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Personal News & Musings
🫣 Sometimes, I’ll overshare and/or rant a bit.
The “Advice From a Career Coach” feature will return next week, as I have so much good news to share today. 💕
First off, I refreshed my CV and cover letter review service. If you find yourself not getting responses to job applications in Germany, I can help you create a strong, market-ready CV and cover letter to get you invited to more interiews.
As a gift, I’m offering a special limited-time €10 discount to anyone who books a service this week. 👉 Check out the new page and make a booking!
Second, I scheduled our next Professional Women in Berlin Networking Dinner. Join us on Wednesday, October 16.
Why should you attend?
Meet other female professionals in Berlin.
Enjoy friendly conversations.
Expand your social and professional network by staying connected with other attendees.
Community News
🤝 News from our community.
Our last poll asked: Have you been able to change jobs or get promoted at a German company? The results were all over the map, and, in my opinion, they were way too skewed towards being blocked by the manager or not even getting a chance to interview.
Take part in this week’s poll: Has your German company laid people off over the last year due to the current economy?
This week’s featured Berlin Life guides: Are There English Speaking Jobs In Germany? and FAQ: Unsolicited (or Cold) Applications In Germany.
Read last week’s newsletter: Changing Your Career or Growing Within Your Company in Germany. For our past editions, see our archives.
Gentle reminder: We’re looking for foreign women working in tech to share their employment experiences in Germany. Fill out this form to be featured in an upcoming article.
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Food For Thought
💡 Articles about tech, the world of work, & other random things.
Are you feeling the burn at work? Here are six tips about how to deal with it.
As humans, we’re expected to deliver perfection continually in our lives. It doesn’t make us happy, so how about celebrating the merits of mediocrity?
Bad news out of the US - “Announced job cuts totaled 75,891 in August, 193% higher than July.”
Don’t worry. Sifted offers tips on how to find a tech job in this challenging market.
Talent Berlin is hosting a job fair on September 25 at Olympia Stadium. If you’re a job seeker, this is your chance to meet employers; best of all, admission is free.
If you’re a foreigner in Germany and you’re nervous about traveling now that new border measures are in place, check out this post from Migrapreneur for tips on ensuring a smooth travel experience and what to do should you find yourself in a bad situation.
Companies Hiring
🇩🇪 Companies in Germany hiring right now.
Blacklane (Berlin, 9 jobs, EN required)
Freshworks (Berlin, 5 jobs, EN & DE required)
OVERKILL (Berlin, 5 jobs, EN &/or DE required)
NIO (Various locations, 15 jobs, EN & DE required)
Renewables Academy (Berlin, 3 jobs, EN required)
🇩🇪 German startups that recently raised new funding also have vacancies.
Reactive Robotics (€5 M) | Munich | Jobs
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News in Germany
🗞️ All of the news in Germany.
General news:
Three of the worst airports in Europe happen to be in Germany.
Miracles do happen! 🤯 You’ll be able to register your apartment online in Berlin come October.
Germany’s population is getting old, like really old, with more people living past 100.
Residents of Berlin can get up to €200 to repair their older electronics.
It might be the best transit system in the world, but the BVG admits it has to cancel every 15th trip.
One of Berlin’s most famous clubs, Watergate, will close on NYE.
Germany and Turkey continue to battle it out over Döner Kebab.
Political hot topics:
There’s a chance a national election could be forced on us sooner rather than later. If that’s the case, meet Friedrich Merz, Germany’s aspiring chancellor.
Members of Germany’s LGBTQ+ community are concerned with the growth of the far-right.
If you’re new to Germany, familiarize yourself with the AfD by reading up on these key facts.
Economic buzz:
Intel has stopped plans for its factory in Germany, and Volkswagon hasn’t been doing so hot either, with thousands of jobs on the line.
The economy is being affected; sentiment is at an 11-month low, and overall, the country is suffering from a “rude awakening.”
It’s not all bad. Germany plans to contribute €12 B to fund startups between now and 2030. Also, Mercedes wants to make battery-powered trucks a thing.
Labor market developments:
Um, what? 49% of German employers do not favor paid maternity leave.
Read how Germany is using African labor to attempt to rebuild its economy.
Fruits and vegetables we enjoy are sadly made possible through migrant labor who work in hellish conditions for less than half of Germany’s minimum wage.
Immigration happenings:
Here’s how to stay in Germany after you’ve finished your study abroad period.
Foreigners living in East Germany are caught between Germany’s anti-immigration rhetoric and a country that desperately needs them.
Paywalled (but worth reading): How having a foreign-sounding name profoundly impacts your life in Germany.
Fun and/or useful:
Foodie news for Berliners: Your guide to jerk chicken in Berlin and Mexican goodness at Mama Rosas Taqueria.
Stuff to do for Berliners: Get your game on at Electric Social, a new arcade near Alexanderplatz, or peruse these current art exhibitions. You can also attend various parties to experience the capital’s take on Oktoberfest.
If you want to skip Munich’s overrated Oktoberfest, head to Bamburg for the more sophisticated version.
Frankfurt is hosting a hobby horse competition, and it’s as weird as it sounds.
Arnold Schwarzenegger received an honourary doctorate this week in Berlin.
After hosting the Eurocup, Germany hopes to host the Women’s Eurocup in 2029.
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