Do not restrict your search to simply a few task boards. As it costs business more to market on bigger job boards, many companies select to market on smaller, less popular listing sites. Many smaller start-ups even pick 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 evenly between large task boards, smaller listing websites 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 job 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 along with your German address. The more indication you can give to employing managers/recruiters that you are serious and devoted to living in Germany (and are already in the nation) the much better - a German number and address is an easy and efficient way to do this!

If using from overseas, utilizing your international number is no issue and is much better than providing no number at all. Ensure you consist of the international calling code to make it as simple as possible for hiring managers/recruiters to get hold of you.

✅ Open applications

It prevails in Germany to send open applications. If you have an interest in a particular company or field, but there are not any appropriate roles promoted, do not hesitate to send out in your CV and cover letter detailing why you want to work for that particular and what you might offer.

While this may seem quite speculative, it might well pay off in the long term. We have actually found this method to be specifically effective in the hospitality sector - if you are trying to find a hospitality task in Berlin, we recommend sending open applications to all of the hospitality services listed here and you will likely get some favorable reactions!

✅ Knowledge of the German job market

Recruiters/hiring managers in Germany are creatures of familiarity and expect to see particular things in your application. This primarily associates with your CV, which need to abide by a 'German-style'. For some CV ideas, see the CV area below.

✅ Apply to different kinds of role

Berlin has a very high percentage of part-time tasks along with a blossoming freelance market. Instead of limit your search to full-time positions, think about other positions that may permit you to get your foot in the door with a company.

In Germany, there are also a large number of 'mini-jobs', which pay under EUR450 a month and are exempt from earnings tax. A number of mini-jobs held at the very same time can work as a means of covering your living expenditures - these might not be open to you if you require a work visa to reside in Germany but 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 advertised on a task board, it is likely that the company will have other tasks advertised somewhere else. Always keep in mind to examine each business's own profession page for complete listings of readily available tasks in Berlin as they will likely only promote a handful of their openings on external task boards.

Using our company listings, you can quickly find your way to companies' own profession pages.

✅ Network, network, network

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

Other great networking arenas are the city's lots of 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 engaging with freelance professionals and start-up business owners.

Job-related Facebook groups in Berlin are likewise a great location to come into contact with regional companies, recruiters, working with supervisors, employment etc who will frequently post openings, articles and article in these groups.

✅ Provide detailed applications

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

As a minimum, send a CV and cover letter, however likewise supply written referrals, links to personal websites and portfolios if these relate to the position.

✅ Search clever

When searching job boards, do not only utilize 'English' as a keyword as this will just bring up a restricted selection of English tasks. Also search utilizing English terms associated to the function you are looking for, e.g. search for 'Customer support' or 'Content Manager'. Varying the English keyword combinations will raise a much broader series of search engine result.

✅ Referrals

Most big companies in Berlin offer generous referral bonus offers for workers who refer prospects for positions. These are usually EUR1000 - 2000 bonuses per recommendation that is worked with.

Therefore, a wise technique 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 financial incentive, a great deal of employees will more than happy to refer you and this will generally guarantee 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 important information. This will help you keep track of your applications for following up with business.