Jobs in Berlin: A Total Overview

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

The bigger job boards are obviously even more well understood, and therefore can be far more competitive. If you spread your time equally between large task boards, smaller listing sites and Facebook groups, you will get excellent protection of the opportunities that are out there. To help you, we have put together a list of our favourite task boards in Germany.

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

Get a German telephone number as soon as possible and list this on your CV in addition to your German address. The more sign you can offer to employing managers/recruiters that you are major and committed to living in Germany (and are already in the country) the much better – a German number and address is an easy and effective way to do this!

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

✅ Open applications

It is typical in Germany to send open applications. If you have an interest in a particular business or field, however there are not any suitable functions advertised, do not be reluctant to send out in your CV and cover letter detailing why you wish to work for that particular business and what you could use.

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

✅ Knowledge of the German job market

Recruiters/hiring managers in Germany are of familiarity and anticipate to see particular things in your application. This generally connects to your CV, which need to abide by a ‘German-style’. For some CV pointers, see the CV area below.

✅ Apply to various kinds of function

Berlin has a really high percentage of part-time jobs in addition to a blossoming freelance market. Instead of restrict your search to full-time positions, think about other positions that might permit you to get your foot in the door with a business.

In Germany, there are also a a great deal 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 method of covering your living expenses – these may not be open to you if you need a work visa to live in Germany however are a definite choice for EU/EEA citizens 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 likely that the company will have other jobs advertised in other places. Always keep in mind to check each business’s own profession page for complete listings of available tasks 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 companies’ own career pages.

✅ Network, network, network

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

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

Job-related Facebook groups in Berlin are likewise an excellent location to come into contact with local employers, recruiters, hiring managers, etc who will frequently publish openings, short articles and post in these groups.

✅ Provide thorough applications

Instead of just draining applications for any job you can find in Berlin, take time over each application to ensure that it is adjusted to the function looked for. Spare time for changing your CV to the role and ensure you write a cover letter that is plainly linked to the job description and referall.us requirements.

As a minimum, send a CV and cover letter, however also offer written references, links to individual sites and portfolios if these pertain to the position.

✅ Search clever

When searching task boards, do not just use ‘English’ as a keyword as this will just raise a restricted selection of English tasks. Also search utilizing English terms related to the role you are browsing for, e.g. look for ‘Customer support’ or ‘Content Manager’. Varying the English keyword combinations will raise a much more comprehensive variety of search engine result.

✅ Referrals

Most huge business in Berlin offer generous referral rewards for staff members who refer prospects for positions. These are usually EUR1000 – 2000 perks per recommendation that is worked with.

Therefore, a wise strategy can be to ask a worker (through LinkedIn) at a business that you wish to work for to refer you for a position. Due to the financial incentive, a great deal of workers will be pleased to refer you and this will generally ensure that your application is prioritised by a working with manager/recruiter.

✅ Tracking

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