On Znapp.de, our job app, we do not offer any of the above services. Our AI automatically connects you with interested companies that have a vacancy. But we get a lot of questions about these terms through our social media channels and on the phone. That's why we'd like to give you a brief overview here.

Temp work – Work on time! 

Temporary work also includes the unwieldy term Employeeüberlassung and the often negatively connoted term Leiharbeit. In this form of employment, you have the opportunity to work for a limited time in different companies. You are usually permanently employed by a temporary employment agency and your labor is so to speak "lent" to other companies. 

For example:A marketing company needs additional support for a temporary campaign. They inquire with a temporary staffing agency to fill their need on short notice. You are a marketing manager and work in a permanent position at the temporary employment agency. They then send you to the marketing company for the duration of the campaign. The advantage is that you can gain experience in a wide variety of companies and areas. 

Suitable for&span;r who?An employment with a temporary employment agency is only suitable for people who are flexible. You should have a desire to work häufig in other companies and always changing tasks für a limited period. 

Personnel placement and direct placement – The direct way from recruiter to a permanent position 

Recruiters usually perform direct placement. They place you directly in a permanent position with another company. You do not conclude an employment contract with the recruitment agency, but a placement order. Für employees, the placement is usually free, ask and pay attention to the fine print to be sure. In most cases, recruiters search for suitable candidates on behalf of a specific company and place job ads. Or they use headhunters who target people with the right qualifications. If you take the first step and contact a recruitment agency, they will look for a suitable company for you. No matter from whom the search starts, in both cases the future employer should pay the placement fee. If you agree with the new employer, you sign an employment contract there. The recruitment agency is then out.  

For example: You are an experienced software developer and you need to find a new challenge in a growing tech company. The recruiter finds the ideal position for you, introduces you to the company, which is looking for talented developers, and the company hires you permanently.  

Suitable for whom? A recruitment agency is suitable for all those who are looking for a permanent position and do not necessarily have to worry about applications and appointments themselves. From a good recruitment agency you may even be coached a bit, which concerns your documents and your appearance at the interview.  

And what do we do at Znapp? 

We do not provide any of these services mentioned. We provide our job app so that you and your new employer together uncomplicated. And all without long application processes in advance. 

Good to know: Temporary employment agencies and recruiters can also register on Znapp.de. You have the possibility to determine in your profile whether you want to have contact with these service providers or not. Are you open to different working models or do you only want to get in touch with a future employer? Specify in your profile how you would like to do it. Because it's about your career! You decide!