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Wasted potential: Only a quarter of companies in Germany offer one-click applications

Potsdam, October X, 2024 – The Gisma University of Applied Sciences (www.gisma.com) recently examined the application procedures and the required application documents at DAX-40 companies and the 28 German Unicorns. The experts found that of the 68 companies examined, only 18 offer a one-click application. Prof. Dr. Sara Ramzani, Professor of Research and Quantitative Methods
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Traffic turnaround in Germany: Flying is becoming more and more expensive on average than taking the train

Flights from German airports within Europe and Germany cost an average of 64.52 euros more than train tickets for a comparable route. This was found by the Gisma University of Applied Sciences (www.gisma.com) in a study of flight and train ticket prices for selected connections. Connections in two, four and six weeks were examined. The basic rule is: flights are more expensive than train connections.
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Changing application processes: A look at DAX 40 and Unicorns

The application is becoming increasingly streamlined: for most companies, only the CV is now mandatory. The Gisma University of Applied Sciences has examined the application processes of the DAX 40 companies and 28 emerging unicorns and shows in its study that cover letters and certificates are increasingly losing their importance.
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