Jobs in Berlin: a Complete Overview

Do not restrict your search to simply a few job boards. As it costs companies more to advertise on larger task boards, many business pick to promote on smaller, less popular listing websites. Many smaller start-ups even pick to publish on Facebook groups as these listings tend to be free.

The larger job boards are clearly far more popular, and for that reason can be far more competitive. If you spread your time evenly between large task boards, smaller listing websites and employment Facebook groups, you will get good coverage of the chances that are out there. To assist you, we have put together a list of our favourite job boards in Germany.

✅ Get a German number and list your German address on your CV

Get a German telephone number as quickly as possible and list this on your CV along with your German address. The more indication you can offer to employing managers/recruiters that you are serious and dedicated to residing in Germany (and are currently in the country) the better – a German number and address is an easy and employment reliable method to do this!

If applying from overseas, utilizing your global number is no issue and is much better than offering no number at all. Make certain you consist of the global calling code to make it as easy as possible for working with managers/recruiters to acquire you.

✅ Open applications

It is typical in Germany to send out open applications. If you have an interest in a certain company or field, but there are not any suitable functions promoted, do not hesitate to send in your CV and cover letter detailing why you would like to work for that particular company and what you might offer.

While this may seem rather speculative, it might well settle in the long term. We have found this technique to be particularly successful in the hospitality sector – if you are looking for a hospitality task in Berlin, we recommend sending out open applications to all of the hospitality businesses listed 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 expect to see certain things in your application. This mainly associates with your CV, which should adhere to a ‘German-style’. For some CV tips, see the CV section listed below.

✅ Apply to various kinds of function

Berlin has an extremely high proportion of part-time tasks in addition to a blossoming freelance market. Rather than restrict your search to full-time positions, think about other positions that might allow you to get your foot in the door employment with a business.

In Germany, there are also a large number of ‘mini-jobs‘, which pay under EUR450 a month and are exempt from income tax. A variety of mini-jobs held at the exact same time can work as a way of covering your living expenses – these may not be open to you if you require a work visa to live in Germany however are a definite choice for EU/EEA citizens and those on an Operating Holiday/Youth Mobility Visa.

✅ Always go to the source

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

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

✅ Network, network, network

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

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

Job-related Facebook groups in Berlin are likewise a terrific location to come into contact with local employers, employers, working with managers, and so on who will often publish openings, employment articles and post in these groups.

✅ Provide extensive applications

Rather than just pumping out applications for any job you can discover in Berlin, take time over each application to make sure that it is to the function got. Spare time for changing your CV to the function and ensure you write a cover letter that is clearly linked to the job description and requirements.

As a minimum, send a CV and cover letter, however likewise offer written referrals, links to personal sites and portfolios if these pertain to the position.

✅ Search wise

When searching task boards, do not only utilize ‘English’ as a keyword as this will only bring up a limited choice of English tasks. Also search using English terms related to the function you are looking for, e.g. search for ‘Client service’ or ‘Content Manager’. Varying the English keyword combinations will raise a much broader variety of search results page.

✅ Referrals

Most huge business in Berlin offer generous referral bonus offers for employees who refer candidates for positions. These are normally EUR1000 – 2000 perks per referral that is employed.

Therefore, a shrewd method can be to ask a worker (through LinkedIn) at a company that you wish 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 generally ensure that your application is prioritised by a working with manager/recruiter.

✅ Tracking

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