Understanding Employer Verification
When browsing Ausbildung opportunities on GoAusbildung, you'll notice a small verification check next to some company names. This guide explains what it means and what it does not mean.
What the Verification Check Means
The check simply indicates that we confirmed the company is a real, registered business operating in Germany. It is a basic legitimacy signal, nothing more.
What It Does Not Mean
The verification check is not a safety guarantee, a quality rating, or a recommendation. It does not tell you anything about salary, training quality, or your chances of being hired. A company without the check is not automatically suspicious. Many legitimate employers simply have not gone through the step.
So treat the check as one small data point, and always research every employer yourself before applying.
How to Research an Employer
Whether or not a company shows the check, do your own homework before you apply:
- Visit the company's website and read about what they do.
- Search for the company online and look for employee reviews on sites like Kununu or Glassdoor.
- Confirm the company exists at the address listed.
- Check that the role still appears on the employer's own career page.