Jobs in Berlin: a Complete Overview

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

The larger task boards are clearly even more well understood, and therefore can be far more competitive. If you spread your time equally in between big task boards, smaller sized listing sites and Facebook groups, you will get good coverage of the chances that are out there. To help you, we have actually put together a list of our preferred 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 along with your German address. The more sign you can offer to working with managers/recruiters that you are serious and committed to residing in Germany (and are already in the country) the better – a German number and address is an easy and efficient method to do this!

If using from overseas, utilizing your international number is no problem and is better than providing no number at all. Make certain you include the worldwide calling code to make it as easy as possible for employment hiring managers/recruiters to get hold of you.

✅ Open applications

It prevails in Germany to send out open applications. If you are interested in a particular business or field, however there are not any appropriate roles marketed, do not be reluctant to send in your CV and cover letter detailing why you would like to work for that specific company and what you could provide.

While this may appear quite speculative, it might well pay off in the long term. We have found this method to be particularly effective in the hospitality sector – if you are trying to find a hospitality task in Berlin, we suggest sending out open applications to all of the hospitality organizations noted here and you will likely get some favorable responses!

✅ Knowledge of the German job market

Recruiters/hiring supervisors in Germany are animals of familiarity and expect to see specific things in your application. This mainly relates to your CV, which must stick to a ‘German-style’. For some CV tips, see the CV area listed below.

✅ Apply to different kinds of function

Berlin has a very high proportion of part-time tasks along with a burgeoning freelance market. Instead of limit your search to full-time positions, consider other positions that may allow 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 means of covering your living costs – these may not be open to you if you require a work visa to live in Germany however are a definite alternative for EU/EEA residents and those on a Working Holiday/Youth Mobility Visa.

✅ Always go to the source

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

Using our business listings, you can easily discover your way to business’ own profession pages.

✅ Network, network, network

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

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

Job-related Facebook groups in Berlin are likewise an excellent location to come into contact with regional employers, recruiters, working with managers, and so on who will frequently publish openings, short articles and article in these groups.

✅ Provide comprehensive applications

Instead of merely draining applications for any task you can discover in Berlin, take time over each application to guarantee that it is adjusted to the role obtained. Extra time for adjusting your CV to the function and make sure you compose a cover letter that is clearly connected to the task description and requirements.

As a minimum, submit a CV and cover letter, but also provide written recommendations, links to personal sites and portfolios if these pertain to the position.

✅ Search clever

When searching task boards, do not only use ‘English’ as a keyword as this will only raise a restricted selection of English tasks. Also search utilizing English terms related to the function you are searching for, e.g. search for ‘Client service’ or ‘Content Manager’. Varying the English keyword combinations will raise a much wider variety of search results.

✅ Referrals

Most huge business in Berlin provide generous recommendation bonus offers for staff members who refer candidates for positions. These are usually EUR1000 – 2000 bonus offers per recommendation that is worked with.

Therefore, a shrewd method can be to ask a worker (through LinkedIn) at a company that you want to work for to refer you for a position. Due to the financial reward, a lot of employees will more than happy to refer you and this will generally make sure 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, employment who the recruiter/hiring is and any other crucial information. This will help you track your applications for following up with business.