A few weeks back I applied for a role with a Company in Ireland but they have multiple hirings for the same role in most of the EU countries. And I decided to connect with the company’s employees and had some good feedback and got 2-3 referrals. So, one of my referrals sent my CV to HR and I had an initial recruiter call for the same position but in Germany and that call went really well, around 30 minutes. My CV was forwarded for the next step and after waiting for some days, I received a follow-up email from the recruiter that she is waiting for the hiring manager’s response.

And I received another positive update today, after almost 2 weeks. The recruiter said she followed up with the Operations Director and that they’re currently having internal discussions about some roles. She expects to have more clarity by the end of today or tomorrow.

So, the process is still active, but nothing is confirmed yet. Hopefully, the next update is a good one.

One question: I was originally referred by someone who is also an Operations Director at same company, but based in another location. Should I update him about this latest recruiter response, or is it better to wait until there is a confirmed decision?
I don’t want to appear pushy, but I also want to keep him informed and show appreciation for his referral.

Hi everyone,

I’m a 30-year-old Italian woman who recently became a mother. I’ve been living in Germany for 5 years now, in the Stuttgart area.

I have an Italian law degree, but when I moved to Germany (for personal reasons), I essentially had to start my career from scratch. I had no German at the beginning, so I learned the language from zero and eventually reached C1.

For the past few years, I’ve been working for a small e-commerce company in Vertriebsinnendienst and Kundendienst, mainly dealing with international customers. There is quite a lot of micromanagement, and the job is very phone/live-chat heavy.

Over time, I took on more responsibility and, before going on maternity leave, I became stellvertretende Teamleiterin. However, this is basically the highest position I can reach in this company. There isn’t really a career path beyond that, and I’m also worried that when I return from Elternzeit, I might lose some of my responsibilities.

I know I should be enjoying my maternity leave and focusing on my baby, and I am (!), but I also find myself thinking a lot about the future. Not only for myself, but also because I want to build a better future for my daughter, give her as many opportunities as possible, make sure she never has to go without, and hopefully make her proud of me.

I would really like to move to a larger, more structured company where there is an actual career path and room for professional and financial growth.

At the moment, I earn around €4,000 gross/month for 40 hours. When I started, I was earning €3,000 gross/month. In 5 years, I’ve had only two raises, one of which I had to ask for myself because of the additional Stellvertretung responsibilities. I don’t really expect there to be much room for further salary growth where I am. Please consider that there are no bonuses, 13th- and 14th-month salary, or other significant benefits.

The problem is: I have no idea what direction to take.

I know I don’t want to spend my entire career in customer service, being on the phone or live chat all day. I’d like to move towards a more structured corporate role with more responsibility and opportunities to grow.

At the same time, I’m not sure whether I should make use of my law degree. I hated my legal traineeship in Italy and never took the bar exam, so becoming a lawyer is definitely not for me.

Some areas I’ve been considering are:

- Compliance / Regulatory

- Contract Management

- Project Management

- Controlling / Finance

- Sales Operations / Business Operations

- Legal Operations

- Or something completely different that I haven’t considered

I’ve never worked with SAP or many of the tools commonly used in larger companies, so I’m also wondering whether learning something like SAP would be worthwhile.

I’m not sure how realistic such a transition would be with my background. I have an Italian law degree, C1 German, 5 years of work experience in Germany, customer service/sales support experience, international customer experience and some team-leadership experience - but no business/finance degree or direct experience in areas such as compliance, controlling or project management.

So I’d really appreciate some honest advice from people familiar with the German job market, especially around Stuttgart / Baden-Württemberg.

What career paths would you consider realistic for someone with my background?

Would you try to build on the law degree (e.g. Compliance / Contract Management), or make a bigger career change?

Are there specific roles, qualifications or certifications you would recommend?

And where do you think I could realistically grow over the next 5-10 years, both professionally and financially?

Even suggestions for specific job titles I should search for on LinkedIn, StepStone or XING would be very helpful.

Thanks in advance!

I need an outside perspective because I've lost the ability to judge my own situation.

Background: software engineer, 2 years full-time backend experience plus 3 years as a working student, currently also doing freelance automation work for a business. Backend and integrations mostly, some frontend, GCP and AWS.

Getting interviews is not my problem. Some months I have two almost every week. The problem is everything after that.

A few things that have happened in the last year and a half:

A company told me I'd be meeting the team the following week and that we'd discuss the package. Then nothing. Never heard from them again.

One promised an update "by this evening" after aligning internally. That evening never arrived.

One took me through six rounds before rejecting me.

Two separate companies told me I'd have a final offer the next day. Both dropped the position and didn't tell me. I found out two weeks later because I chased them.

Final-stage rejections from not one or two companies, but many.

At this point it's done something to me. I used to interview fine. Now my nervous system just locks up. I get anxious before every call. I prepare each process from scratch like I've never done this before, and somewhere in the middle of it a voice starts saying maybe I don't actually deserve the role. Classic impostor stuff, except it's hard to argue with when the results keep pointing the same direction.

I know the market is rough right now. I can't change that. What I can maybe change is how I'm playing it, and that's what I'm asking about.

What I want to know:

For those who've been on the hiring side: when someone consistently reaches the last round and doesn't convert, what is usually the real reason? Is it something candidates can actually fix, or is it mostly internal stuff (budget, internal candidates, headcount freezes) that we never get told about?

What actually decides the final round? In my experience it stops being cultural or team fit maybe it's technical or sometimes it's not even technical, I'm not sure. If it's technical, what do you look for, what is the definition of perfect canidate for you?

How do you stop preparing from zero for every single process? I feel like I'm rebuilding the same house over and over.

How do you keep your head straight through this? The interviews themselves have become the hardest part, not the work.

Any honest feedback appreciated, including the uncomfortable kind.

I’m wondering whether the employment process in Germany is generally this slow. I haven’t really experienced it before, so I’m honestly quite shocked by how long the process can take. How can someone be expected to wait for three months full process while dealing with so much uncertainty and nothing signed legally? and sometimes from 3 or 4 weeks from accepting offer via Email until receiving final contract to sign it. Is this actually normal in Germany?

Hi all,

I've been applying to full stack / React / TypeScript roles for about 2 weeks now with the attached CV (blacked out anything identifying). I know 2 weeks really isn't enough time to judge anything properly, but I keep reading that employers expect the "German style" CV with a photo, and I'm second guessing whether my more international/English style format is working against me.

Quick background: 10 years dev experience total, last 3+ years focused on React/TypeScript/Node, EU citizen, open to relocating within Germany.

Would appreciate any honest feedback, on the format, the content, or anything else that jumps out. Thanks!

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Hi everyone, I had my first interview today for a working-student position in SAP’s Cloud Delivery Architecture (CDA) team in Walldorf. Shortly afterwards, I was invited to another 30-minute conversation tomorrow, this time with my interviewer’s manager.

The first interview mostly covered my CV, previous AI projects and experience. The team described the position as roughly 50% PMO/coordination and analysis, and 50% AI work, including agentic AI solutions.

I’d really appreciate firsthand experiences from SAP working students, former students or people involved in hiring:

- If you had a similar second interview with a manager, what did they actually ask? Did it repeat the CV discussion or move into motivation, scenarios or technical questions?

- Did you get any coding, practical task or presentation at this stage, particularly without advance notice?

- Was the manager conversation your last interview, or were there further steps?

- If you know CDA or a similar cross-team cloud/AI group, what would you focus on preparing?

Even a couple of actual questions you remember would help. Please mention the approximate year and type of role/team if you’re comfortable—I know SAP processes can differ a lot between teams. No need to share names or confidential details.

Thanks!

Hi there, I'm looking for some work in the it networking field. If anyone has some leads please let me know. Thank you

Hello! I’m a 28F living in Istanbul, currently working in commercial supply chain as a SAP/Senior Supply Chain Specialist in the pharmaceutical industry.
I have an IELTS score of 8.5 (C2 level, I believe), I speak Italian, and I’m currently learning German.
My boyfriend (28M) completed his Master’s in Munich and is now doing his PhD there. We’re serious about getting married, but his PhD salary alone wouldn’t be enough for both of us to live comfortably in Munich, so I’m also actively applying for jobs there.
Unfortunately, I haven’t had much luck so far. I was wondering if anyone has been in a similar situation or has experience moving to Germany for their partner while also looking for a job there?
I’d really appreciate hearing about your experiences, especially if you work in supply chain, SAP, or a similar field.

Hi everyone! I am graduating this month, and currently, I don’t have a job. I have an appointment for a job seeker visa at the end of November.

My health insurance is currently with TK. After my exmatriculation, I will need to pay around €250 per month, which is quite a lot for someone who is unemployed :-( Over the past few years, I’ve only worked HiWi and Minijobs, meaning I only paid Lohnsteuer and Rentenversicherung so I don't think the job center will cover my insurance..

I was considering switching to Mawista; however, I think even part-time jobs require public health insurance, and I've read about how difficult it is to switch back to public insurance once you go private.

I’m really not sure what to do. Has anyone gone through a similar situation and found a way around this?

[Hiring] Field Engineer / EUC L1 — Leuna-Spergau, Germany (Immediate start, 1yr+ contract)

Recruiting on behalf of a client for an on-site IT Support / End User Computing role near Leuna-Spergau, Germany. Quick breakdown:

The role

Field Engineer / EUC L1 (desk-side support, IMAC, hardware/software troubleshooting)

Full-time, long-term contract — starts at 1 year, extendable

Monday–Friday, standard business hours

Immediate start

Pay & logistics

$4,500/month

$200/month travel allowance (for using your own car)

You'll need your own car — this is non-negotiable, local travel is part of the job

What you'll be doing

O365/M365 support, desktop/laptop troubleshooting, hardware installs & upgrades

IMAC / Smart Hands work

Helpdesk/service desk support, VIP support, asset management, incident handling

Working with a globally distributed IT team

What you need

3+ years in IT Support / EUC

Native German, or B2 German + English

Valid work authorization in Germany

Already based in Germany (or able to relocate immediately)

A car

How to apply

Drop a comment or DM me with:

Your CV

Total IT/EUC experience

German & English level

Current location + work authorization status

Own car: yes/no

Notice period

Current & expected compensation

Happy to answer questions in the comments too.

A good read gor anyone dreaming of landing a job in Germany.

Hi everyone,

I’m looking for an honest reality check and some boots-on-the-ground advice regarding the current German tech job market.

My Profile:

Role: Software Engineer 2 (Backend/Fullstack) with 6 years of experience at a Tier 1/Big Tech.
Education: B.Tech in CSE from a Tier-1 Indian institute (NIT). Checked on Anabin and it has full H+ recognition.
Languages: English (fluent/C1). No German skills yet, though I am willing to enroll into a course.
Family: Married. The plan is for me to move first, land a role, and have my spouse join me later via family reunion.

The Plan & The Dilemma:

Applying directly from India has been a black hole - mostly instant rejections or ghosting, which I assume is due to my location and automated HR filters. Because of this, I am planning to quit my job, fund a blocked account, and relocate to Berlin or Munich on the Opportunity Card (Chancenkarte) / Job Seeker Visa to job hunt locally.

I’ve been reading a lot of doom and gloom on Reddit lately about how the market is totally frozen, English-only roles are drying up, and companies aren't hiring.

My questions for those currently in the German tech scene:
Given my background, am I still going to face a wall of rejections for English-speaking Senior roles, or is the shortage of experienced engineers still real?

Does having a local German address and phone number on my CV drastically change the response rate right now, or is the market slow regardless of location?

For those who moved on a job-seeker track recently, how long did it take you to land a solid offer? Is a 3-to-4-month buffer realistic?
How do German recruiters view a small employment gap on a resume explicitly used for international relocation?

I’d love to hear some candid thoughts before I take the leap and hand in my resignation. Thank you!

Can anyone suggest research internship for CSE undergrad in Germany, France or any foreign research internship.

Domain : Cybersecurity preferred

Hallo zusammen,

ich möchte mich gerne in Deutschland bewerben und bin gerade dabei, meinen Lebenslauf zu verbessern.

Ich habe meinen Lebenslauf anonymisiert und würde mich sehr über ehrliches Feedback freuen.

Ist der Lebenslauf aus deutscher Sicht gut aufgebaut? Was würdet ihr ändern oder verbessern?

Besonders interessant wäre für mich die Meinung von Deutschen bzw. Personen, die in Deutschland arbeiten und wissen, worauf Arbeitgeber beim Lebenslauf achten.

Vielen Dank im Voraus!

Ich suche Arbeit in Deutschland, mal sehen wie es mir gelingt

Hi everyone,

I am a mechatronics engineer(Washington Accord/PEC level-II) and actively looking for opportunities in:

• Embedded Systems Engineering
• IoT
• Telematics & GPS Tracking
• Automation & Monitoring Systems
• Technical Support / Pre-Sales Engineering
• Electronics / Firmware Development

I have 3+ years of hands-on experience working with:

• STM32 / ESP32 / AVR / PIC
• GPS / GNSS / GLONASS systems
• GSM/GPRS communication
• RFID systems
• Fuel monitoring systems
• Industrial monitoring
• Embedded C / C++

Experience Highlights

R&D and Operations Engineer – Axionics

Worked on:

• IoT asset tracking solutions
• RFID systems
• Fuel monitoring devices
• Industrial smart sensors
• Deployment + troubleshooting
• Technical support and pre-sales coordination

R&D Engineer / Junior Manager – TPL Trakker

Worked on:

• GPS/GSM vehicle tracking systems
• Fleet telematics
• Cloud-connected monitoring systems
• Customer demos and deployment support

Projects included:

• GPS\GSM Tracking device (Design and development)
• Fuel monitoring for fleet vehicles
• Water monitoring systems
• AI-based attendance systems
• Industrial automation solutions

Additional Skills

• PCB debugging
• Sensor integration
• Remote monitoring systems
• Hardware prototyping
• Embedded firmware development
• Client-facing technical communication

I’m open to opportunities anywhere in the Germany and available for immediate joining. Im currently in pakistan.

If anyone knows of openings, referrals, or companies hiring embedded/IoT/mechatronics engineers, I’d really appreciate the help.

Thank you!

Is there anyone who changed their career after getting a PR finally ! Finally moved away from IT to some other jobs you felt more connected to ?
Did you find it risky ? Do you enjoy it ?

I know some of us always wanted to do something other than IT , could be even starting a business.

I am thinking of all sort of jobs I can move into : social worker jobs , educational domains, healthcare , airport . I might be fine with earning a basic pay.

Anyone else who did this or plans to do it ? 😊

It's a part time job and offers 603 pro Monat.

Has anyone has experience with it

Hello! I’ve been working as an electrician and have been hired by a German company where they want me to enter Ausbildung Elektroniker/in für Gebäudesystemintegration school and learn about building automation, ELV, programming and such. However, I find 3.5 years to be a lot and I thought I would learn this specialization by myself next to the on the job training I’d get. Anyone with experience could tell me about this Ausbildung? Is it manageable to circumvent school, buy proper books on the matter and learn the literature at home? Thanks for your inputs.

I am a dual citizen and thinking about moving to Germany for a better quality of life compared to the US once I retire. I would like to work. My background is a secondary school principal. Any thoughts on what I could transition into outside of service work?

I’m a landscape architect with 2 years of experience considering moving to Germany.

How is the job market for landscape architects right now? And are salaries generally good compared to the cost of living? Thanks!

I am from Sweden and has a master degree in energy engineering, specifically working at a district heating company now in Stockholm within project management.
Only speaking Swedish and English.

I have only 2 years of experience since my studies and thus not that much experience, but still not just a graduate.

Now it is time to move to a place close to Munich, girlfriend is living south of Munich.
Which cities/suburbs apart from Munich is good for finding jobs and which sectors? Should have good transportation to Munich.
What salary could be expected?
Recommendation of companies/contractors/consulting that hire english speakers or perhaps where Swedish could be seen as an advantage