Do not restrict your search to just a couple of task boards. As it costs companies more to market on bigger job boards, many companies choose to promote on smaller sized, less popular listing sites. Many smaller start-ups even choose to publish on Facebook groups as these listings tend to be complimentary.
The larger job boards are undoubtedly far more popular, and for that reason can be far more competitive. If you spread your time uniformly between large task boards, smaller sized listing sites 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 along with your German address. The more indication you can offer to hiring managers/recruiters that you are severe and dedicated to living in Germany (and are currently in the nation) the better - a German number and address is a simple and efficient method to do this!
If applying from overseas, utilizing your global number is no problem and is much better than offering no number at all. Ensure you include the worldwide calling code to make it as easy as possible for hiring managers/recruiters to get hold of you.
✅ Open applications
It is common in Germany to send open applications. If you have an interest in a specific company or field, however there are not any proper roles marketed, do not hesitate to send out in your CV and cover letter detailing why you would like to work for that particular company 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 approach to be specifically successful in the hospitality sector - if you are searching for a hospitality task in Berlin, we advise sending open applications to all of the hospitality services noted here and you will likely get some favorable reactions!
✅ Knowledge of the German task market
Recruiters/hiring supervisors in Germany are creatures of familiarity and expect to see specific things in your application. This generally relates to your CV, which must abide by a 'German-style'. For some CV tips, see the CV area listed below.
✅ Apply to various types of function
Berlin has a really high percentage of part-time jobs as well as a growing freelance market. Rather than restrict your search to full-time positions, consider other positions that might enable you to get your foot in the door with a business.
In Germany, there are likewise a a great deal of 'mini-jobs', which pay under EUR450 a month and are exempt from income tax. A number of mini-jobs held at the exact same time can work as a method of covering your living costs - these may not be open to you if you require a work visa to reside in Germany but are a certain choice for EU/EEA citizens and those on an Operating Holiday/Youth Mobility Visa.
✅ Always go to the source
If you see a job promoted on a task board, it is likely that the company will have other jobs promoted elsewhere. Always remember to examine each company's own profession page for complete listings of offered jobs in Berlin as they will likely only market a handful of their openings on external task boards.
Using our company listings, you can easily find your method to companies' own career pages.
✅ Network, network, network
Network any place and whenever possible whether it be at job fairs, recruitment events or industry meetups. You can find networking events listed on Eventbrite and on Meetup.
Other excellent networking arenas are the city's lots of co-working areas, which host a a great deal of occasions and workshops. The similarity Factory Berlin, Betahaus and Sankt Oberholz are terrific domains for engaging with freelance professionals and start-up entrepreneurs.
Job-related Facebook groups in Berlin are also a fantastic place to come into contact with regional employers, employers, hiring managers, and so on who will frequently post openings, short articles and post in these groups.
✅ Provide thorough applications
Instead of merely draining applications for any job you can discover in Berlin, take some time over each application to ensure that it is adjusted to the function used for. Extra time for changing your CV to the function and make sure you write a cover letter that is plainly connected to the job description and requirements.
As a minimum, submit a CV and cover letter, but also offer written recommendations, links to individual sites and portfolios if these are pertinent to the position.
✅ Search wise
When browsing job boards, do not only use 'English' as a keyword as this will only bring up a restricted choice of English jobs. Also search using English terms associated to the role you are looking for, e.g. look for 'Client service' or 'Content Manager'. Varying the English keyword combinations will raise a much wider variety of search results page.
✅ Referrals
Most big companies in Berlin provide generous recommendation bonuses for workers who refer candidates for positions. These are usually EUR1000 - 2000 perks per referral that is hired.
Therefore, a wise technique can be to ask a worker (through LinkedIn) at a company that you wish to work for to refer you for employment a position. Due to the financial reward, a lot of workers will enjoy to refer you and this will normally guarantee that your application is prioritised by an employing manager/recruiter.
✅ Tracking
Track all your applications on a with the date you used, who the recruiter/hiring is and any other important information. This will assist you keep an eye on your applications for following up with companies.
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Jobs in Berlin: A Total Overview
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