You live in Germany and have found it really hard to seek a suitable job?  Then I have good news for you: There's a new 1:1 -Career Guiding Program from MyJob Germany available now.  If you want to get all further information directly in your inbox, don't miss to subscribe to my weekly newsletter.  The new program is called ALIGN -Make your Career and may be suitable for international professionals living in Germany. It can be 100% funded by the German Federal Employment Agency (Agentur...

Write applications in German? Presenting yourself to a German company in German? If you're telling yourself right now that you couldn't do this yourself, you're not alone. Tushar Wable is the one who has done it. Successfully! He's my guest on THE MY JOB IN GERMANY Podcast in this episode. He's a super talented Master's graduate from RWTH Aachen University in Management & Engineering with a focus on Supply Chain Management and Logistics. We can still congratulate him because just a few...

There are many candidates looking for a job in Germany who are uncomfortable with the issue of travel reimbursement for interviews. Often companies don't say that it's OK to get a train or bus ticket reimbursed. This episode I did as I believe it's important that candidates who have grown up with the rules in Germany, in particular, are confident in exercising their rights.  What you'll learn in the episode: The legal background for reimbursements in Germany When employers don't need to pay...

You've decided to approach your boss for a pay rise. Make absolutely sure you do it right by avoiding the 7 most crucial mistakes.  Going for more money with the boss is easier than you think.  Just avoid the deadly mistakes that ruin everything. In this podcast episode, I share with you the mistakes professionals often make in my workshops on salary negotiation.  This is where I explain why these and 4 other statements are wrong and what can be done better:  “Dear Boss, I want to talk to...

Read the article on www.myjobgermany.com  There is nothing like autopilot to get an increase in salary. You need to ask your supervisor, HR or manager to be granted an increase. The annual review meeting is one opportunity to ask for a raise.  But any other date is fine as well.  Listen to this episode ... ...when you’re unhappy because our salary has not gone up for a few years … ... when your salary has not developed as you've hoped it would ... if, by accident, you've discovered  that...

You have set a clear goal to now (finally) find a job.  You are determined to find a job.  Now. You have been told you need to take the initiative and tap into the hidden job market. And that’s exactly what you’re doing now.  Just like all the others who are posting their job-seeking success on LinkedIn. You will too.  That’s why you make a plan, reserve huge time slots in your calendar, and start writing to recruiters. You’re focused and will squeeze out your chance to get hired.  You...

Do you want your life and job to kick?  Then, do not opt for a poor job.     Because, if you sign a contract, then you are shackled to that employer. The conditions of a Blue card, visa conditions and work permit gag you to a job you don't want, which puts your career on hold and - makes you miserable. That’s why in this episode, I'm sharing 10 solid reasons to decline a job offer.  Among these reasons to decline a job offer are  - The salary is too low - You don't meet the work permit...

How to boost your interview performance?  (free checklist inside)  Is it needed to rehearse all the 101 perfect answers for interview questions, both in German and English?! 😵 Somehow you need to make the recruiter REALIZE that YOU are the ideal candidate. but how? The bad news are: The higher our expectations, the higher chances are we’re not able to show our best. Or, to mess it up.  Join me in this episode for a fresh perspective on how to grow taking interviews full of poise and...

How can you use your job search time to boost your career opportunities in Germany? Wondering what skills to improve and what will make you stand out to employers? 🤔 I'm sharing three hacks with how to boost your job chances ✏️ You're not sure whether to invest in a German couse? I'll help you make a decision. ✏️What practical experience do German companies really want. Plus, many ideas to fill your gap if you're just a recent graduate ✏️Learn why many trainings don't enhance your...

It’s a hard marathon. To apply for a job every day for several months is an enormous challenge. In Germany, the job search takes the in average 5.2 months to find a job. Imagine the hardship of undergoing this endurance, and what it needs to be a winner. What you will learn: The secret mindset success of Paderborn folks, who take part in Germany's oldest folk and street run “Osterlauf” (easter run)  Learn from them when they prepare their mindeset (and legs)  Check out their...

We're covering #6 skill of the top 10 skills you need on your journey to achieve your dreamjob.  During the months of applying many emails come in, many company names and names of recruiters, towns and job titles. To keep an eagles perspective and find quickly what you're looking for you'll thank haven to have it all organized.  Today I'll share many tips of jobseekers and clients of mine, to help you set up some rules from early own.   This is what we cover: The benefits of having a...

"500 applications - and still no job found in Germany" - This or similar stories of testimonies from international professionals circulate on the Internet.  If you don’t want to risk morphing into such an application robot, this episode is for you.  Many professionals have left Germany without having found a job because an underlying misconception, which I explain in this episode.  So, we talk about the agile approach of testing and re-designing your job seeking strategy.  This is a...

All of LinkedIn is full of recruiters. It's their job to reach out to qualified candidates, attract and motivate them to apply to their company. But still, most professionals feel .. hesitant to get in touch with them and being afraid to make some blunders. There is an easy recipe which I will share in this episode. But first, let’s make sure we both share a common understanding of what recruiters are looking for and why. I’ll give you three aspects for your communication that you should take...

Today I’ll provide you with actionable advice on what you need to do to write a realistic salary expectation in your cover letter. Learn about what is included in this sum, how to differentiate brutto and netto and where to find free resources on the internet to get a realistic salary expectation. And, before we end, I’ll give you my answer whether to state a number or a salary range.  Learn by additional screenshots on the blog post of this episode at www.myjobgermany.com/salary-expectation...

Today we are going to discuss the third step on your journeymap to achieve your dreamjob in Germany: How to design your Professional Profile. We will take a look a these four aspects:  what is a Profile?  What information shall we put into the professional profile? why do we talk about “design”? Don’t we just write down our professional vita? Why your target reader is relevant to how your profile should look like Download the Journey-Map to achieve your dreamjob in Germany as a pdf on:...

Your job seeking journey in Germany starts with setting a goal that anticipates precisely what kind of job you’re looking for. You will learn: why looking for just a job is not helpful for your application process how to get an overview about your individual job market to find vacancies that really suit you  how to keep the focus in the huge German job market without feeling overwhelmed  Shownotes  read along this episode on my website:  http://myjobgermany.com/set-your-job-goal

Finding your dream job in Germany can be an overwhelmingly difficult journey. Where to start?  In this episode, I will give you an overview of the top 10 skills you absolutely must learn on your journey to your dream job.  Shownotes connect with me LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolapilz/ join me in my facebook group:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/182997773782295 Download the pdf of the free Journey Map to achieve your dreamjob:   ...

You are not sure how to take advantage of all the great opportunities in germany to advance yourself and your career? Perhaps you already applied, but you' re disapointed of the results?  Then this is the right place for you! In this podcast, I'll teach you how recruiting and careers in Germany work, so you know how to achieve your dream job in Germany in simple steps. In this first episode, I share with you why I decided to start the My Job in Germany podcast and tell you what to expect in...

The MyJob in Germany - Podcast is soon launching!  It's so exciting ⭐️ Hi, I'm a Nicola Pilz, a German job market expert and career expert. To help all international professionals being on their journey to seek a job in Germany: This podcast will provide ALL tipps and insides about how to seek a  and start your career. Watch out on the first episode on St. Nikolaus Day, Dec 6th ⭐️🎅🏼 🎅🏼 Register and join the Insiders of MyJob Germany at www.myjobgermany.com and you'll get notifyed as soon as...