The presentation hold by Marcela Fizova at 'Jobseeker Night' - 19th April 2017 @WeWork Sony Center

1. Find a job in Berlin

2. Marcela Fizova
Recruiter
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3. Help – Ich spreche kein Deutsch!
• Be patient
It´s not likely that you will find your dream job overnight.
• Which positions do not necessary require German?
-Customer Service (English + second language), Sales
- Language content, Marketing, Translating
-Helping services (hospitality, tour guides, etc.)
- Recruitment, Programming/Engineering, Design
• Which companies?
-Start-ups: more open to hiring expats
than the traditional German companies.
Pro tip: You need to master German! 3

4. How do I start my job search?
• Online:
-free job boards (small Start-ups):
- : “English jobs in Berlin”/ “Jobs in Berlin”/ “Berlin StartUp jobs”
-job newsletters:
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Pro tip:Check daily!

5. How do I start my job search?
• Online:
Is this the right place for me? What should I expect?
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6. How do I start my job search?
• Be creative and proactive:
-Meet Ups (Jobseeking events):
-Events:
- Job fairs:
-Contact directly companies you really like (careers page, LinkedIn)
-Use your networks
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Pro tip: Some job openings are not publicly
advertised and a personal referral will give you
an edge over other candidates

7. Getting past the first hurdle: CV
• Think like a recruiter:
-recruiters spend 6 seconds
scanning a resume before
deciding
-for entry level positions
there are lots of applications
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8. Getting past the first hurdle: CV
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10. Getting past the first hurdle: CV
<Summary>
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What is important?
-Try to stand out (short on time)
-2 pages max, pdf file
-No fancy graphics: portrait layout,
clean and simple
-Pictures: not essential, and only
professional!
-Triple check spelling and grammar!
What should you have?
-Basic personal information
-Relevant experience
(chronological order starting
with your current job)
-Language skills
-Education, courses, volunteering

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12. Getting past the first hurdle: CL
12Your time to stand out!
Pro tip: Important especially when you
do not have much experience.
- 1 page max, pdf file
- NOT a chronology of work & study
experience (CV)
- Motivation for the company/product
- State the experience/skills that set you
apart/make you capable of the job
- Personality. Be genuine, show
enthusiasm, use your own language and
style (while still being professional)
- Specifically addressed to the company!

13. Questions?
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Thank you!
#staycurious