On 10 July 2026, teamative took part in the Family Business Career Day for the first time. At the Schwarz Group in Neckarsulm, more than 70 family-owned companies met around 700 selected candidates – and we were right there in the middle of it.
The Career Day brings candidates, family-owned companies and their decision-makers together in person. The focus is on individual career paths, mutual insights and conversations between equals. It is an approach that fits our recruiting culture well: getting to know people, discussing expectations openly and finding out whether working together is the right fit for the long term.
A special beginning
For us, the programme began the evening before. Exclusive tours of the IPAI Spaces construction site and the Schwarz Group’s new training centre gave us fascinating insights into two pioneering projects in the region.
During the dinner that followed, we had many personal conversations with the owners and managing directors of the participating family-owned companies about collaboration, responsibility and attractive working environments.
Coffee dates instead of stiff job interviews
At the Career Day itself, we brought to our stand what we already put into practice during the teamative application process: a relaxed atmosphere, genuine interest and conversations over good coffee.
With the motto “Coffee today, teammate tomorrow” in mind, we created the perfect feel-good atmosphere with a welcoming setting and our portafilter espresso machine. This gave us the opportunity to meet numerous candidates and other interested visitors, answer questions and share insights into teamative, our projects and the way we work together.
For us, good recruiting does not begin with a rigid list of questions. It begins with an open conversation about what motivates people, what they bring with them and where they want to develop.
We are already looking forward to next year and many more coffee dates.
