Busting 3 Myths About JOB HUNTING in Germany

[@spacextreme1]

My advise. LEARN GERMAN. Not for the job, but for yourself. If you want to have a fun, positive experience living in Germany. Speaking the language is going to give you a big boost. Cannot emphasize enough

[@dremr2038]

You have learnt it? Are you a native? That being said, learning language of any place you are going to stay will give you an added advantage.

[@BernhardGiner]

Vice versa is also true: Learn English! It's the lingua franca of today, hardly anyone can avoid it today.

[@benehiko]

It takes a while to get used to living in Germany, my wife and I have been here almost 3 years now and we've only recently started to experience a "normal" life. There's a lot of things you need to sort out that you don't think about initially. Things like your taxes, insurances, banking, furnishing your apartment and learning the language. Even shopping was a huge change - learning to deal with the iconic Olympic grocery store cashier. Dealing with KVR... Maybe even sorting out your home country taxes... I would also add that searching for a job in a foreign country with different customs than what you're used to can be difficult to deal with, not only linguistically, but also culturally. I've experienced searching for another employer last year and it took many months of searching, applying and interviews. I guess my advice would be to have a strong conviction of why you want to be in Germany and align yourself as well as your family members on a shared goal. Be patient as things take time. If something is too difficult to get over try breaking it up into chunks and take it step by step.

[@LigawingPinoy]

This video sheds light on my partner and I’s plan for my move to Germany next year. I’m worried about finding a job, as I currently teach in Thailand and don’t want to move without employment or at least not finding one when I’m finally there. Dankeschön 🙏 ❤

[@mushfiqurrahman1107]

This video started as helpful and ended as wholesome. I am going to Germany for study next month, and I was having an overall bad day contemplating how my life would be gloomy and tough once I get there. I mean its already sad that I have to leave the country where I've lived in for so much time, and over that I've seen a few "demotivating" videos on Germany today, so... Thank you!

[@simplegermany]

Thanks for sharing! Yes, moving to a new country is both challenging and exciting. But you got this! 💪🏽 we have another video that you might also like about the #1 tip to make it here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/p5PQZqFsZt-GmKMsi=l2ptZCKmq3Kn1gRF

[@developer.emad.mehrez]

Thanks for the helpful information, love your videos

[@josewilhelm2717]

Thank you for your videos and your time! It's been my dream for more than a decade to live in Germany. I've been learning German on my own and getting experience as a backend developer, while still learning advanced programming concepts on my free time. I've been 2 years at it, but I still thought of that dream as far from where I am. Now I think I have a very solid chance to make it happen. I'm still saving money and I also want to become a better professional for Germany. Next year I will start working on it, and I put a reminder on my calendar to buy your course. Thank you!

[@simplegermany]

Thank you for sharing your dream with us! Reading your comment shows us that you got this! You will make it happen :) So keep at it!

[@BernhardGiner]

Funnily enough, I have just seen a report about a 60-year-old German village butcher who had been urgently looking for apprentices for some time. Because he had been interested in India since a vacation anyway, he came up with the idea of trying it out there. So he learned English and went to India to promote himself at a fair. It worked, he found two and they want to stay. I also found it very nice that the apprentices were able to contribute their ideas, flavors and spices to the butcher's shop. Now, for example, there is an Indian-German sausage and Indian pickles. So the language thing definitely works both ways. Have the courage! Many people are needed in the skilled trades in particular and an apprenticeship is a great opportunity: 2-5 birds with one stone. Learn German, learn the trade, get to know other apprentices at the vocational school and help your colleagues improve their English.

[@simplegermany]

Thanks for sharing this story! It definitely works both ways! 😊

[@drjoelamos4548]

very helpful❤

[@curlyhairedbrunette]

First of all, thank you for all your lovely videos. You're teaching me everything I need to know before moving to Dusseldorf. I was wondering if you could please cover 2 new topics. One is maternity leave and parental allowance. I hear it's really great there but the allowance really confuses me, I was wondering if you gals could break it down for me. The second is which holidays that are celebrated and working class has time off. Is it different state by state? City by city? Maybe in the same video you can explain a bit of the history for those days and their meanings. Again, love watching you gals. I hope we one day meet in person ❤

[@simplegermany]

Hello! Thanks for your kind feedback. We have covered maternity leave and parental allowance on family section in our website: www.simplegermany.com/family-in-germany/ And yes, public holidays vary state by state - you can check the ones for 2024 with our tool here: www.simplegermany.com/public-holidays-germany/ All the best with your move! ☺️

[@igor32492343]

Thanks for sharing! Could you talk about german companies hiring offshore (like IT jobs, for example)? I'd like to move Germany in the future, but it'd be interesting to have some experience.😄

[@joannunemaker6332]

I enjoyed this video. 😊❤

[@ld5677]

ATS is very common in North America, it is very nice that in Germany real people actually look at them. You girls are very empowering.

[@rbharathkumar91]

Finally some truth. Other channels are misleading expats

[@nalammca]

I am right now Applying for Ausbildung as a foreigner would love to if you could make a video about that and give some information

[@chafavorito]

Yes please, Ausbildung for non eu

[@airtonsilva8006]

From my 1,5 year experience in German Academia (University), there is only one position that usually requires some fluency in German, which is the Technical Assistant position. That is why these people are usually responsible for contacting companies to buy materials, negotiate discounts and of course it´s easier if the person speaks German. All other positions don´t require any German, although I recommend at least a B1 German to live here comfortably. The position does not require German, but the country does, how else will you understand a rental contract for example?

[@simplegermany]

Totally agree! thanks for sharing your perspective :)

[@secretnobody6460]

Thank you for this. In addition to this, could you please make a video about the legit websites where we can find jobs and how? like xing, stepstone, linkedin, and other platforms that is common in germany but the internationals dont know about? thanks

[@bhavdippathar003]

I am a true tech enthusiast and love working with international tech teams. Two years ago, I started applying for tech jobs at 5 to 10 different companies. At that time, 3 companies responded. I interviewed but was rejected in the final round. After that, I stopped applying for more jobs, thinking I wasn’t fit for the market. However, in the past few weeks, I have started researching again and watching a lot of KZbin videos on the German job market. I noticed that many KZbin influencers who already live in Germany tend to demotivate us, creating confusion about which sources of information to trust. However, the reality is completely different. If you are truly passionate and have the right skills to showcase, there is a high possibility of getting an opportunity. We just need to stay inspired and motivated. Therefore, I would like to thank you for this video and encourage you to keep motivating us and providing accurate information. Cheers!!!

[@dremr2038]

Can you expand a little about what you mean by getting demotivated by german influencers?/sources of information? Thanks

[@simplegermany]

Love it! Keep at it and you will achieve what you want 😊

[@estertistica]

Hello Jen and Yvonne! Im a huge fan of your work, I always learn something with you, thank you so very much! 🥰 I'm moving to Germany with a Visa Family Reunion type, and I want to work in the tech field, specifically with data. Here in Brazil, the job hunting is heavily based nowadays on AI platforms that are searching for keywords. My doubt is, in Germany, how companies use AI to find candidates? I mean, AI plays a role in the hiring process at all, or I should not worry about that? :D

[@simplegermany]

Hey! As far as our research shows AI doesn’t play a role on selecting candidates for a job role. Companies still rely on job boards to find candidates. We list the most popular job boards on our guide here: www.simplegermany.com/work-in-germany-without-german/#5_Tips_to_help_you_find_an_English-speaking_job_in_Germany

[@estertistica]

Oh no, I edited the comment and I lost your heart reaction :') Thank you for reading it

[@estertistica]

@@simplegermany Thank you so much for the info! I'm learning about the German job marketing now, and your videos and website/newsletter are heaven-sent! 😍 Thank you for helping so many people like me (also Latin-American), I wish you both all the success and happiness ❤

[@baumaus9014]

The level of German is definitely dependent on roles. I, unfortunately, am a writer, so they tend to look for C2 and, sometimes additionally, 3 to 5 years of having lived in Germany; many also outright specify German-speaking country natives only... Which is why I've been forced to return to Latam after finishing my Master's in English. I've had this conversation with friends and family living here, and Germany is basically only friendly to non-EU professionals in engineering/tech and finance, and then to a lesser degree medical professionals and corporate lawyers, unless you have a super impressive Senior position, are in a more manual-labor-oriented path or already have enough money to help sustain yourself through mini/part-time jobs. Or, of course, have a very good network of contacts wherever you're going, and that could still fail.

[@rishiraj2548]

Thank you

[@radhakhandpekar]

Could you make a video for international students planning to make a career in marketing and communications in Germany?

[@Kipitreel_]

U need b2 German

[@kazzthedogg]

i'm here with my family, moved to bavaria end of may, working a german speakling job in cybersecurity. I would LOVE to be able to find an english speaking job here but have not been that lucky in my search. what do you use to find such jobs?

[@simplegermany]

You can get our free list of 100 companies currently hiring tech roles in English: www.simplegermany.com/100-companies/

[@AlphaM25]

Germany’s IFO business confidence index fell more than economists expected in September. Ifo Institute President Clemens Fuest tells Bloomberg that the key weakness in the EU’s largest economy remains in manufacturing and its order book. “In any case, the German economy will stagnate,” he said, not ruling out a recession by the end of the year.

[@justmoveongaming9205]

You did highlight Finance as a sector for visa-sponsored jobs. WOuld you mind being slightly specific?

[@simplegermany]

That is not what we say 😉 We say that according to our survey, the finance industry is among the top 5 industries in which English-speaking jobs can be found.

[@justmoveongaming9205]

@@simplegermany even for entry level jobs, with a visa sponsorship profile?

[@marcocangela3730]

I’m looking for a Software Quality Assurance Engineer job in Germany but it is becoming increasingly difficult due to the unfortunate replied, I speak English and Portuguese and applying constantly but with no success

[@shoaibsaeedkhan2014]

So if i have a salesman job after doing msc in supply chain management from Germany, hence my job not related to study do you think i can get visa ? I dont think so why fake news?

[@QueenElizabeth1sth]

Thank you1

[@GeekyMoo]

Consider that since your videos are in English, so is your user base and that makes the poll biased. Interesting video though. Thanks

[@simplegermany]

Of course it is. Anything is 😉 we are simply portraying one slice of reality and that is to show it is possible to work in Germany without needing German if you are in a certain profession and industry 😊

[@turjo119]

Me watching this vid: Very insightful and I'm certain many people will benefit from this immensely Me in my head: "Mom" and "mom" friend sit down and have a real talk with you instead of supporting your delusions of grandeur 😂

[@simplegermany]

😅😅

[@enesati3874]

Wonder what the situation in the Construction industry is?

[@simplegermany]

No idea, sorry!

[@7uss240]

I am a civil engineering graduate living outside Germany, currently working towards my B2 certification. Job requirements almost always state a B2 level or native German proficiency. To be honest, it's better to have at least a B2 level or higher; otherwise, the job can become quite stressful. Depending on your position, you might work with people who speak broken German with an accent, or with an owner/manager who has a strong German dialect. Not to mention, there are also many field-specific terms. You can search for the job title you are aiming for to get a glimpse of what is required. I hope this helps.

[@LAKSHEYSehgal]

​@@7uss240Absolutely correct! You can only get a job in the construction or energy sector without C1 Level if you work on designing the system. Else, it's really hard!

[@LyricLineLounge]

I’ve wasted my 6 months jobseeker visa because I can’t speak German. It’s hard to find a job in construction industry if you can’t speak the language.

[@Mashal-dt8yz]

hey can anyone plz answer this question? if your bank account has been seized (pfändung), can you receive money from other people? I understand that you dont have access to money and cant spend it but will money come into my account from my employer or other people….i need to be sure because i need to use that money to unblock my account by making the money that i owe

[@simplegermany]

We suggest you talk to your bank directly and ask them 😊

[@LearningJoy101]

The ATS system isn’t a myth - the bigger companies like Airbus use it.

[@simplegermany]

Thanks for sharing! We have not had the opportunity to speak with anyone working there. In the field research we've done -- talking with recruiters, tech recruiters, ex HR, in HR, CTOS, hiring managers from very different companies they all mention they don't use ATS to automatically scan CVs and rejection directly. However, we would love to learn more about this topic. Do you have direct experience with this? Can you please elaborate on this? Thank you!

[@capofigo]

🤨 i feel judged all the time😭😭

[@mirazalislam772]

Make a video on "Ausbildung" ❤.

[@pikaaungchu]

lol your survey is biased .

[@simplegermany]

For sure, of course we cannot speak for every international in Germany. But this is the “slice” we can access and talk about. It paints one part of the picture.

[@AlphaM25]

Don’t listen to these fake influencers, there are no jobs in Germany. Companies are shutting factories and economy is on a serious decline. Also, if you don’t know German forget about getting a job . I am sending 20-30 applications daily since last 6 months and the only response I have received is “rejection”

[@simplegermany]

Thanks for sharing your experience. We strongly disagree - we receive messages all the time from internationals finding a job in Germany. Maybe it’s time to revisit your application strategy or to gain new skills to have better job opportunities ☺️. And what motivates you to call us “fake influencers”? Not so nice to speak like that to other humans.

[@AlphaM25]

@@simplegermany “Fake influencers “ are social media propagandists who spread false information just to gain traction and make money. There is no “humane” angle in that , it is purely business for them. I have more skillset than one can even cover in a resume, the whole truth is Germany is a dead market for job seekers, so stop spreading misinformation and unwanted euphoria!

[@ianharcourtsmith]

It's tough out there, but spreading lies doesn't help anyone thanks.

[@simplegermany]

We cannot speak for the whole economy of Germany, of course. However, we do know that in the tech and IT field, there are plenty of English-speaking jobs. We have easily collected 100 companies hiring in the tech field (www.simplegermany.com/100-companies/). We receive emails from internationals in this field successfully getting a job in Germany this year. If you want a deeper analysis of the IT market, you can watch this video from Find a Job in Germany, who have the pulse on the IT market in Germany: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i5LIpHaXqdx0fqc Now, if you're in a different industry, finding an English-speaking job will be harder for sure. However, even there, we have had expats reaching out to us nailing jobs in German with B2 level. Everything in life has two sides: a positive and the negative. It's up to us to decide which one we want to focus on. We like to focus on the positive side in this channel. As a last note: f you have better opportunities applying in other countries, then please do so. Germany is definitely not an easy country to enter or adapt to.