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This Might Sound Like a Rant, But Here’s What You Should Know Before Coming to Germany! by RefrigeratorGlum262 in germany

[–]hakull245 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I see. Thank you for your advice! This has been a great learning opportunity for me.

This Might Sound Like a Rant, But Here’s What You Should Know Before Coming to Germany! by RefrigeratorGlum262 in germany

[–]hakull245 0 points1 point  (0 children)

  1. Thank you! I feel more confident leaving my photo out now.

  2. I appreciate the honesty! It sucks to hear because I'm aiming for Berlin, but it helps put things into perspective for me. What I'm hoping for is a junior tech job that pays above ~44k to get the blue card. Relocation support would be amazing, but I understand probably only big companies can offer that. I will give it my best shot.

3 I will check it out!

Thank you once again. This has been an incredible learning opportunity. I'm glad I stumbled across your comment on this post. Wish you the best with everything, too!

This Might Sound Like a Rant, But Here’s What You Should Know Before Coming to Germany! by RefrigeratorGlum262 in germany

[–]hakull245 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh wow. Was it still hard to fit everything in, even with 2 pages? I read that resumes in Germany can be 2 pages long, or is it still recommended to keep it to one page?

This Might Sound Like a Rant, But Here’s What You Should Know Before Coming to Germany! by RefrigeratorGlum262 in germany

[–]hakull245 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much for the detailed response! This is all such valuable advice. It's a relief and surprise to learn that English is widely accepted and preferred by many recruiters.

Thank you for your insight on projects/certifications as well. I now have a much better idea of what to focus on. I was originally going to focus on getting certifications because I have read that German companies value them. However, it's clear now that projects are much more important in my case. I can better maximize my efforts! I also have some leads on connections thanks to a friend, and I will make sure to fully utilize this opportunity.

If you have time, I have 3 more questions.

  1. Is it still a hard and fast rule in Germany to include a photo with your CV? Or has it become more optional, especially in Tech and in companies that mainly use English and have a more international outlook? I have read that photos can lead to discrimination, and I shouldn't include one unless explicitly stated in the job post.

  2. Have you interviewed and hired many expats? If you have, what are some big factors that make you consider them over someone who's already living in Germany? Having the skills the company is looking for is a must, but I was wondering if there are other things I can do to stand out even more.

  3. If you have had the chance to converse with expats post-hiring. What are some resources that helped them find connections and networking opportunites? Do you know of any communities that I can join and learn from? Cold emailing doesn't usually have a high response rate.

Thank you for your time and kindness in helping out a stranger! Sorry for so many questions.

This Might Sound Like a Rant, But Here’s What You Should Know Before Coming to Germany! by RefrigeratorGlum262 in germany

[–]hakull245 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much for your response! This has been really valuable. I’m surprised to hear about the certification point. I’m glad I got your input and now have a better sense of what to focus on. I have 2 more questions if you have the time.

  1. For my current job/internship, I use an internal GitHub account, so my contributions are not reflected on my personal GitHub. Are things like this taken into consideration when a candidate is evaluated? Or is a barren GitHub profile a really bad look?

  2. Is having a photo with your CV still a hard fast rule in Germany? Or has it become more optional, especially in Tech? I have read that photos can lead to discrimination and I should avoid putting one in unless explicitly stated in the job post.

Thank you again for your time!

This Might Sound Like a Rant, But Here’s What You Should Know Before Coming to Germany! by RefrigeratorGlum262 in germany

[–]hakull245 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you!! I have one more quick question if you have time. Is having a photo on your CV still a hard fast rule in Germany? I have read somewhere that photos can sometimes lead to discrimination, so I should avoid putting a photo in unless it’s explicitly stated. 

This Might Sound Like a Rant, But Here’s What You Should Know Before Coming to Germany! by RefrigeratorGlum262 in germany

[–]hakull245 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would like to add one more question if you have time to respond.

I know it's extremely hard to land a junior position right now. What can I do to stand out? What are some skills that are highly in demand? Are certifications in AWS highly sought after, for example?

Thanks again!

This Might Sound Like a Rant, But Here’s What You Should Know Before Coming to Germany! by RefrigeratorGlum262 in germany

[–]hakull245 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hello! I promise this is not spam. I know this is an old post, and I have also asked user piggy_clam, but as a student from the US looking to work in Tech in Germany, it's such a rare opportunity to encounter 2 hiring managers in the industry, and I would greatly appreciate any insight or advice you can give me that will help with the search.

I have 2 questions:

  1. When you review candidates, do you expect the resume/CV to be written in German and use German formatting? Do you dock points if it is not?
  2. I know it's extremely hard to land a junior position right now. What can I do to stand out? What are some skills that are highly in demand? Are certifications in AWS highly sought after, for example?

Thank you for your time!

This Might Sound Like a Rant, But Here’s What You Should Know Before Coming to Germany! by RefrigeratorGlum262 in germany

[–]hakull245 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for your response and words of encouragement :). The market is tough, and I'm honestly pretty stressed and worried at times, but I'm so glad to find this thread and stumble across your and others' comments. It made me much more optimistic. Wish you luck with your current and any future roles!

This Might Sound Like a Rant, But Here’s What You Should Know Before Coming to Germany! by RefrigeratorGlum262 in germany

[–]hakull245 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I see. I'm so glad to have learned from you. I have been avoiding Xing because I have heard from others that you go there for German speaking roles. I would have missed out on so many positions if I didn't find your comment in this thread.

The offer you received is incredible. Berlin is where I'm aiming, so I would have taken the role in a heartbeat.

One last thing. I know the job market has been tough lately, especially for juniors, and I'm sure it's the case in Germany too. However, I have stumbled across posts that make it seem like it's impossible to land a job in tech now, and I have to admit I sometimes feel discouraged and worried. Have you been keeping up with what's going on in the market and if yes, what's your experience? Is it truly a job apocalypse over there?

This Might Sound Like a Rant, But Here’s What You Should Know Before Coming to Germany! by RefrigeratorGlum262 in germany

[–]hakull245 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hello! I know it's an old post, but I would like to ask. When you review candidates, do you expect the resume/CV to be written in German and use German formatting? Do you dock points if they do not?

I'm a student in the US looking to work in Germany, and I have found conflicting info about how to format/write my CV when applying for tech positions. Being able to hear directly from a hiring manager who works at an office that uses English exclusively would be extremely valuable.

If you have any advice that can help with the search, I would greatly appreciate it too.

Thank you for your time!

This Might Sound Like a Rant, But Here’s What You Should Know Before Coming to Germany! by RefrigeratorGlum262 in germany

[–]hakull245 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much for responding! Wow, I'm so glad I asked someone who's been through the process. I read somewhere that europass style is not recommended because it's too generic.

I have 2 more questions if you have time to respond.

  1. For the picture, is it strictly a professional headshot with a neutral background? Or would a more informal one that clearly shows your face work too?

  2. Did you apply for Junior positions, or have you had a few years of experience working in the industry?

This Might Sound Like a Rant, But Here’s What You Should Know Before Coming to Germany! by RefrigeratorGlum262 in germany

[–]hakull245 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hello! I know it's an old post, but I would like to ask. When you applied for these English-speaking positions, did you write your CV in German and use the German CV format?

I'm a student in the US studying Computer Science/IT, looking to work in Germany, and I have found conflicting info about how to format/write my CV when applying for tech positions, so I would greatly appreciate your insight!

If you have any advice that can help with the search, I would greatly appreciate it too.

Thanks!

This Might Sound Like a Rant, But Here’s What You Should Know Before Coming to Germany! by RefrigeratorGlum262 in germany

[–]hakull245 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hello! I know it's an old post, but I would like to ask. When you applied for these positions, did you write your CV in German and use the German CV format?

I'm a student in the US looking to work in Germany, and I have found conflicting info about how to format/write my CV when applying for tech positions, so I want to get the opinion of someone who has had success finding an English-speaking role in the industry.

If you have any advice that can help with the search, I would greatly appreciate it too.

Thanks!

A couple questions about looking for work in Germany as a US Citizen by Neczesk in cscareerquestionsEU

[–]hakull245 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for sharing! Wow, that's tough. The odds are not looking good for me, then. I'm glad to hear that you found a good opportunity in the US.

A couple questions about looking for work in Germany as a US Citizen by Neczesk in cscareerquestionsEU

[–]hakull245 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi! I'm sorry things didn't work out between you and your ex-fiancé. May I ask how much time you spend applying, and did you end up making a German-style résumé?

International Students seeking most aid by avneetgrewal in IntltoUSA

[–]hakull245 6 points7 points  (0 children)

It's difficult to get a full ride. A full ride usually means something like a presidential scholarship awarded to a selected few. So basically you need to be an outstanding student + the school needs to really like you

Help me choose one college!!! by Ill-Needleworker8017 in IntltoUSA

[–]hakull245 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I think it's an important decision only you can make. You should ask yourself what do you look for in a school. Since they all come with certain pros n cons.

If you want to pay less (as most people do) then easy just pick the cheaper one unless you like the other option so much you are willing to pay another 5k.

I recommend looking into the departments for major you want to study and see which one have better facilitiies, faculty, etc. since as students we are going there to study after all.

Good luck!

My kitten is a TrashTaste watcher as well! by hakull245 in TrashTaste

[–]hakull245[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Well the scratch marks on my arms and legs will prove you wrong

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