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 the first episode is online!  ..read more

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 für Arbeit).  If you've heard of the MINT program I ran for a few years for batches in P ..read more

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 weeks ago he started his first job! Tushar took part in my mentoring program and talks about his German C ..read more

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 Attention to headhunters and other service companies   Types of costs that are covered H ..read more

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 you about a pay rise!“. “Dear boss, I haven’t had a raise in the last 6 years. I reall ..read more

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 your colleague gets more salary than you (even though he or she is not as capable as y ..read more

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 will learn today what NOT to write when reaching out to recruiters. That’s why I tel ..read more

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 criteria  - you have to job offer  ..... and 7 more good reasons.&nbs ..read more

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 sovereign curiosity.  This what you learn:  Start applying for some lemon companies ..read more

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 probability of getting a job easier You want more tips and impulses for your career in Germany? ??‍♀️Let's connect ..read more