Rankings of Employers: Police and Bundeswehr Remain Among the Top Ten
In the latest Trendence Student Employer Ranking 2025, the top 10 list and exact year-on-year changes are yet to be published. However, some insights can be gleaned from the available data.
The police have maintained their appeal, securing the fourth spot in the ranking, despite a drop from the top position last year. The Bundeswehr, Germany's military, has slipped one place to sixth position in the same ranking. On the other hand, Deutsche Bahn has experienced a significant fall, moving from 30th to 42nd place.
The BMW Group follows Porsche in the ranking, with the Mercedes-Benz Group also featuring among the top employers. Interestingly, the firefighter service has made a new entry at the 25th spot.
The Federal Foreign Office has seen a notable decline, moving from 10th to 25th place in the student employer ranking. The Bundeswehr, however, has made a significant improvement in the Trendence Ranking 2025 for academically trained employees, climbing from 45th to 21st place. The Sparkassen financial group has also seen a rise, moving from 30th to 27th place in the student employer ranking.
The German Red Cross has slipped from 15th place to 16th in the student employer ranking, while the Federal Employment Agency has improved its position, moving from 41st to 36th place.
The Trendence Institute, based in Berlin, has been conducting studies, statistics, and trends on the labour market for 25 years. The Institute's rankings are based on student surveys that reflect employer attractiveness, reputation, benefits, and career opportunities.
While the exact rankings and changes for 2025 are yet to be officially released, it's worth noting that in previous years, major global technology firms, consulting companies, automotive manufacturers, and large consumer brands have frequently appeared in the top 10 for student attractiveness in Germany and Europe. Commonly recurring companies include Google, Microsoft, Amazon, BMW, Daimler (Mercedes-Benz), Allianz, Siemens, Bosch, SAP, and Deutsche Telekom.
For the most accurate and detailed Trendence Ranking 2025 and year-on-year changes, it's recommended to wait for the official Trendence Graduate Barometer reports or visit their website when they are published. In the meantime, various companies such as Tredence, Meta, Amazon, and ALDI DX are making headlines for their high packages and other attractive offers to students.
- Despite a rich history in diverse career fields, sports organizations may not typically fall within the top employers in Germany, given that they usually appear alongside major tech firms, consulting companies, and automotive manufacturers in the Trendence Student Employer Ranking.
- Aspiring athletes with an eye on a career in sports could potentially explore opportunities with sporting goods manufacturers, as companies like Adidas and Puma, known for their competitive benefits and career prospects, may provide an avenue for those seeking to work in the sports industry.
