Recruit skilled professionals from non-EU countries. Support people personally.
SEARCH4 combines international recruitment for mid-sized businesses with fair recruitment practices, a prepared start and participation in the local community. With selected country partners and specialist contacts — from the search to settling in.
Getting to know each other. Considering professional skills and collaboration together.
01 / MORE THAN AN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT
The right professional. A shared beginning.
A successful appointment takes more than a matching profile. We clarify professional requirements, personal expectations and workplace conditions. Language, onboarding and life in the local community are part of the conversation from the start.
Personal selectionTransparent termsA prepared startLong-term belonging
02 / OUR COMMITMENT
Fair recruitment. Concrete standards.
For us, responsibility begins before the first introduction. Our requirements also apply to collaboration across our partner network.
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No recruitment costs for professionals.
No recruitment fees or related costs charged to professionals — including throughout the partner chain. Clear working conditions and understandable information provide the basis for an informed, independent decision.
02
Language preparation with reliable support.
Our minimum requirement: country partners work with the Goethe-Institut in their country. Language preparation and the required evidence are clarified according to the role and the individual procedure.
A selection standard for our country partners — not a claim that SEARCH4 is certified or endorsed by the Goethe-Institut.
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Assess team fit personally.
Professional competence, motivation and team culture belong together. We personally align the expectations of the professional and employer, including everyday work, leadership and collaboration.
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Prepare the employer for the start.
Who will support the first few weeks? Which language does the team use? Together, we review contacts, onboarding and resources, and plan a start the organisation can support.
Bring professional suitability and personal expectations together early.
03 / ONE NETWORK. CLEAR RESPONSIBILITIES.
Search internationally. Provide support together.
SEARCH4 coordinates the recruitment process. Country partners support the search and preparation locally. For specialist questions, we involve the right contacts from our partner network.
Before starting, we agree with you which services we coordinate, who delivers them and which terms apply. This turns individual steps into a transparent process.
Clarify requirements, documents and responsibilities early. Specialist partners support the procedures; individual legal advice is provided by appropriately qualified legal advisers.
Opportunity Card support
For suitable candidates, we coordinate support on requirements, documents and next steps with specialist partners. The Opportunity Card is for job searching; the appropriate route into employment is assessed individually.
Blocked accounts for students
We connect international students with providers of blocked accounts as a possible proof of funding. Account opening and management are handled by the provider. Study and skilled employment remain distinct purposes of residence.
Relocation & orientation
Prepare relocation, the housing search and first steps in Germany with specialist partners. We agree specific support needs and available services with everyone involved.
The relevant authorities decide on visas and residence permits. The scope, costs and responsibilities of partner services are agreed transparently before engagement.
04 / IN THE TEAM. IN EVERYDAY LIFE. IN THE REGION.
The contract is signed. Support settling in.
A good start takes orientation in the team and connections in everyday life. Together with employers and partners, we plan steps that help people belong.
A prepared workplace is the beginning. Personal support makes the difference.
Starting in the team
Prepare named contacts, clear responsibilities and an agreed onboarding plan. Discuss expectations and experiences regularly.
Making daily life easier
Where needed, connect people with housing, language and local orientation support. Address open questions early and follow up agreed steps.
Participating locally
Explore access to clubs, sport, culture and education together. Belonging does not stop at the workplace gate.
REGIOHERO 360° · PLATFORM IN DEVELOPMENT
Established at work. Connected locally.
RegioHero 360° is developing the connection between career opportunities, personal encounters and regional services. The ecosystem aims to connect employers and people over the long term.
Our recruitment services and individually agreed partner support are available today. Digital platform services are being developed step by step.
For mid-sized employers looking to recruit skilled professionals from non-EU countries for work in Germany, and willing to actively support onboarding and local integration. In our initial conversation, we clarify the role, qualifications, language, location and suitable search approach.
What does fair recruitment mean at SEARCH4?
Transparent working conditions and understandable communication. Our standard: no recruitment fees or related costs charged to professionals, including throughout the partner chain. Responsibilities and agreed services are clarified before starting.
What requirements apply to country partners?
Working with the Goethe-Institut in the respective country is a minimum requirement for our country partners. We also require clear contacts, transparent processes and compliance with our fair recruitment standards. This does not imply certification or endorsement of SEARCH4 by the Goethe-Institut.
Does SEARCH4 support visas, the Opportunity Card and blocked accounts?
We coordinate the agreed support with specialist partners. Appropriately qualified legal advisers assess immigration law matters. We connect people with relevant contacts for the Opportunity Card and blocked accounts, including for students. The suitable purpose of residence and required evidence are clarified individually; the competent authorities decide on applications.
What happens after the contract is signed?
Together with the employer and partners involved, we plan arrival, initial orientation and onboarding. Named contacts and agreed conversations help identify open questions early. Regional contacts and services also support settling in outside the workplace.
What role does RegioHero 360° play?
RegioHero 360° is our complementary regional ecosystem in development. It aims to connect career opportunities, personal encounters and regional services. Recruitment and partner support agreed today are available independently of the platform's development stage.
The images illustrate introductions and onboarding; they do not show documented client projects.