Do not limit your search to just a few job boards. As it costs business more to advertise on bigger task boards, many companies pick to advertise on smaller, less popular listing websites. Many smaller start-ups even choose to publish on Facebook groups as these listings tend to be complimentary.

The larger task boards are undoubtedly much more popular, and therefore can be far more competitive. If you spread your time uniformly in between large job boards, smaller sized listing websites and Facebook groups, you will get excellent protection of the opportunities that are out there. To assist you, we have assembled a list of our preferred task boards in Germany.

✅ Get a German number and list your German address on your CV

Get a German phone number as soon as possible and list this on your CV together with your German address. The more sign you can provide to employing managers/recruiters that you are serious and devoted to residing in Germany (and are already in the country) the better - a German number and address is a basic and effective method to do this!

If using from overseas, using your global number is no problem and is much better than supplying no number at all. Make certain you include the worldwide calling code to make it as simple as possible for hiring managers/recruiters to acquire you.

✅ Open applications

It prevails in Germany to send out open applications. If you have an interest in a certain business or field, however there are not any appropriate roles advertised, do not think twice to send in your CV and cover letter detailing why you wish to work for that and what you could offer.

While this might seem quite speculative, it might well pay off in the long term. We have actually found this technique to be specifically successful in the hospitality sector - if you are searching for a hospitality task in Berlin, we recommend sending out open applications to all of the hospitality businesses listed here and you will likely get some favorable actions!

✅ Knowledge of the German task market

Recruiters/hiring supervisors in Germany are animals of familiarity and expect to see specific things in your application. This primarily relates to your CV, which ought to adhere to a ‘German-style’. For some CV ideas, see the CV area below.

✅ Apply to various types of role

Berlin has a very high proportion of part-time jobs as well as a burgeoning freelance market. Rather than restrict your search to full-time positions, think about other positions that might allow you to get your foot in the door with a business.

In Germany, there are also a big number of ‘mini-jobs’, which pay under EUR450 a month and are exempt from earnings tax. A number of mini-jobs held at the same time can work as a method of covering your living expenditures - these might not be open to you if you require a work visa to reside in Germany however are a definite option for EU/EEA residents and those on an Operating Holiday/Youth Mobility Visa.

✅ Always go to the source

If you see a job marketed on a job board, employment it is most likely that the business will have other jobs promoted elsewhere. Always remember to examine each business’s own profession page for full listings of available tasks in Berlin as they will likely just promote a handful of their openings on external task boards.

Using our business listings, you can easily find your method to business’ own career pages.

✅ Network, network, network

Network anywhere and whenever possible whether it be at task fairs, recruitment occasions or industry meetups. You can discover networking events noted on Eventbrite and on Meetup.

Other good networking arenas are the city’s numerous co-working spaces, which host a a great deal of events and workshops. The similarity Factory Berlin, Betahaus and Sankt Oberholz are terrific domains for connecting with freelance professionals and start-up business owners.

Job-related Facebook groups in Berlin are likewise a fantastic location to come into contact with local companies, employers, employing supervisors, etc who will typically publish openings, articles and post in these groups.

✅ Provide thorough applications

Instead of just draining applications for any task you can discover in Berlin, take some time over each application to guarantee that it is adapted to the role made an application for. Extra time for changing your CV to the function and make sure you write a cover letter that is clearly linked to the job description and requirements.

As a minimum, send a CV and cover letter, but likewise supply written recommendations, links to individual websites and portfolios if these are pertinent to the position.

✅ Search wise

When searching job boards, do not only utilize ‘English’ as a keyword as this will only raise a restricted choice of English jobs. Also search utilizing English terms associated to the function you are looking for, e.g. look for ‘Customer support’ or ‘Content Manager’. Varying the English keyword combinations will raise a much wider range of search engine result.

✅ Referrals

Most huge companies in Berlin offer generous referral benefits for staff members who refer candidates for positions. These are normally EUR1000 - 2000 perks per recommendation that is worked with.

Therefore, a shrewd method can be to ask an employee (via LinkedIn) at a business that you want to work for to refer you for a position. Due to the financial reward, a lot of staff members will enjoy to refer you and this will normally guarantee that your application is prioritised by a working with manager/recruiter.

✅ Tracking

Keep track of all your applications on a spreadsheet with the date you used, who the recruiter/hiring is and any other essential information. This will assist you keep track of your applications for following up with companies.