

Team Trenkwalder
almost 2 years ago
•3 min read
New: Application via WhatsApp
Introduction of WhatsApp as application and communication channel for applicants and employees
WhatsApp is one of the most important communication channels we use every day.
Now you can do the same for job applications - easily, quickly and in compliance with the GDPR.
As a first mover in the recruitment industry, Trenkwalder offers all job seekers the opportunity to apply via WhatsApp. Further communication can also be carried out directly via WhatsApp, as can communication with employees.
This is how it works:
Select your dream job on our Trenkwalder job page.
Click on "Apply via WhatsApp" to start the chat.
Then follow the individual steps in the chat process to enter your application details.
At the end, simply click on "Send" - Done - your application has been sent!
Your personal Trenkwalder recruiter will get back to you via WhatsApp as soon as possible.
Applying can be that easy!
Interested in finding out more? Then stay tuned!
*The data is then processed in the back-end at Trenkwalder in compliance with GDPR and answered via a chat function in the sales tool!
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