Stepstone
Professional and early-career hiring across European markets.
- stepstone.de
- Generalist
- AT, BE, DE, NL
- Contract and Paid
- Quick Apply
Stepstone expects one vacancy per advert, a visible salary and location, and a fixed description structure. External links belong only where the format permits them, while QR codes and tracking pixels are prohibited. Because every Stepstone placement is paid, checking the content before submission prevents a purchased runtime from beginning with avoidable corrections.
Pre-publication checklist
Stepstone publishes rules an advert has to meet, and an ad that misses one can be rejected after you have paid for it. The requirements below are the ones that change how you write the posting — the linked pages are the full and current version.
- One advert, one vacancy. Bundling several openings into a single post, or running an open call for applications, is not allowed.
- Pay has to be stated as an hourly or salaried figure. "Competitive" on its own does not satisfy the rule.
- The primary location of the role has to be visible in the advert itself, along with any travel or relocation expectations.
- The advert has to follow the board's own section structure — introduction, tasks, profile, what you offer, further information — in that order, and extra headings inside a section are not accepted.
- Outbound links are confined to the closing section. Links to other vacancies or to external content are not carried in the body.
- No QR codes and no tracking pixels of your own inside the advert.
Read in full: Stepstone Anzeigenrichtlinien
Common rejection reasons and fixes
| Reason | What to change |
|---|---|
| The advert does not follow Stepstone's required section order. | Rebuild the description around the prescribed employer, role, task, profile and offer sections before resubmitting. |
| The body contains a QR code, tracking pixel or misplaced external link. | Remove embedded tracking and keep any allowed outbound link inside the section Stepstone designates for it. |
| One paid advert combines more than one role or omits pay or location. | Publish one vacancy per advert and add the genuine salary information and primary work location. |
Questions
Does Stepstone require a fixed job-advert structure?
Yes. Its advertising guidelines prescribe named content sections in a set order, so an employer template may need to be rearranged.
Can a Stepstone advert contain tracking pixels or QR codes?
No. Stepstone's guidelines prohibit both. External links are also restricted to the permitted part of the advert.
Does a Stepstone advert need salary and location information?
Yes. State the genuine remuneration and primary work location so the advert contains the employment information Stepstone requires.
Can Stepstone Campus be used for an experienced role?
No. Campus is intended for trainees, students and early-career hiring. Choose the professional product tier for an established role.
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