Jobmesse Kompakt Leverkusen

Jobmesse Kompakt Leverkusen is a regional careers fair that brings together local employers and people seeking apprenticeships, their first step into the job market, a new position, or the next stage in their careers. At the heart of the event are face-to-face conversations between employers and job seekers, providing a direct and efficient alternative to anonymous online applications.

The event takes place at Forum Leverkusen, one of the city's leading conference and event venues. It is organised by HR Veranstaltungsgesellschaft mbH & Co. KG, an experienced exhibition organiser that hosts regional careers fairs across Germany under the "Jobmesse Kompakt" brand. The company's aim is to connect employers with skilled professionals, graduates, career starters and emerging talent through direct personal contact, thereby strengthening regional labour markets in a sustainable way.

The fair focuses on matching candidates with employment opportunities, apprenticeships, dual study programmes, and career development and continuing professional development opportunities. Visitors can explore current vacancies, graduate entry routes, career prospects for skilled professionals and managers, as well as opportunities for career changers and those looking to take their careers in a new direction. Exhibiting organisations also showcase their employer brand and provide information about career pathways, professional development opportunities, apprenticeship schemes and dual study programmes. Many exhibitors accept CVs directly and conduct initial interviews on the day.

The event has strong ties to the city of Leverkusen and the wider North Rhine-Westphalia economic region. It supports employers in recruiting qualified staff while making it easier for job seekers to connect with attractive regional employers. In doing so, the fair makes an important contribution to addressing skills shortages and supporting regional economic development.

Among the event's key strengths are the opportunity to meet HR professionals face to face, streamlined application processes, and the chance to build valuable professional contacts for future career development. Unlike many other careers fairs, Jobmesse Kompakt places particular emphasis on personal interaction and open, straightforward dialogue between employers and prospective employees.

Exhibitors represent a broad range of industries, including manufacturing and production, chemicals, retail, logistics, healthcare, social care, information technology, business services, skilled trades, the public sector, financial services, education, and many other sectors of the regional economy. This diversity ensures that visitors with a wide variety of qualifications and professional backgrounds can find organisations that match their individual career aspirations.

The fair is aimed at school pupils, apprentices, university students, graduates, career starters, experienced professionals, managers, career changers, and anyone seeking new employment opportunities within the region. It is particularly valuable for those who prefer meeting employers in person and want to gain a comprehensive overview of the regional job market.

Jobmesse Kompakt forms part of a nationwide series of careers fairs held regularly in cities across Germany. Its well-established concept brings together local employers and job seekers while tailoring the exhibitor profile to reflect the economic characteristics of each host location.

Forum Leverkusen provides the fair with a modern, centrally located venue within easy reach of the city centre. Thanks to excellent public transport connections and convenient access via the region's motorway network, the venue is easily accessible by both public transport and car, providing ideal conditions for a successful and productive visit.

The Jobmesse Kompakt will take place on Tuesday, 08. September 2026 in Leverkusen.