Do not restrict your search to just a few task boards. As it costs business more to market on bigger task boards, many business choose to market on smaller, 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 task boards are obviously far more popular, and therefore can be even more competitive. If you spread your time equally between big task boards, smaller sized listing sites and Facebook groups, you will get good coverage of the chances that are out there. To assist you, we have assembled a list of our favourite task boards in Germany.

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

Get a German contact number as quickly as possible and list this on your CV in addition to your German address. The more indication you can give to working with managers/recruiters that you are major and committed to residing in Germany (and are currently in the country) the much better - a German number and address is a basic and reliable way to do this!

If applying from overseas, utilizing your worldwide number is no problem and is better than providing no number at all. Ensure you include the global calling code to make it as simple as possible for employing managers/recruiters to acquire you.

✅ Open applications

It prevails in Germany to send out open applications. If you have an interest in a specific business or field, however there are not any suitable roles advertised, do not think twice to send in your CV and cover letter detailing why you want to work for that specific company and employment what you could provide.

While this may seem quite speculative, it may well settle in the long term. We have actually found this approach to be especially successful in the hospitality sector - if you are looking for a hospitality task in Berlin, we suggest sending open applications to all of the hospitality businesses listed here and you will likely get some positive reactions!

✅ Knowledge of the German task market

Recruiters/hiring supervisors in Germany are creatures of familiarity and anticipate to see specific things in your application. This mainly associates with your CV, which must stick to a 'German-style'. For some CV ideas, see the CV section listed below.

✅ Apply to various kinds of function

Berlin has a very high proportion 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 allow you to get your foot in the door with a business.

In Germany, there are likewise a big number of 'mini-jobs', which pay under EUR450 a month and are exempt from earnings tax. A number of mini-jobs held at the same time can work as a way of covering your living costs - these may not be open to you if you need a work visa to reside in Germany but are a definite option for EU/EEA citizens and those on an Operating Holiday/Youth Mobility Visa.

✅ Always go to the source

If you see a task advertised on a job board, it is most likely that the company will have other tasks promoted somewhere else. Always keep in mind to inspect each company's own profession page for complete listings of offered tasks in Berlin as they will likely just advertise a handful of their openings on external job boards.

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

✅ Network, network, network

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

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

Job-related Facebook groups in Berlin are also a terrific location to come into contact with regional employers, recruiters, employment hiring supervisors, etc who will frequently publish openings, articles and article in these groups.

✅ Provide detailed applications

Instead of simply pumping out applications for any job you can discover in Berlin, require time over each application to ensure that it is adapted to the role looked for. Extra time for adjusting your CV to the role and make certain you write a cover letter that is clearly linked to the job description and requirements.

As a minimum, submit a CV and employment cover letter, however also offer written referrals, links to individual websites and portfolios if these relate to the position.

✅ Search wise

When browsing task boards, do not only utilize 'English' as a keyword as this will just raise a restricted choice of English jobs. Also search utilizing English terms associated to the role you are browsing for, e.g. search for 'Client service' or 'Content Manager'. Varying the English keyword mixes will bring up a much more comprehensive variety of search outcomes.

✅ Referrals

Most big companies in Berlin use generous recommendation benefits for employees who refer prospects for positions. These are generally EUR1000 - 2000 benefits per recommendation that is employed.

Therefore, a shrewd tactic can be to ask a staff member (through LinkedIn) at a business that you want to work for to refer you for a position. Due to the monetary incentive, a great deal of workers will enjoy to refer you and this will usually ensure that your application is prioritised by an employing manager/recruiter.

✅ Tracking

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