Academic Sebastian Dettmers Faced Job Market Challenges Despite Qualifications
Sebastian Dettmers, an academic, faced challenges securing employment despite his qualifications. He entered the job market at the turn of the 2000s, a time when Germany was grappling with high unemployment rates of around 10%. The digital revolution was in full swing when Dettmers began his career. The internet and digital media were booming, but finding a job proved difficult. Despite the economic growth in the sector, Dettmers struggled to secure a position. After a prolonged job search, Dettmers finally found employment at Stepstone. This marked the beginning of his career in the media industry, although the specific circumstances surrounding his hiring remain unclear. Sebastian Dettmers, despite facing initial difficulties, secured a job at Stepstone. His experience highlights the challenges academics can face when entering the job market, even during periods of economic growth in related industries.
