Are you dreaming of getting a job in Germany? Like every country across the world, Germany also has a bunch of rules to be followed when it comes to applying for a job. Are you wondering about your chances of being appointed to a German organization? How do you find a suitable job for yourself?

Candidates previously had to paste their passport-sized photographs to their CV and send those to respective recruiters. Those days were long gone; nowadays applying for jobs is mostly done online. Today in this article, ASAP German Language Institute will be going to provide professional tips to apply for a perfect job in Germany.

  1. Finding a job:

Well, there are numerous ways to find a job. Europe’s job portals are flourished with the most up-to-date sources for various positions. Apart from those job portals, job fairs, newspapers, recruitment agencies also provide you countless opportunities to find your dream jobs.

Once you find a credible job source that is suitable for your background, invest your time to evaluate if you are the one the recruiters have been looking for! In Germany, an embellished application package consists of a CV, cover letter, university programs, diplomas, and other documents that are proving your extra qualifications.

For example, a standard application should not be provided everywhere by changing the company name. Most importantly, it should be individually customized for all the companies you are applying for! Be yourself to stand out amidst all!

  1. Get your qualifications recognized:

Any kind of vocational or educational training from your home country should be well-recognized in Germany. It is good to have a relevant educational training certificate as it may enhance the chance of hiring. Recruiters will like to hire those employees if he/she has that special skill they are looking for! Hence applying with a special skill will definitely improve the chance of your employment.

  1. The CV:

CV is a gateway to know you better for a recruiter. It should be engaging and consists of relevant information such as educational qualification, personal details, experience, special skills, and so on. Having at least one year of working experience means you have countless experiences to share with your German recruiter! Therefore, don’t leave it blank!

All German CV contains a small photo of the candidate at the upper edge. Make sure to start with your contact or personal details and moving forward to work experience along with your previous position.

  1. The cover letter:

The requirement of a perfect cover letter is mandatory in Germany when it comes to applying for a job. Although recruiters have hardly paid attention to not more than 2-3 minutes on each application, they often pay acute attention to the cover letter.

Your cover letter should include a short and crisp introduction stating why you are qualified for this position. Make sure to avoid using “I” every time and be sure that the company wants to know would it become beneficial after hiring you or not. Your cover letter should also target a definite person, mention “dear Sir, dear Madame”; don’t omit this section!

And of course, it’s often the wee things that create a huge difference! “Mistakes happen, but spelling and grammatical errors debilitate robust applications. The issue is more extensive than you think and make sure to proofread all your application cover letters diligently before sending it to the recruiter.

Apart from that, make sure to contain minimum usage of generic phrases like ‘creative’, ‘motivated’, ‘down to earth’, and so on since these are not so meaningful. Applicants should be more authentic!

  1. Inking the deal:

None of these aforementioned rules are carved in stone. It mainly depends on the company you are applying for, the applicants, and the level of the job. Curriculum vitae is the gateway of a candidate’s application while cover letters are good to carry but not mandatory.

A CV should consist of a maximum of two pages whereas the cover page contains one page. These can also consist of innovative and individual touches as long as it does not ball up the entire structure.

This minimum formal approach to German job applications demonstrates a common change in the makeup of Germany. An enhancement in the foreigner numbers has been seen over the past decade who is rummaging around jobs in Germany. A move away from production to the digitization and a dearth of supremely proficient workers has made companies more open.

A superior example of this is the ESMT business school. It recently possesses 340 students from 65 countries registered in its numerous degree programs and all of which are indoctrinated in English.

Meanwhile, some companies possess a stringent dress code to be followed. Many companies are imitating Silicon Valley and expelling such formalities of dress code. English is the official working language of the German-based company, XING.  It also possesses a “come as you are” policy without any dress code. This is because your capabilities are much more embracing than your appearance.

Statistics of the rate of unemployment in Germany:

Year Month Unemployment rate (%)
 

 

 

 

 

2014

 

 

 

 

 

 

 January 7.3
February 7.3
March 7.1
April 6.8
May 6.6
June 6.5
July 6.6
August 6.7
September 6.5
October 6.3
November 6.3
December 6.4
2015 January 7.0

 

[N.B: Due to COVID-19 pandemic, 60% enhancement in unemployment has been observed in April 2020]

Conclusion:

Once you are done applying to your dream job, please be forbearing! If the company is interested in your profile, they will definitely call you to fix the interview date. Now after the date is fixed, learn as much as about the company before appearing. Make sure to be well prepared and arrive exactly on-time.

Now, this is still an amazing time to look for a job in Germany. The rate of unemployment is low and the economy is at a superior pace and still, there is a shortage of skilled workers. All of these may sound easy to you, but it’s not! Don’t be scared to take the risk and don’t lose heart until you get the call that you are hired. Like this article? Make sure to like, share, and subscribe! Contact us to get more details and tips regarding applying for jobs in Germany.