A persuasive job application including a cover letter is a must in Germany—a resume alone is not enough. Read further to find out how to write a great German cover letter that will leave a good impression on your potential employer. 1. German Cover Letter: Resumes aren’t enough In other countries, a resume is often […]
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Jobs in Germany: 6 Things to know to get your Dream Job in Deutschland!
This is for all the Germany fans out there: If you ever thought of moving to Germany to push your career, this is your year! 2018 has started off with great news for you: The German unemployment rate is very low and there are plenty of vacancies to fill—there are more than one million open […]
Life in Germany – An Indian student shares his experience
In previous interviews with Employland, Shyam M. Ramaprasad from Mysore, India, who is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management at the Kühne Logistics University (KLU) in Hamburg shared his experience of preparing for studying in Germany and finding a place to live in Germany. In this interview, he shares […]
Are German Language Skills Necessary for Working in Germany?
Germany has a strong economy: the unemployment rate is low, the demand for skilled labor is high, and there is a labor shortage for several occupations. If relocating to Germany ever crossed your mind, now is your chance! But not so fast – since English is a world language and relatively well-spoken in Germany, you […]
Series: Prepping for life & work in Germany – 40% German.com
People who want to live and work in Germany have to deal with many challenges: The German language, mentally preparing for a different culture and work environment, managing bureaucratic procedures concerning visas and work permits, and the long to-do list after arriving in Germany. That’s tough and can hardly be done without help and plenty […]
Author-Interview: How To Win Jobs & Influence Germans: The Expats’ Guide to a Career in Germany
Chris Pyak, author of the book How To Win Jobs & Influence Germans: The Expats’ Guide to a Career in Germany shares his knowledge and experience concerning expats who want to take their next career step in Germany. The book will be available in the middle of August. In this interview he talks with Employland about expats’ […]
Frosty German sayings that have nothing to do with the winter
We find ourselves now in the middle of winter – a season which means cold temperatures, runny noses, and snowy streets, especially in Germany. But Germans can be heard saying a lot of winter-related phrases regardless of the season. 7 German idioms, which refer to the cold but have nothing to do with the winter. 1. […]
An Indian’s Findings: What I like about German, Germans and Germany
Aakanksha Shirsat (26) left her hometown of Nasik, Maharashtra, India in July 2016 in order to participate the German Teacher Training (Deutsch lehren lernen /DLL) at the Goethe-Zentrum Hyderabad. This month she moved back to Nasik in order to focus on learning German for her C1-exam. In the future she hopes to work in Germany […]
Why Germany? What’s good, bad, weird? An interview with a Venezualian
After working in the aircraft industry in Germany, Oriana Menabue (27) from Caracas, Venezuela is now pursuing a Master’s degree in Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management in Hamburg. How did she find her way to Germany? What’s good, bad, and just plain weird about her new home? She shares this and more in an interview with Employland. […]
Interview: Goethe-Zentrum teacher gives advice for life in Germany
Don’t ask your boss’s marital status, and survive on a new bread every day (be warned, though, German bread is addictive). For the last nine years, Padma PVL has been a German teacher and language department manager at the Goethe-Zentrum in Hyderabad, India. She sat down with Employland for an interview about her students, teaching […]