This live online seminar by JOB POINT Berlin offers help and actionable insights for all originally non-German speaking job seekers.
Hunting for jobs successfully in the ever-changing labor market of Berlin and Brandenburg
The bad news first. Unemployment increased in Berlin and Brandenburg for the first time in a while. The good news, however: Berlin is doing better than the national average. “While companies in the capital are once again demanding more workers, they need significantly fewer skilled workers in Brandenburg,” says Alexander Schirp of the Federation of Business Associations Berlin-Brandenburg (UVB). He notes: “particularly affected here are the skilled trades and industry, hospitality, logistics, health and social services, and construction."* Ramona Schröder, regional head of the Federal Employment Agency, therefore also appealed to companies in the region to “also shortlist those applicants who are not a 100 percent fit at first glance.” Employment agencies and job centers “support companies, the unemployed, and employees with various funding opportunities, for example with further training during the onboarding process.”*
Once again, considering the current state of the job market, applicants regardless of their background are requested to realign their job-hunt strategy and activities in order to eventually be successful. We at JOB POINT Berlin know from our daily consultations with newcomers from all over the world, how this can be achieved. Spoiler alert: Strategic planning and networking, and solid craftsmanship of all job hunting tools and techniques are needed.
*own translation into English
Participating is the right thing for you to do, if you:
- are currently looking for a job in Berlin or want to apply in the near future
- want to apply for a position that matches your potential and skillset
- lay the foundation for and/or optimize your application documents
- learn about tips and tricks for an effective job hunt in the Berlin metropolitan area
Our experienced hosts will cover all these issues and many more. There will also be an opportunity to address your individual matters directly. Bonus: Participants of the online seminar “How to find a job in Berlin” (September 27th) are invited to join our exclusive Virtual Consultation Hour on Wednesday, October 5th at 4:00 pm for free and discuss their own challenges and success stories in a constructive and community-minded setting.
Your Hosts
Joslyn Bertelsen gained over five years of experience working for international educational providers, where she supported professionals and leaders from all around the globe in improving their employability and career opportunities by teaching them business English. Having grown up bi-cultural and now fluent in four languages, she has also relocated twice to new metropolitan cities – London and then Berlin – and successfully found her footing there.
Tobias Schmidtner, with a background in economic anthropology and over 12 years in organizational development and HR, assists jobseekers from diverse backgrounds in launching their careers in Berlin since 2016. He offers valuable insights gained from thousands of consultations at Berlin's Welcome Centre and JOB POINT Berlin.
Do you have any questions up-front? Get in touch!
Target audience
Job seekers with international backgrounds, new arrivals, jobseeker-visa holders
How?
We will meet via Zoom. We start at 2 pm, but you can enter the Zoom room 15 minutes earlier. Please note the separate data protection information.
Registration
Please use exclusively this link.
Important note: By registering you agree to receive mail communication regarding this event and the follow-up event (Virtual Consultation Hour). This is a total of four e-mails. Your personal data used for registration will be removed permanently right after the events.
JOB POINT Berlin is a state-funded project. Your participation is – like all JOB POINT Berlin services – free of charge.
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