How We Recruit

Our recruitment process is not standardized to fit all jobs. Instead, each step of the process is tailored to the specific job and its requirements. 

No robots here

Application. This is where our recruitment process usually begins. Take your time filling out the application form and make sure to answer all the questions. This is your chance to show us your motivation and what you know about the role. Our dedicated recruiters will personally review every application, so make sure to stand out from the rest!

What else can make your application stand out? Check out these tips from our recruiters.

Show us what
you’ve got

Case Study. You may be asked to complete a case study challenge designed by our hiring teams. These tasks reflect real challenges our teams face and provide a glimpse into the role. Focus on delivering quality results, and ensure your submission is clear and well-presented. 

Codility. Tech roles may involve a coding challenge on the Codility platform. Through this coding challenge, you’ll have the opportunity to showcase your programming knowledge and problem-solving capabilities specific to the role you’re applying for. Find out more about our tech recruitment process.

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how we recruit

Show us who you are

Interviews. Depending on the role, you may go through two or three interview rounds. Prepare yourself by learning about trivago and how we make money, our working culture and values. Remember, you’re also interviewing us, so bring your questions to learn more about our company culture and the role you’re interviewing for. 

Come as you are. Our hiring process is all about getting to know you.

Checking in

Offer and Onboarding. After the interview rounds, we review all the feedback to make the best decision. If selected, you’ll hear from our hiring manager or recruiter with the details. Your trivago journey starts with a customized onboarding packed with interactive sessions and opportunities to connect with other colleagues.

You can expect our recruiting process to take between 4-6 weeks.