Jobs in Berlin: A Total Overview

Do not restrict your search to simply a few job boards. As it costs business more to advertise on bigger job boards, lots of companies select to promote on smaller sized, less popular listing websites. Many smaller sized start-ups even choose to publish on Facebook groups as these listings tend to be free.

The larger job boards are clearly even more well known, and for that reason can be much more competitive. If you spread your time uniformly between big job boards, smaller listing sites and Facebook groups, you will get excellent protection of the chances that are out there. To assist you, we have actually assembled a list of our favourite job 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 offer to working with managers/recruiters that you are major and committed to residing in Germany (and are currently in the nation) the much better – a German number and address is a simple and employment efficient way to do this!

If applying from overseas, utilizing your worldwide number is no issue and is far better than offering no number at all. Make sure you include the global calling code to make it as simple as possible for working with managers/recruiters to acquire you.

✅ Open applications

It prevails in Germany to send open applications. If you are interested in a certain business or field, however there are not any proper functions advertised, do not be reluctant to send in your CV and cover letter detailing why you would like to work for that particular company and employment what you might provide.

While this might seem rather speculative, it might well pay off in the long term. We have actually discovered this technique to be especially effective in the hospitality sector – if you are searching for a hospitality job in Berlin, we recommend sending open applications to all of the hospitality companies listed here and you will likely get some favorable reactions!

✅ Knowledge of the German job market

Recruiters/hiring managers in Germany are animals of familiarity and expect to see specific things in your application. This mainly 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 role

Berlin has a very high proportion of part-time tasks as well as a blossoming freelance market. Instead of restrict your search to full-time positions, consider other positions that might allow you to get your foot in the door with a business.

In Germany, there are also a big number of ‘mini-jobs’, which pay under EUR450 a month and are exempt from earnings tax. A variety of mini-jobs held at the very same time can work as a way of covering your living expenses – these might not be open to you if you need a work visa to live in Germany however are a guaranteed alternative for EU/EEA residents and those on an Operating Holiday/ 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 tasks promoted elsewhere. Always remember to check each company’s own career page for complete listings of available jobs in Berlin as they will likely only advertise a handful of their openings on external job boards.

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

✅ Network, network, network

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

Other excellent networking arenas are the city’s lots of co-working areas, which host a big number of occasions and workshops. The likes of Factory Berlin, Betahaus and Sankt Oberholz are great domains for interacting with freelance experts and startup business owners.

Job-related Facebook groups in Berlin are also a fantastic place to come into contact with regional employers, employers, employing managers, etc who will often publish openings, posts and article in these groups.

✅ Provide comprehensive applications

Instead of simply pumping out applications for any task you can find in Berlin, take time over each application to guarantee that it is adjusted to the function made an application for. Extra time for employment adjusting your CV to the role and make certain you compose a cover letter that is plainly linked to the job description and requirements.

As a minimum, send a CV and cover letter, however likewise offer written recommendations, links to personal sites and portfolios if these pertain to the position.

✅ Search wise

When searching job boards, do not just utilize ‘English’ as a keyword as this will only raise a restricted choice of English jobs. Also search utilizing English terms associated to the role you are looking for, e.g. search for ‘Customer care’ or ‘Content Manager’. Varying the English keyword mixes will bring up a much broader variety of search results page.

✅ Referrals

Most huge companies in Berlin use generous referral bonuses for employees who refer prospects for positions. These are typically EUR1000 – 2000 perks per recommendation that is worked with.

Therefore, a shrewd strategy 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 reward, a lot of staff members will be 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 info. This will assist you keep track of your applications for following up with companies.