Job application guides
How to apply for jobs in Germany: German cover letters, CVs and email applications explained, with examples.
Application basics
How to apply for jobs in Germany: a step-by-step guide
Job applications in Germany follow their own rules. If you know them, you will hear back far more often – especially from small and mid-sized employers.
2 min readRead moreHow to write a German cover letter (Anschreiben) – with example
The Anschreiben is the first thing a German employer reads about you. With the right structure and a few set phrases you can write a professional one even if your German is not perfect.
2 min readRead moreJob interviews in Germany: common questions and how to answer
You've been invited – now the interview counts. German employers ask surprisingly similar questions, so good preparation goes a long way, even if your German isn't perfect yet.
2 min readRead moreSalary expectations in Germany: how to state them in your application
German job ads often ask for your „Gehaltsvorstellung“. Knowing how pay is quoted and what the market pays helps you name a number you can defend.
2 min readRead moreApplying by email in Germany: subject line, message and attachments
Most small and mid-sized German employers want applications by email. The right subject line, a short German message and clean attachments make the first impression count.
2 min readRead moreGermany's Opportunity Card (Chancenkarte): who qualifies and how points work
The Opportunity Card lets skilled people from outside the EU come to Germany to look for a job for up to a year. Here is a plain-language overview.
2 min readRead moreMinijobs in Germany: earnings limit, rules and how to apply
Minijobs are popular with students, parents, retirees and anyone looking for extra income. Here are the rules – and a quick way to apply.
2 min readRead moreGaps in your CV: how to explain them to German employers
Almost every CV has gaps. German recruiters care less about the gap than about how clearly you explain it – briefly, honestly and without apologising.
2 min readRead moreHow to use the German Federal Employment Agency's job board
The Jobbörse is Germany's largest job board – free and official. The interface is in German, but with the right search terms and filters you'll find suitable jobs in minutes.
2 min readRead moreSettling in Germany
Students & side jobs
Working while studying in Germany: the rules for international students
If you come to Germany from outside the EU to study, you may work on the side – but not without limits. Here are the key rules at a glance.
Read moreWerkstudent, Minijob or part-time? Student job types in Germany compared
There are several ways to work while you study in Germany. They differ mainly in hours, pay and deductions. Here's how to find the right one.
Read moreApplying for a student job in Germany: short German cover letter with template
For student jobs, a short, friendly email with your CV is usually enough. What matters: the employer sees right away when and how much you can work.
Read moreYour first job as a student in Germany: checklist for international students
Before your first payday, your employer needs a few numbers and documents from you. With this list you'll be ready.
Read moreThe most popular student jobs in Germany – even with little German
Some jobs are easier to land than others – and some need only a little German. An overview of the most common student jobs.
Read moreGerman cover letter examples by job
Sample Anschreiben in German for the jobs where most hiring happens by email.
Don't want to type every cover letter?
Jobmir finds matching jobs at the German Federal Employment Agency and writes a separate German cover letter for each company. You review and approve – it goes out in your name, and replies come straight to you.
Start for free