Jobs in Berlin: A Total Overview

Do not limit your search to simply a couple of job boards. As it costs companies more to advertise on larger task boards, numerous business pick 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 free.

The larger job boards are certainly even more well known, and therefore can be much more competitive. If you spread your time evenly in between large task boards, smaller listing sites and Facebook groups, you will get good protection of the opportunities that are out there. To help you, we have actually put together a list of our preferred 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 together with your German address. The more indicator you can provide to hiring managers/recruiters that you are severe and devoted to living in Germany (and are already in the nation) the much better – a German number and address is an easy and reliable method to do this!

If applying from overseas, utilizing your global number is no problem and is much better than offering no number at all. Ensure you include the international calling code to make it as easy as possible for hiring managers/recruiters to acquire you.

✅ Open applications

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

While this may appear rather speculative, it may well pay off in the long term. We have found this method to be specifically effective in the hospitality sector – if you are searching for 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 anticipate to see specific things in your application. This primarily connects to your CV, which need to follow a ‘German-style’. For some CV suggestions, see the CV area listed below.

✅ Apply to different types of role

Berlin has a very high percentage of part-time jobs along with a growing 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 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 exact same time can work as a method of covering your living costs – these might not be open to you if you require a work visa to reside in Germany but are a guaranteed alternative for EU/EEA citizens and those on a Working Holiday/Youth Mobility Visa.

✅ Always go to the source

If you see a task promoted on a task board, job it is likely that the business will have other jobs advertised elsewhere. Always keep in mind to check each business’s own career 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 business listings, you can quickly discover your way to business’ own profession pages.

✅ Network, network, network

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

Other great 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 fantastic domains for engaging with freelance professionals and start-up business owners.

Job-related Facebook groups in Berlin are likewise a fantastic place to come into contact with regional companies, employers, hiring supervisors, etc who will often post openings, articles and article in these groups.

✅ Provide comprehensive applications

Rather than merely draining applications for any task you can discover in Berlin, take time over each application to guarantee that it is adjusted to the function made an application for. Extra time for changing your CV to the function and make sure you write a cover letter that is clearly connected to the job description and requirements.

As a minimum, send a CV and cover letter, but also offer written references, links to personal websites and portfolios if these relate to the position.

✅ Search clever

When browsing task boards, do not just use ‘English’ as a keyword as this will only raise a restricted selection of English jobs. Also search using English terms related to the role you are looking for, e.g. search for ‘Customer Service’ or ‘Content Manager’. Varying the English keyword combinations will raise a much more comprehensive series of search outcomes.

✅ Referrals

Most huge business in Berlin offer generous recommendation perks for workers who refer candidates for positions. These are typically EUR1000 – 2000 perks per referral that is hired.

Therefore, a shrewd strategy can be to ask an employee (through LinkedIn) at a company that you wish to work for to refer you for a position. Due to the financial incentive, a lot of staff members will enjoy to refer you and this will normally make sure that your application is prioritised by a working with manager/.

✅ Tracking

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