How to find a Job In Berlin

Greg is the co-founder of GermanTechJobs.de.


This guide helps you find a job in Berlin, from discovering job listings to your very first day at work.


On this page


1. Before your job search Can you work in Germany?
Do you require to speak German?
How long does it take to get hired?
Salaries in Germany
General task search
English-speaking tasks
Tech tasks
Creative tasks: media, communications, style
Startup tasks
Internships, temp work and minijobs
Freelance work
Restaurant tasks
German resumes
Cover letters
The phone screen
The technical interview
Meet the group
Salary settlement
The task contract
Things your employer requires
Things you should understand
Career training
Before your job search


Can you work in Germany?


If you are not a person of the EU, EEA or Switzerland, you need a home permit to work in Germany. You can get a work visa or a Blue Card, for example. There may be a minimum income or education requirement.


Do you need to speak German?


No, however it helps. You can discover English-speaking jobs, but the majority of business desire German speakers.


If you do not speak German, you can still find jobs in ...


Tech companies
- Companies with English-speaking offices
- Delivery services like Lieferando, Wolt and Flink
- Customer care and call centres
- Restaurants and bars


Do you need to speak German in Berlin?


For how long does it take to get worked with?


A couple of months. Even if you find a task rapidly, the hiring procedure is extremely slow.


Know just how much you should earn, and how much taxes you ought to pay. This assists you work out a much better income.


Calculate your income tax


1. Search for jobs


General job search


Indeed.com - Job search engine. You can filter by language and set informs.