Jobs in Berlin: a Complete Overview

Do not restrict your search to simply a couple of job boards. As it costs business more to market on larger task boards, lots of companies choose to promote on smaller sized, 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 task boards are certainly even more popular, and for that reason can be far more competitive. If you spread your time equally in between large task boards, smaller sized listing sites and employment Facebook groups, you will get good protection of the opportunities that are out there. To assist you, we have actually 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 phone number as quickly as possible and list this on your CV in addition to your German address. The more sign you can provide to employing managers/recruiters that you are severe and dedicated to living in Germany (and are currently in the country) the much better – a German number and employment address is an easy and effective method to do this!

If applying from overseas, using your worldwide number is no issue and is much better than offering no number at all. Make sure you consist of the global calling code to make it as simple as possible for working with managers/recruiters to get hold of you.

✅ Open applications

It is typical in Germany to send open applications. If you are interested in a certain company or field, but there are not any appropriate roles advertised, do not think twice to send out in your CV and cover letter detailing why you wish to work for that specific business and what you could provide.

While this might appear rather speculative, it might well settle in the long term. We have found this approach to be especially effective in the hospitality sector – if you are looking for a hospitality job in Berlin, we suggest sending open applications to all of the hospitality organizations noted 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 anticipate to see certain things in your application. This primarily associates with your CV, which need to adhere to a ‘German-style’. For some CV tips, see the CV section below.

✅ Apply to different kinds of role

Berlin has a really high percentage of part-time jobs along with 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 employment with a company.

In Germany, there are likewise a large 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 means 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 guaranteed choice for EU/EEA citizens and those on an Operating Holiday/Youth Mobility Visa.

✅ Always go to the source

If you see a task promoted on a job board, it is likely that the business will have other jobs promoted in other places. Always keep in mind to check each company’s own profession page for employment complete listings of readily available jobs in Berlin as they will likely only advertise a handful of their openings on external job boards.

Using our company listings, you can quickly find your method to business’ own career pages.

✅ Network, network, network

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

Other good networking arenas are the city’s lots of co-working spaces, which host a a great deal of events and workshops. The likes of Factory Berlin, Betahaus and Sankt Oberholz are excellent domains for connecting with freelance experts and start-up business owners.

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

✅ Provide thorough applications

Rather than merely draining applications for any job you can discover in Berlin, take some time over each application to guarantee that it is adapted to the role looked for. Extra time for employment changing your CV to the function and employment make sure you compose a cover letter that is clearly linked to the job description and requirements.

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

✅ Search smart

When searching job boards, do not only utilize ‘English’ as a keyword as this will only bring up a restricted choice of English tasks. Also search utilizing English terms related to the function you are browsing for, e.g. search for ‘Customer support’ or ‘Content Manager’. Varying the English keyword mixes will raise a much more comprehensive variety of search results page.

✅ Referrals

Most big business in Berlin provide generous recommendation rewards for employees who refer candidates for positions. These are generally EUR1000 – 2000 bonuses per recommendation that is worked with.

Therefore, a wise method can be to ask a worker (via LinkedIn) at a that you wish to work for to refer you for a position. Due to the monetary reward, a lot of workers will be pleased to refer you and this will normally guarantee 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 info. This will assist you keep an eye on your applications for following up with companies.