Jobs in Berlin: A Total Overview

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

The bigger job boards are undoubtedly far more well understood, and for that reason can be far more competitive. If you spread your time uniformly in between large job boards, smaller listing sites and Facebook groups, you will get good protection of the chances that are out there. To help you, we have actually compiled a list of our favourite task 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 in addition to your German address. The more sign you can offer to working with managers/recruiters that you are severe and committed to living in Germany (and are currently in the country) the much better – a German number and address is a simple and efficient way to do this!

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

✅ Open applications

It prevails in Germany to send open applications. If you are interested in a certain business or field, but there are not any proper roles marketed, do not hesitate to send out in your CV and cover letter detailing why you would like to work for that particular business and what you might use.

While this may appear rather speculative, it might well pay off in the long term. We have actually found this approach to be specifically successful in the hospitality sector – if you are searching for a hospitality job in Berlin, we suggest sending open applications to all of the hospitality services noted here and you will likely get some positive actions!

✅ Knowledge of the German job market

Recruiters/hiring managers in Germany are creatures of familiarity and anticipate to see specific things in your application. This generally associates with your CV, employment which ought to stick to a ‘German-style’. For some CV ideas, see the CV area below.

✅ Apply to various kinds of function

Berlin has an extremely high proportion of part-time jobs in addition to a burgeoning freelance market. Rather than restrict your search to full-time positions, consider other positions that may permit you to get your foot in the door with a company.

In Germany, there are likewise a a great deal of ‘mini-jobs’, which pay under EUR450 a month and are exempt from income tax. A number of mini-jobs held at the very same time can work as a method 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 definite choice for EU/EEA people and those on a Working Holiday/Youth Mobility Visa.

✅ Always go to the source

If you see a task advertised on a job board, it is likely that the company will have other jobs marketed somewhere else. Always keep in mind to examine each business’s own profession page for full listings of readily available tasks in Berlin as they will likely only advertise a handful of their openings on external task boards.

Using our company listings, you can quickly discover 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 industry meetups. You can find networking occasions listed on Eventbrite and on Meetup.

Other excellent networking arenas are the city’s numerous co-working spaces, which host a large number of events and workshops. The likes of Factory Berlin, Betahaus and Sankt Oberholz are fantastic domains for connecting with freelance professionals and start-up business owners.

Job-related Facebook groups in Berlin are also an excellent location to come into contact with regional employers, employment recruiters, employment employing managers, and so on who will frequently post openings, posts and article in these groups.

✅ Provide detailed 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 role made an application for. Spare time for adjusting your CV to the function and make certain you write a cover letter that is plainly linked to the task description and requirements.

As a minimum, submit a CV and cover letter, but also offer written recommendations, links to personal sites and portfolios if these relate to the position.

✅ Search wise

When searching job boards, do not just utilize ‘English’ as a keyword as this will just raise a limited selection of English tasks. Also search using English terms related to the function you are searching for, e.g. search for ‘Customer care’ or ‘Content Manager’. Varying the English keyword combinations will raise a much more comprehensive variety of search results.

✅ Referrals

Most big companies in Berlin use generous recommendation bonuses for workers who refer candidates for positions. These are usually EUR1000 – 2000 benefits per recommendation that is employed.

Therefore, a shrewd strategy can be to ask a worker (via LinkedIn) at a business that you want to work for to refer you for a position. Due to the financial reward, a lot of employees will enjoy to refer you and this will normally guarantee that your application is prioritised by an employing manager/recruiter.

✅ Tracking

Monitor all your applications on a spreadsheet with the date you applied, who the recruiter/hiring is and any other important info. This will assist you keep track of your applications for following up with business.