Do not restrict your search to just a few task boards. As it costs companies more to market on larger job boards, numerous companies pick to advertise on smaller sized, less popular listing sites. Many smaller sized start-ups even select to publish on Facebook groups as these listings tend to be complimentary.

The larger job boards are clearly far more popular, and for that reason can be far more competitive. If you spread your time equally between large job boards, smaller sized listing sites and Facebook groups, you will get excellent protection of the chances that are out there. To assist you, we have actually put together a list of our favourite task boards in Germany.

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

Get a German telephone number as quickly as possible and list this on your CV in addition to your German address. The more sign you can provide to hiring managers/recruiters that you are serious and dedicated to living in Germany (and are already in the country) the better - a German number and address is a simple and efficient method to do this!

If using from overseas, using your global number is no problem and is far better than providing no number at all. Ensure you consist of the worldwide calling code to make it as simple as possible for hiring managers/recruiters to acquire you.

✅ Open applications

It is common in Germany to send out open applications. If you have an interest in a specific business or field, but there are not any proper functions advertised, do not think twice to send in your CV and cover letter detailing why you would like to work for that specific company and what you could provide.

While this might appear rather speculative, it might well pay off in the long term. We have actually found this approach to be particularly 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 organizations listed here and you will likely get some positive responses!

✅ Knowledge of the German job market

Recruiters/hiring managers in Germany are animals of familiarity and anticipate to see particular things in your application. This mainly relates to your CV, which need to follow a . For some CV ideas, see the CV section below.

✅ Apply to different types of role

Berlin has an extremely high proportion of part-time jobs along with a burgeoning freelance market. Rather than limit your search to full-time positions, think about other positions that might allow you to get your foot in the door with a company.

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

✅ Always go to the source

If you see a task marketed on a task board, it is likely that the company will have other jobs marketed in other places. Always keep in mind to inspect each business’s own career page for full listings of offered tasks in Berlin as they will likely just market a handful of their openings on external job boards.

Using our business listings, you can easily discover your method to companies’ own profession pages.

✅ Network, network, network

Network wherever and whenever possible whether it be at task fairs, recruitment occasions or market meetups. You can discover networking events listed on Eventbrite and employment on Meetup.

Other excellent networking arenas are the city’s numerous co-working areas, which host a large number of events and workshops. The similarity Factory Berlin, Betahaus and Sankt Oberholz are fantastic domains for engaging with freelance professionals and startup business owners.

Job-related Facebook groups in Berlin are also an excellent place to come into contact with local companies, recruiters, hiring managers, and so on who will typically publish openings, articles and post in these groups.

✅ Provide comprehensive applications

Instead of merely pumping out applications for any job you can discover in Berlin, take time over each application to ensure that it is adjusted to the role obtained. Spare time for changing your CV to the function and ensure you compose a cover letter that is clearly linked to the task description and requirements.

As a minimum, submit a CV and cover letter, but likewise supply written referrals, employment links to personal sites and portfolios if these are pertinent to the position.

✅ Search smart

When browsing job boards, do not just use ‘English’ as a keyword as this will just raise a limited choice of English tasks. Also search utilizing English terms associated to the function you are searching for, e.g. look for ‘Customer support’ or ‘Content Manager’. Varying the English keyword combinations will raise a much wider variety of search results page.

✅ Referrals

Most big business in Berlin use generous recommendation benefits for workers who refer prospects for positions. These are typically EUR1000 - 2000 rewards per recommendation that is hired.

Therefore, a wise technique can be to ask a staff member (through LinkedIn) at a company that you wish to work for to refer you for a position. Due to the financial reward, a great deal of employees will be pleased to refer you and this will normally make sure that your application is prioritised by an employing manager/recruiter.

✅ Tracking

Track all your applications on a spreadsheet with the date you applied, who the recruiter/hiring is and any other important info. This will assist you keep an eye on your applications for following up with business.