An Expat’s Guide To German CVs: Do’s, Don’ts, and Tips for Success!
A comprehensive overview of everything you should (and shouldn’t!) include in a German CV, along with some extra pointers to help you through the application process.
Relocating To Germany As A Non-German Speaker
Thinking of moving to Germany for a tech role, but don’t know the language? Don’t panic. It might come as a surprise, but you can still excel within Germany’s tech industry without knowing your umlauts from your sauerkraut. In fact, stats show that 44% of the country’s employees use a language other than German daily at work, and that 27% regularly speak English in meetings.
In 2019 alone, the German Federal Office of Migration and Refugees issued over 31,000 European residence permits to highly skilled workers from outside Europe to allow them to live and work in Germany. Tech hubs like Berlin and Munich have huge migrant communities, and Germany is famous for being inclusive and welcoming to foreigners.
Nevertheless, we understand that moving to Germany as a non-German speaker might sound daunting. That’s why we’ve collated a range of useful resources that will help you settle in, adjust to a new culture, understand German working life, start learning the lingo, and much more!
Relocation
Why Munich Is The Ideal City To Start A Career In Tech
Referred to as the ‘Silicon Valley of Europe’, Munich is the place to be if you want to make it as a tech professional. It’s ranked the 4th biggest tech hub in … keep reading
Living and working in Germany as a non-German speaker
Are you relocating for work to Germany as a non-German speaker? Are you worried about how you’ll navigate life in a country where you can’t speak the language? Deciding to … keep reading
The Top 3 German Cities That Offer Tech Expats The Best Place To Live
Germany is leading the way within the tech industry. Its cities are the country’s key tech hubs where constant innovation and development continue to push the boundaries of the sector … keep reading
6 Benefits of Working Abroad
To many, taking the leap to gain international work experience is the ultimate personal and professional challenge. How will you handle the language barrier? Will you be able to adapt … keep reading
Relocating To Berlin: One Candidate’s Experience
While most of us are content to live and work in the country we were born and raised, there are a brave few who want to get out there and … keep reading
How to successfully onboard international employees
What are the best ways to onboard international workers? Hiring foreign talent can be extremely beneficial to your organisation, particularly if you’re hiring scarce skill sets. But to get the … keep reading
A Guide To Becoming Self-employed (Freiberufler) In Germany
Working as a freelancer (Freiberufler) in Germany is a popular choice for many. In fact, there are approximately 400,000 contractors across the country, which isn’t surprising due to the many … keep reading
A guide to German work culture vs the UK
If you’re thinking about moving to Germany to work, you probably have lots of questions about German work culture… and rightly so! Moving to a new country always presents its … keep reading
Expat living: Top reasons to move to Germany
Germany is home to over 9 million foreigners, 100,000 of which are from the UK. The country is held in high esteem by the expat community, which is why thousands … keep reading
External resources
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