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

The larger job boards are certainly much more popular, and for that reason can be much more competitive. If you spread your time equally in between big task boards, smaller listing sites and employment Facebook groups, you will get good protection of the opportunities that are out there. To help you, we have actually compiled a list of our favourite task boards in Germany.

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

Get a German phone number as quickly as possible and list this on your CV in addition to your German address. The more indication you can provide to employing managers/recruiters that you are severe and committed to living in Germany (and are already in the nation) the better - a German number and address is a basic and effective way to do this!

If applying from overseas, utilizing your worldwide number is no issue and is better than supplying no number at all. Make certain you consist of the global calling code to make it as easy as possible for working with managers/recruiters to get hold of you.

✅ Open applications

It is typical in Germany to send out open applications. If you are interested in a certain company or employment field, but there are not any appropriate roles promoted, do not think twice to send out in your CV and cover letter detailing why you want to work for that specific company and what you might use.

While this might appear quite speculative, it might well pay off in the long term. We have 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 companies listed here and you will likely get some favorable responses!

✅ Knowledge of the German job market

Recruiters/hiring managers in Germany are creatures of familiarity and anticipate to see certain things in your application. This mainly associates with your CV, which need to follow a 'German-style'. For some CV tips, see the CV area listed below.

✅ Apply to different kinds of role

Berlin has a really high percentage of part-time jobs as well as a growing freelance market. Rather than limit your search to full-time positions, consider other positions that may permit you to get your foot in the door with a company.

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 variety of mini-jobs held at the very same time can work as a method of covering your living expenses - these may not be open to you if you require a work visa to live in Germany however are a definite alternative 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, it is most likely that the business will have other jobs marketed somewhere else. Always keep in mind to inspect each company's own profession page for complete listings of available tasks in Berlin as they will likely only promote a handful of their openings on external job boards.

Using our company listings, you can easily discover your way to business' own career pages.

✅ Network, network, network

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

Other great networking arenas are the city's many co-working areas, which host a a great deal of events and workshops. The likes of Factory Berlin, Betahaus and Sankt Oberholz are terrific domains for communicating with freelance professionals and start-up business owners.

Job-related Facebook groups in Berlin are likewise a great place to come into contact with regional companies, employers, employing managers, and so on who will typically publish openings, short articles and post in these groups.

✅ Provide thorough applications

Rather than merely pumping out applications for any job you can discover in Berlin, take some time over each application to make sure that it is adapted to the role got. Spare time for adjusting your CV to the function and ensure you compose a cover letter that is plainly connected to the job description and requirements.

As a minimum, send a CV and cover letter, however also supply written recommendations, links to personal sites and portfolios if these are relevant to the position.

✅ Search wise

When browsing job boards, do not only utilize 'English' as a keyword as this will only raise a minimal selection of English tasks. Also search utilizing English terms associated to the role you are looking for, e.g. search for 'Customer support' or 'Content Manager'. Varying the English keyword combinations will raise a much more comprehensive variety of search results page.

✅ Referrals

Most big business in Berlin offer generous referral bonuses for employees who refer prospects for positions. These are generally EUR1000 - 2000 benefits per referral that is worked with.

Therefore, a wise method can be to ask a staff member (through LinkedIn) at a company that you want to work for to refer you for a position. Due to the monetary incentive, a lot of staff members will be delighted to refer you and this will generally ensure that your application is prioritised by a working with manager/recruiter.

✅ Tracking

Monitor all your applications on a spreadsheet with the date you applied, who the recruiter/hiring is and any other crucial details. This will help you keep track of your applications for following up with business.