How is the Job Interview in Germany? (for software developers)

[@8cyber.muse8]

Honestly this is the best job interview 'tutorial' that I've seen... Germany or otherwise.

[@PiratePawsLive]

Great tips, I also learned by experience that taking a notepad/papers with questions and your actual CV/resume with you into the interview and put them down on the table so the interviewers can see you are prepared. I got flustered a few times when I was asked questions referencing my CV and could not remember the detail they wanted to know. If you have no questions on there, take the writing utensils regardless and take notes from time to time. I had 3 rounds of interviews for the same company with different people and they did ask me questions about things we talked about in the last interview. And I noticed Software Developer interviews tend to be more relaxed. And always remember you are interviewing the company too, you can always decline the job and walk away. There are also companies paying way less than a Person with your education, experience and skillset should earn in the average, or put things in the contract nobody told u about or plainly lying to your face about it. Do not allow yourself to get screwed over, always read the contracts you are signing.

[@vdespa]

Thanks for sharing this!

[@shijidesigns5803]

You are one of a kind. Thank you so much for the information

[@vdespa]

You are very welcome

[@yadurocky]

Amazing man! thanks a lot for very descriptive and useful information.

[@larsenmathias4499]

What is the dress code

[@jovanaguzman3097]

Thank you so much. I am geting a Master in HR and I planeed to do my research onthe hiring process in deveoped vs developing countries and i could not find much information; however, your video has been very helpful.

[@vdespa]

I am glad this helped.

[@jovanaguzman3097]

@@vdespa Thanks. I am actually working on that paper right now!. ;)

[@vdespa]

@@jovanaguzman3097 good luck with your work.

[@jovanaguzman3097]

@@vdespa Thanks for your contribution by doing this video!

[@ganeshsrm]

In India, If you clear technical interview, you are mostly selected. Managerial is just for the sake of getting to know you and basic questions posed to you. Here, in Germany, even if you clear technical, and you get invited for the managerial, it doesn't guarantee you a job. Preparation is the key and getting to know this process is more imp.

[@vdespa]

Thanks for pointing this out. People skills are just as important (or even more important) than the technical skills.

[@madhurimasingha3745]

Great Information buddy, thanks and great job!

[@kirill4531]

What about solving algorithm tasks on the interview? Are they hard and how important are they in the interviewer perspective?

[@Ana-mn5io]

Can you please, show a example of a CV? Is different from USA? how can I Design or What are the things more important that need to be in the CV

[@fer-torres]

I am lucky to find this video with great info, thanks Valentin. So, I have a question: I got an upfront task / exercise from a company, I completed it and sent it back. It has been around 2 weeks but I haven't gotten any feedback-reply yet. You mentioned that german companies tend to take their time when is about the first contact after applying, how about when is about revieweing a completed upfront exercise, any insights? Thanks in advance!

[@fer-torres]

Thank you for the answer Valentin, I will keep your tips in mind in my searching process!

[@manojtutika7461]

Thanks. This is very helpful!

[@jackfrost8969]

so no algorithmic questions like that of Silicon Valley?

[@vdespa]

You may get a "homework" to solve a problem and send it back but I did not encounter any "live whiteboard coding" requests. (but hey, this is my experience).

[@ucretsiztakipci6612]

Splendid video! I subscribed!

[@seemasingh71]

Do the company takes interview in German or English for a software developer?

[@nusrathaaliyah]

This is awesome !

[@khan0404]

Amazing process

[@vdespa]

Thanks!

[@hunonu]

Thanks. BTW please make the volume of the video louder

[@kirill4531]

Дякую. Натиснув вподобайку!

[@dilshodrahmatov3058]

I found this video too late. I didn't pass my first interview in Germany, I think because of, I didn't follow what the author said in this video. The day after tomorrow I have one more interview and I hope the authors' advice will help me. :-)

[@dilshodrahmatov3058]

You are welcome. At the beginning i made mistake that non-systematically start to describe my background. Also, for the question "why do you select our company?" my answers were: "because it is in the same city where i am living and it is near to my house ...". Without preparing, it is difficult to explain systematically. I had interview for the position - python developer. :-)

[@gugulothramu6459]

@@dilshodrahmatov3058 Hi,did you get a job finally?

[@dilshodrahmatov3058]

@@gugulothramu6459 yes 🙂

[@gugulothramu6459]

@@dilshodrahmatov3058 Bro,Am too looking for python job in germany,could you please walk through the interview process, coding questions asked if you dont mind plz...

[@ganeshsrm]

I had my 2nd Face to face interview and the information shared was true. But, Practice is a must if you are from a different country and from Asia. It's not going to be an easy piece of cake.

[@vdespa]

Thank you for confirming.

[@mahmoudsameh9509]

Thanks a lot for all the information and the efforts making this video. I was wondering if it is possible to get a job as an embedded engineer in Germany with only holding online interviews? Since I need a VISA to enter the country which can take a lot of time and money. Looking forward for your reply, Thanks.

[@rittickdatta1209]

Thanks for sharing, much appreciated. What is the salary range for a web developer with over 4 years of experience in a lead role?

[@vdespa]

You are welcome. Here are some numbers: www.gehalt.de/beruf/web-developer-web-developerin

[@rajubhattarai3326]

Is there competitive coding question?

[@Tschüss101]

My problem is. Do I have to know how to speak German?

[@vdespa]

Practically yes, with very few exceptions.

[@Tschüss101]

@@vdespa Like fluently??

[@dmezzio]

cool man, thanks a lot

[@prasadsupare]

Which programming languages are the most in demand now?? And what's the future of PHP there any idea??

[@prasadsupare]

Valentin Despa thanks bro.. Can you make a video or if possible can you share the questions based on programming you faced in the interview? Also what questions are most likely to be asked..

[@alaeddinemenai5380]

Hello everyone, I got rejected two times for Companies in Germany , is ther a way to win culture interview ( first round ) , please ?

[@vdespa]

I would recommend getting some help from a decent recruiter that can give you some feedback on how to improve your interview.

[@harshaddeo3460]

That's really helpful. Thanks a lot. I am going to appear for a java developer interview in Berlin area. It is a small size company and may I know what would be the pattern of the interview as well as any idea about level of toughness in general?

[@harshaddeo3460]

Thanks. I will let you know about it

[@prasadsupare]

hey did you get the job?? if yes then do share your experience with me if possible

[@harshaddeo3460]

Yes, Experience was good. Several rounds with senior developer of the company. Idea is to test theoretical skills as well as problem solving approach. Thanks!

[@rajubhattarai3326]

Did u get the job? Is there any problem solving or competitive coding question?

[@srinivs2175]

Hi , how s opening for software testers

[@dilshodrahmatov3058]

I have a question: is it good idea during the interview make a notes? For example, when the start to tell about the company ando so on ..?

[@rajendramnm6724]

Hi valentin I am looking for job in EDI(Electronic data interchange) profile in Germany....i have completed engineering is there any scope to get a job in Germany?

[@dushanindunil500]

do non europeans can get easy work visa in germnay ?

[@vdespa]

I don't call it an easy process but clearly possible. It is still causing a lot of stress and birocaracy, unfortunately.

[@dushanindunil500]

its means as a asian its little bit harder than a europeans

[@vdespa]

@@dushanindunil500 Yes, it is. You need a visa / working permit.

[@ritbane]

Hello, my resume never makes through in any German Companies. Do you have any tips or advice for me! I have german national visa already and keep mentioning that in the resume.

[@ritbane]

Do you know any recruitment companies in Germany! I am presently in India. I have no idea of any recruiting companies in Germany. I will be at Munich for two months starting July. Will help if you can provide me any leads. I can share my profile with you as well if need be if you have any openings in your organization. I can ace any interview. But I need an opportunity to talk to the interviewers

[@ritbane]

Thank You :-)

[@bilcalex307]

Try honeypot.io - it's a really cool recruitment platform for tech people with focus on Germany and The Netherlands. :)

[@kumarmanish9046]

30+ mins and no explanation on what sample interview questions they ask in technical rounds? :|

[@vdespa]

The technical questions largely depend on the job title / position.

[@saidtagimouti3575]

@@vdespa yes but we would like to know if the kind of questions asked? Is white board questions common? Leetcode or system design? Or is it more common to have take home projects? Would like to know how hard the technical part is so that to prepare accordingly. Thanks!