:

👉 www.kontaktschmiede.com

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