One needs to make a cv in German format have a photo on the right side of the resume, Keep all the documents ready in the folder ( For example: 00_resume, 01_coverletter, 03_Most recent degree.. etc. ) in the descending order. Also keep Visa, Passport and BlueCard/work permit if you already have in the same folder.
Its good to start with some of the most common job sites like: LinkedIn, Stepstone, Xing, Indeed, Honeypot.
Write a cover letter aligned with the job description of the job posting. For example if you are an Automation test engineer by profession and the job posting has a job description with some keywords like: Selenium, Java, CI/CD; Framework development, Python etc. Its important that your cover letter has all the keywords given here.
One you start applying for the jobs, make sure to keep a track on the application that you sent, Have a target number of jobs per day and track the details on a excel document. Apply for as many jobs as possible as the hiring process is most of the companies take longer when compared to India.
Also, its good to increase your professional network with the people from same job description. Any job posting you see from a company, It will be easier to check for any referrals if necessary. Use LinkedIn to increase your network.
One can also take up LinkedIn premium free membership for a month, Personally this is one of my most favorites when compared to others out there. With premium membership you can see more job postings and you can also directly talk to the Recruiters on this.
Be at least 20-30 mins early to the interview location, It will be easier to search for the right room for the interview and you wont be lost. Also this shows your discipline.
In case if you are late to the interview venue even by 5/10 mins, make sure to drop an email about this to your interviewer.
Be prepared with all the skills that you have mentioned on the CV and ask for meaningful questions if any.
Send a follow up if you can, This will speed up the interview process sometimes.
Don't worry if you see rejections in the initial days when you apply for jobs, This is very normal. Also sometimes this could be simply because the keywords present on the job description are not present on your cover letter and or your CV.
German language skills is always good to have, Better the level more the chances for getting the job.
Sample Resume and Cover Letter
List of Companies
List of Companies
Aptiv
Audi AG
Blickfeld
Opel
Continental
Mazda
Hella
MAN Trucks
Bosch
Inchron AG
Veoneer
Rohde & Schwarz GmbH
Denso
Kopernikus Automotive
Elektrobit
Brighter
Bertrandt
Toposens GmbH
Magna
Silexica
Visteon
Altran
Wabco
Panasonic Automotive
Knorr-Bremse
Hitachi Europe GmbH
ZF Group
IPG Automotive GmbH
Valeo
Arrk Group
Velodyne
Ferchau
dSpace
Volocopter GmbH
Infineon
FEV Europe GmbH
Siemens Mobility
John Deere GmbH
EDAG Engineering GmbH
Ford Werke GmbH
Akka Technologies
Kia Motors Europe
IAV
Vimcar
Mercedes-Benz AG
AVL Software and Functions GmbH
BMW Group
Argo AI
Porsche Engineering Services GmbH
Mbition GmbH
Volkswagen AG
Harman Automotive
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