Do not limit your search to simply a couple of task boards. As it costs companies more to advertise on bigger task boards, many business pick to promote on smaller, less popular listing websites. Many smaller sized start-ups even select to post on Facebook groups as these listings tend to be complimentary.

The larger task boards are undoubtedly even more well known, and for that reason can be even more competitive. If you spread your time equally in between large task boards, smaller listing websites and Facebook groups, you will get great protection of the chances that are out there. To assist 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 contact number as soon as possible and list this on your CV together with your German address. The more indicator you can provide to working with managers/recruiters that you are severe and devoted to residing in Germany (and are currently in the nation) the much better - a German number and address is a simple and reliable way to do this!

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

✅ Open applications

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

While this might appear rather speculative, it might well pay off in the long term. We have actually discovered this approach to be especially effective in the hospitality sector - if you are looking for a hospitality task in Berlin, we suggest sending out open applications to all of the hospitality companies listed here and you will likely get some favorable reactions!

✅ Knowledge of the German task market

Recruiters/hiring supervisors in Germany are creatures of familiarity and expect to see specific things in your application. This mainly connects to your CV, which should comply with a 'German-style'. For some CV ideas, see the CV section below.

✅ Apply to different types of function

Berlin has a really high percentage of part-time jobs as well as a burgeoning freelance market. Rather than restrict your search to full-time positions, consider other positions that may enable you to get your foot in the door with a company.

In Germany, there are likewise a large number of 'mini-jobs', which pay under EUR450 a month and are exempt from income tax. A number of mini-jobs held at the same time can work as a method of covering your living expenditures - these may not be open to you if you need a work visa to reside in Germany but are a guaranteed option for EU/EEA people and those on an Operating Holiday/Youth Mobility Visa.

✅ Always go to the source

If you see a task marketed on a task board, it is likely that the company will have other jobs marketed in other places. Always keep in mind to check each company's own profession page for complete listings of offered tasks in Berlin as they will likely only market a handful of their openings on external job boards.

Using our business listings, you can quickly discover your method to companies' own career pages.

✅ Network, network, network

Network anywhere 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 great networking arenas are the city's lots of co-working spaces, which host a large number of occasions and workshops. The similarity Factory Berlin, Betahaus and Sankt Oberholz are great domains for connecting with freelance experts and startup entrepreneurs.

Job-related Facebook groups in Berlin are also a fantastic location to come into contact with regional employers, recruiters, hiring supervisors, etc who will often publish openings, articles and blog posts in these groups.

✅ Provide extensive applications

Rather than merely pumping out applications for any job you can discover in Berlin, take time over each application to make sure that it is adjusted to the role made an application for. Extra time for adjusting your CV to the function and make certain 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 provide written references, links to personal sites and portfolios if these are pertinent to the position.

✅ Search wise

When browsing job boards, do not only utilize 'English' as a keyword as this will just raise a minimal choice of English tasks. Also search utilizing English terms related to the function you are searching for, e.g. search for 'Customer care' or 'Content Manager'. Varying the English keyword mixes will raise a much wider variety of search results page.

✅ Referrals

Most big business in Berlin provide generous referral benefits for workers who refer candidates for positions. These are typically EUR1000 - 2000 bonuses per that is employed.

Therefore, a wise tactic can be to ask an employee (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 workers will enjoy to refer you and this will typically guarantee that your application is prioritised by a hiring manager/recruiter.

✅ Tracking

Keep track of all your applications on a spreadsheet with the date you used, who the recruiter/hiring is and any other essential information. This will help you track your applications for following up with companies.