Ask a recruiter, Move to Germany - Your CV, job search and work visa for German employers

30 minutes could save you 30 days in your job search.

Welcome to our Ask a recruiter series of Workshops.

Our workshop is specially designed to give international job seekers an insight into what is required by employers in Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Germany and how to improve their chances of success, get a job and a work visa.

This is your chance to work directly with a recruiter, get real feedback on your CV and job search from an employers perspective and ask questions such as: How does an employer view my CV? What impression does my CV give?

All workshops are held as 1 on 1 sessions via online web meetings over Skype. Typical duration is 1 hour.

WORKSHOP 1: Ask a recruiter - Your CV for Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Germany

Does your CV pass the 30 second test?
The average time reading a CV is just 6.25 seconds

Your CV is your most important tool and first impressions matter to employers. Get past the screening stage with the perfect CV and get more responses.

Join this workshop to get expert help from a recruiter in creating your CV customized for employers in different industries.

What you will learn:

What do Nordic and German employers look for in your CV and Cover Letter?
Have you included the right information?
Get an insight into the hiring process
How to present your professional experience?
How to profile yourself for different types of jobs.
Learn about the Do’s and Dont’s of job application writing
How to write a well structured and professional CV presentation

Get help from a recruiter to:

1. Plan and customise your CV
format it for Nordic and German employers
customise it for industries and job titles

2. Present your experience
demonstrate your credibility
quantify your performance and experince
quantify your market experience
use client references and brands

3. Profile your skills
highlight transferable skills
strengthen areas of weakness 
highlight qualifications 
demonstrate soft skills

4. Structure your CV
structure information correctly
draw attention to key areas
optimise it for keyword, databaese and webforms
use LinkedIn to support your CV
create a supporting online portfolio
tune up your social media profile
use tags

5. Style your CV
reduce clutter and make it user friendly
make it aesthetically appealing
maximise readability

WORKSHOP 2: Ask a recruiter - Your job search and work visa

"80% of job searched are never advertised"
- Forbes.

Searching for jobs is a skill. Invest in learning it and save time by connecting with the right employers.Identify companies in Sweden fitting your experience and getting applications in front of the right people.

Join this workshop to get help in your job search, insights,  speaking to decision makers and getting interview commitments. Get help on questions regarding work visas, permits and applications.

What you will learn

Where to find jobs matching your background?
Which companies fit your profile?
How to find opportunities at companies such as Spotify, Truecaller, Tictail that are rapidly expanding into international markets.

Get help from a recruiter to:

1. Send applications at the right time
how the recruitment season works 
how the recruitment process works
how the decision process works

2. Find matching employers
which employers are the best match your experience?
which industries you should focus on?
how to research jobs and employers?

3. Present your skills
how to present your transferable skills?
how to present your competencies

4. Contact employers
which networks to join?
how to establish contact?
how to send your CV and follow up?
how to get decisions and interview commitments?

5. Prepare for interview and salary negotiations
which interview questions to expect?
how to practice pitch for an interview?
how to negotiate your salary and benefits?

6. Getting your work visa
what you need to know before applying?
what is required from you and employers?
how to apply, processes and procedures?
what you need to know before moving?