by James | 16 May 2020 | How To Guides
Virtual job boards are a boom industry which shows no sign of slowing down. Traditional outlets such as newspaper ads, as well as postings on corporate websites’ career pages, are dwindling in popularity due to scarcity of talent and the war to hire the best...
by Rich Meads | 02 May 2020 | How To Guides
If you’re moving to Germany on a job seeker visa or to study, you may have heard the term “Blocked Bank Account” or Sperrkonto. Essentially, this refers to a special kind of bank account used to prove your financial independence to the German authorities....
by James | 18 Apr 2020 | How To Guides
So, you’ve got a great education and a few years’ work experience under your belt. You’re considering emigrating to Europe to either further your career, work for a world class company, get some international experience, or move in search of a better quality of life...
by James | 04 Apr 2020 | How To Guides
Many people think that they can learn a language and become fluent simply by using an app. Sadly, this is a myth. This myth is further perpetuated by, surprise surprise, market leading apps. The most famous of these is the little green owl which has become such a...
by James | 07 Mar 2020 | How To Guides
Berlin – the city where anything goes. The city that never sleeps. The city where, as a young, skilled English-speaking professional you may well have front and centre in your mind when considering a move to Germany. Whether the goal of your move is career...
by James | 22 Feb 2020 | How To Guides
This post has been co-written by Yana Immis. She is the Founder of her own educational consultancy based in Munich, helping international students to gain admission into German language schools and private universities. Check out her website and services here. With...
by James | 08 Feb 2020 | How To Guides
Germany’s parliament passed a new immigration law which will come into force on 1st March 2020. The new law aims to facilitate: Skilled migration of formally qualified tradespeople Job seekers in non-academic professions who have vocational trade qualifications Young...
by James | 25 Jan 2020 | How To Guides
Munich is a city of history and tradition, but is also Germany’s economic powerhouse. While Berlin may attract alternative and creative types, Munich is a magnet for professionals who want to combine career advancement with a beautiful, clean city, low crime...
by James | 11 Jan 2020 | How To Guides
If you’ve recently arrived or have been living as an expat in the land of Bier and Bratwurst for a while, then obtaining a credit card in Germany is pretty straightforward. As long as you’ve got a permanent address and regular payments, i.e. a monthly salary or stable...
by James | 28 Dec 2019 | How To Guides
This is a guest post from Annette, detailing how she got her German freelancer visa. When I arrived in Berlin at the start of September, I expected another month of summer weather and a smooth journey preparing my freelance visa application. I quickly learned...
