Do not limit your search to simply a few task boards. As it costs companies more to market on bigger task boards, numerous business select to promote on smaller sized, less popular listing websites. Many smaller start-ups even choose to post on Facebook groups as these listings tend to be totally free.

The larger job boards are obviously far more well understood, and for that reason can be even more competitive. If you spread your time evenly between big task boards, smaller sized listing sites and Facebook groups, you will get good coverage of the opportunities that are out there. To assist you, we have compiled a list of our preferred task boards in Germany.

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

Get a German contact number as soon as possible and list this on your CV together with your German address. The more sign you can offer to employing managers/recruiters that you are severe and devoted to living in Germany (and are currently in the nation) the much better - a German number and address is an easy and efficient way to do this!

If using from overseas, using your worldwide number is no issue and is much better than supplying no number at all. Ensure you consist of the worldwide calling code to make it as easy as possible for employing managers/recruiters to get hold of you.

✅ Open applications

It prevails in Germany to send out open applications. If you are interested in a particular business or field, however there are not any appropriate functions marketed, do not think twice to send out in your CV and cover letter detailing why you want to work for that particular company and employment what you could provide.

While this might seem rather speculative, it might well settle in the long term. We have discovered this technique to be specifically effective in the hospitality sector - if you are trying to find a hospitality job in Berlin, we recommend sending out open applications to all of the hospitality businesses listed here and you will likely get some positive reactions!

✅ Knowledge of the German job market

Recruiters/hiring supervisors in Germany are animals of familiarity and anticipate to see certain things in your application. This mainly connects to your CV, which need to comply with a 'German-style'. For some CV tips, see the CV section below.

✅ Apply to various types of function

Berlin has a really high percentage of part-time jobs as well as a burgeoning freelance market. Instead of restrict your search to full-time positions, consider other positions that may allow you to get your foot in the door with a company.

In Germany, there are likewise a large number of 'mini-jobs', which pay under EUR450 a month and are exempt from income tax. A variety of mini-jobs held at the same time can work as a method of covering your living expenditures - these may not be open to you if you require a work visa to live in Germany however are a definite option for EU/EEA people and those on an Operating Holiday/Youth Mobility Visa.

✅ Always go to the source

If you see a task advertised on a task board, it is most likely that the company will have other jobs promoted elsewhere. Always remember to examine each company's own profession page for full listings of offered jobs in Berlin as they will likely just market a handful of their openings on external job boards.

Using our company listings, you can easily find your method to business' own profession pages.

✅ Network, employment network, network

Network any place and whenever possible whether it be at job fairs, recruitment occasions or industry meetups. You can find networking events noted on Eventbrite and on Meetup.

Other great networking arenas are the city's numerous co-working spaces, 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 experts and startup entrepreneurs.

Job-related Facebook groups in Berlin are likewise an excellent place to come into contact with regional employers, employers, hiring supervisors, and so on who will frequently post openings, short articles and blog posts in these groups.

✅ Provide comprehensive applications

Instead of just 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 function applied for. Extra time for adjusting your CV to the role and ensure you write a cover letter that is plainly linked to the task description and requirements.

As a minimum, submit a CV and cover letter, however also provide written references, links to personal websites and portfolios if these are appropriate to the position.

✅ Search clever

When searching task boards, do not just use 'English' as a keyword as this will just raise a limited choice of English tasks. Also search using associated to the role you are looking for, e.g. look for 'Customer care' or 'Content Manager'. Varying the English keyword mixes will bring up a much broader variety of search engine result.

✅ Referrals

Most big companies in Berlin use generous referral rewards for workers who refer candidates for positions. These are typically EUR1000 - 2000 bonuses per recommendation that is employed.

Therefore, a shrewd tactic can be to ask a worker (through LinkedIn) at a company that you want to work for to refer you for a position. Due to the monetary reward, a lot of staff members will more than happy to refer you and this will generally ensure that your application is prioritised by an employing manager/recruiter.

✅ Tracking

Track all your applications on a spreadsheet with the date you used, who the recruiter/hiring is and any other crucial details. This will help you keep an eye on your applications for following up with companies.