Jobs in Berlin: a Complete Overview

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

The larger job boards are clearly much more popular, and for that reason can be far more competitive. If you spread your time evenly in between large job boards, smaller listing websites and Facebook groups, you will get good coverage of the opportunities 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 telephone number as soon as possible and list this on your CV together with your German address. The more indicator you can offer to hiring managers/recruiters that you are severe and devoted to residing in Germany (and are already in the country) the much better – a German number and address is a simple and efficient method to do this!

If from overseas, using your worldwide number is no problem and is far better than supplying no number at all. Ensure you consist of the international calling code to make it as simple as possible for hiring 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 promoted, do not be reluctant to send in your CV and cover letter detailing why you want to work for that specific business and what you could provide.

While this may seem quite speculative, it may well pay off in the long term. We have discovered this method to be specifically effective in the hospitality sector – if you are trying to find a hospitality task in Berlin, we recommend sending open applications to all of the hospitality organizations noted here and you will likely get some positive reactions!

✅ Knowledge of the German task market

Recruiters/hiring managers in Germany are creatures of familiarity and expect to see specific things in your application. This generally associates with your CV, which should follow a ‘German-style’. For some CV pointers, see the CV area listed below.

✅ Apply to various kinds of function

Berlin has an extremely high percentage of part-time tasks in addition to a blossoming freelance market. Instead of restrict your search to full-time positions, think about other positions that might enable you to get your foot in the door with a company.

In Germany, there are likewise a big number of ‘mini-jobs’, which pay under EUR450 a month and are exempt from earnings tax. A variety of mini-jobs held at the very same time can work as a way 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 people and those on a Working Holiday/Youth Mobility Visa.

✅ Always go to the source

If you see a task advertised on a task board, it is most likely that the company will have other jobs marketed elsewhere. Always keep in mind to check each company’s own career page for full listings of readily available tasks in Berlin as they will likely just advertise a handful of their openings on external task boards.

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

✅ Network, network, network

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

Other great networking arenas are the city’s many co-working areas, which host a big number of events and workshops. The likes of Factory Berlin, Betahaus and Sankt Oberholz are great domains for engaging with freelance experts and start-up entrepreneurs.

Job-related Facebook groups in Berlin are also an excellent location to come into contact with regional employers, recruiters, working with supervisors, and so on who will typically post openings, articles and blog posts in these groups.

✅ Provide detailed applications

Instead of just draining applications for any job you can discover in Berlin, require time over each application to ensure that it is adjusted to the role got. Extra time for adjusting your CV to the role and make certain you compose a cover letter that is plainly connected to the job description and requirements.

As a minimum, submit a CV and cover letter, but also provide written referrals, links to individual websites and portfolios if these are appropriate to the position.

✅ Search smart

When searching job boards, do not only use ‘English’ as a keyword as this will only bring up a minimal selection of English tasks. Also search using English terms associated to the role you are searching for, e.g. search for ‘Customer Service’ or ‘Content Manager’. Varying the English keyword mixes will raise a much more comprehensive series of search results.

✅ Referrals

Most big business in Berlin use generous recommendation bonus offers for staff members who refer candidates for positions. These are typically EUR1000 – 2000 benefits per referral that is employed.

Therefore, a shrewd strategy can be to ask a staff member (through LinkedIn) at a business that you wish to work for to refer you for a position. Due to the monetary incentive, a great deal of staff members will be happy to refer you and this will usually make sure that your application is prioritised by a working with manager/recruiter.

✅ Tracking

Monitor all your applications on a spreadsheet with the date you used, referall.us who the recruiter/hiring is and any other important information. This will help you monitor your applications for following up with companies.