How do you succeed with lateral entry in the German job market?

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In the DACH region, IHK/HWK and continuing education certificates serve as additional trust signals. Career change in DACH: 90-day learning plan with evidence artefacts (project, certificate, case study). Internal role change: transparently prioritise competency gaps per target role. Note: Targeting too many roles simultaneously significantly reduces the success rate. (Sources: O*NET OnLine, ESCO Classification)

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