Hi Jen & Yvonne, I just wanna say a big thank you for your videos. I recently just got a job last week from the advice given in one of your videos on how to and, what to include in a German CV and it worked perfectly. I'm on the next move to get a Driver's License this month also thanks to your very belligerent content, fluency in communication, and the variety of content you have provided on your channel. Really! Big Shout Out to you guys and making life easy for foreigners to integrate. Danke Schön!
I do agree with the statement to be Honest especially about Language. I can communicate in German. But I did all my studies in English and the technical terms in German are so different. Anyways,Thank you so much both of you. This video is very helpful.
Every time I watch your videos, I feel very thankful, really. With every video, you break my fear more and more about entering the German market. Don’t ever stop what you guys are doing!! ❤
Well well, found the perfect channel at the perfect time. Finished crafting my cv and just checking to clarify the right and wrong. Heard a lot of people saying to fit in 1 page, but I guess I can go upto 1.5 pages. Not with the flufs! Just to free some space in between ^^ Thank you!! Would be great if you all did a quick CV review. I live in Germany and would be starting my career now in Machine Learning and Data Science , so it would have been helpful
Great video! You did an amazing job. I especially enjoyed the way you explained the topic in a clear and concise manner. Keep up the great work and I look forward to watching more of your content in the future! For your next video, I would love to see a tutorial on how to write a perfect cover letter (German style ) that stands out to employers.
Happy to hear! 😊 Regarding the cover letter, we have an in-depth guide on how to craft it with a free template: www.simplegermany.com/german-cover-letter/
I bought the ebook and must say, it’s totally worth it! I even received an invitation to a job interview that I already applied before and got rejected.
Hi Jen & Yvonne, I will be moving to Bonn from India in May where Yvonne was born & brought up. I heard it in one of the video.😊 Requesting you both to please make a video about the Bonn city as no one has shared anything about small towns. But I hope you can share us some helpful information about Bonn.😊 Thank you very much for sharing such a helpful content.
Also thank you for the note about being honest about German proficiency coz I was always worried that I won't stand out of the crowd unless I showed I was above and beyond with not just my raw skills but language proficiency. Right now my German is A2 at best and there's no way I could confidently hold a conversation in German in a professional setting. Honestly hearing it from you guys kinda sets my heart at ease 😇
You have to adjust your CV to every job you apply for. Check the job advertisement what is required for the job? After the section with your personal details, make a short summary of your experience that match with the job and mention how many years experience you have in the position you are applying for. Elaborate your matching experience in your CV, make key words from the advertisement visible in your CV.
I will be starting my masters in Germany soon. I have to say I have been binge-watching you videos for the last 2 weeks. All your videos are quite helpful. Thank you for making such informative videos. I have a question, would you recommend applying online for a job or visiting the place of work and dropping the CV in person :)
We are so happy to hear that! 😊 Most job applications happen online but to totally stand out and show that you are willing to go the extra mile dropping your CV off in person could really go a long way. We would say it just depends on the size of the company, whether you would just give it to reception or whether you would be able to speak to a person involved in the hiring.
Nice one! I remember you guys recommended a specific job board that was developed by someone based in Berlin, but I can't find or remember it anymore 😔
We have listed some of the most popular job portals in our guide: www.simplegermany.com/work-in-germany-without-german/#5_Tips_to_help_you_find_an_English-speaking_job_in_Germany
Thank you for useful content you provide. Quick quation, is introductory part (Cv summary/objective) in German CV important? to provides employers with the first impression of an applicant.
Hi, your video was super helpful. My most recent job was of a freelancer for few months as I was busy making applications to uni and learning german and appearing for IELTS exam/Goethe German exams. I am currently studying at TU Ilmenau and have been applying for werkstudent jobs. Since I have been getting rejected lately by most of the companies, I decided to revamp my cv. My uni friend shared this video and I found it quite knowledgeable. I had one question here - since my last job was a freelancer and ou did mention under the video that we can specify and explain a break from a full time job, I would first like to know if I need to explain in a line why I was freelancing and secondly how I need to explain it under my cv. Will look forward to your response. Thank you.
Cool! Good to have you here. You don't need to explain freelancing, especially if one can tell based on the structure that you did that along other things (like studying and learning German). It then goes without saying that you worked next to being a student. We would interpret that as a good thing 😊. Of course pay attention to whether your freelancing is relevant to the field/job you are applying to.
Thank you for all the information you have shared. I have a few queries regarding the German CV for designer. I am an architect with 6 years of experience. I am currently pursuing my masters degree in product design and in my last semester. To apply for an internship or a feshers job in product design, what should I show in my work experience first? Can I show my 2 years of academic projects first explaining as a freelance product designer and then showcasing my past 6 years experience as an architectural designer and how it is related to product design? Also, can I show any boot camp as work experience? It you could reply to this, it would be a really great help.
CVs are really hard. You can't know before what the employer wants, while different people recommend very different things. I had 4 different courses about how a CV should look. In school, during my Bachelor, from the job center and later from the career service of the university (specialised more in different areas while the course during my Bachelor probably was more how it would have been in my field). Some say 1 page, some 2, some 3. Some say include descriptions of what you did in certain positions, some not. Some say include "soft skills" or hobbies, some say black and white, some say colourful...
Personally, I don't want to work in a company that will punish me if they don't like my cv. As long as the information they need can be easily found, there is a logical structure and overall it is readable (which can be checked with a couple of friends looking at it), than they they should be able to handle my persepctive, also at work later on. Merry Christmas
Hi, thank you for your helpful guides 💚🙏. I have two questions: Should I be specific about my hobbies in my CV for universities? Also, should the page size for the CV and letter of application be A4 or letter size?
If the hobbies are relevant to what you want to study - then yeah. If they don’t really add any value to your application - then no. Paper size in Germany is A4 ☺️
@simplegermany This is very useful, thank you so much! Can you please tell me what is the minimum timeframe that should be mentioned as a gap in a CV?
@@simplegermany In this ruclips.net/video/LstCCLOqES0/видео.htmlsi=KRdZhgErZPgwJBNX&t=230 Jen said anything more than 3 months should be mentioned as GAP. So I getting confused? I have 4.5 years of experience. I have a 5-month gap between my job and my Bachelor's and a 6-month gap between my job and master's in Germany.
It's not a black and white thing and depends a bit on the situation. As you describe it it is perfectly normal to have a few months break before and after studies and it implies that you were job searching. In this case we wouldn't mention the gap. But if you would have a longer break just in between jobs or such, it is a different story. If you would like more personal advice on your CV, you can book our personal CV review: simplegermany.shop/pages/german-style-cv-template-packages
Actually what is being scanned by ATS software are your answers in questions you may have to answer during the online application. Not so much the CV itself. So should your answers pass the scan, your CV will most often always be scanned by a human 😉
That depends on how you deliver the application. Sometimes the cover letter is part of your email or online form. But you definitely should have a text (aka cover letter) introducing yourself.
Hi Jen and Yvonne , bought your template and I am grateful to have a smart CV format in hand.. However I will be glad to hear from you on my specific situation... I am doing my masters in Germany and applying for student assistance jobs ( in ML/DL /AI). My previous IT experience is not relevant to these jobs though it was for a long duration with couple of mentionable achievements. Instead of keeping them moderately summarized by mentioning the milestones in different time periods (like in case of relevant job experience) ,I am mostly skipping them by saying literally 2/3 sentences as they are not that relevant...I hope that's fine but How to fill up the professional intro in my case ... I have nothing to mention at the moment except for the subjects I have studied so far ... but how does that look like in a CV as a professional intro ? if I mention my motivation then it slightly looks like I am repeating my cover letter ? Also how relevant it is in this case to provide my linked In .. since it is like no information to them ? Thanks in advance 🙂
Happy to hear you find our CV template and writing guide helpful. Usually students who don’t have work experience would mention internships or similar in that section. If you don’t have any at all, skip the section and hone in on how your studies and thesis topic provide value to the positions you are applying to. Agreed, the cover letter and CV should complement each other and not repeat each other. All the best for your job hunt! 😊
Hi, thanks for your effective video, I have a question for you, I am applying as an afresh high school graduate do I need to write a professional profile? Thus, for reference should I add my teacher's information and what font and font number?
Any suggestions on interview day in Germany? For example the clothing choice or German culture thing that foreigners should know? like I was told once that when they offer you something to drink you should accept it and not turn down the offer because it’s kinda show that you are more likely to be an open kind of person, more likely to be good at socialize but if you turn down the offer you will look like you are not very socialize and are closed kind of person. But you know that’s totally something different from my culture. We are often refuse because we think that it will be too much of an afford for the employer, like it will be a burden to them or something ,so we refuse it ,not like we are not socialize or anything.
Hi. Great content guys. If you applying for jobs outside Germany or the EU, is it still advised to add in your address? I fear that my CV might get rejected because of location details.
Thank you for all the information you have shared. I have a few queries regarding the German CV for designer. I am an architect with 6 years of experience. I am currently pursuing my masters degree in product design and in my last semester. To apply for an internship or a feshers job in product design, what should I show in my work experience first? Can I show my 2 years of academic projects first explaining as a freelance product designer and then showcasing my past 6 years experience as an architectural designer and how it is related to product design? Also, can I show any boot camp as work experience? It you could reply to this, it would be a really great help.
Yvonne, I'm genuinely curious, you mentioned that when you were hiring you weren't hiring people with 20-30 years of experience. Is this because older people aren't hired as much in Germany? Or that there just aren't many people with 20 years experience? I'm wanting to relocate to Germany with my family from the US, but I am someone with 20 years of experience. Is this going to be a problem more than an asset? Thanks in advance, you two are making great videos.
Hey Mark, good question 😊 I would say go for it and it shouldn't be a problem at all. My comment was referring to the fact that the company I worked at was generally very young and I was hiring for entry level positions. Hence, I didn't interview anyone with such a long track record. I did have a few with 10 years though 😉
If you should only include the jobs that are relevant to the one you are applying for, how do you explain the gaps in your CV? I am 39 and have 20 years of job experience so it feels odd to just leave out huge chunks of time. Appreciate any advice!
You should mention them, just not focus on them. If you did several non related jobs back to back, maybe just summarize that time in your life as did xyz in xzy.
I recently purchased the template and am curious about its age. Can you provide information on when the template was created? Also, the template is 3 pages.TIA!
Thanks for purchasing our template! Our template and writing guide are from this year. The template is 3 pages long because it explains every point. Once you fill it out with your information, you should have a maximum of two pages. You can check the CVs in the Example folder for an idea of how the final product should look like.
I have a quick question about my resume: should I use my legal name or the name I prefer (and that everyone calls me)? My legal name is too long and confusing, and I've had issues with the government and banks in the past because of it. Additionally, my legal name implies that I'm Muslim, which I'm not,, and I don't feel comfortable using it. I have not changed my name officially because it is illegal in my country.
Very good question. The way you describe it, we would use the (first) name you go by but definitely put your legal last name. Should you progress in the hiring process, be sure to let the employer know your legal name though for the contract. Often employers will use the name you go by (if you let them know) for the email address or similar. It depends a bit on the flexibility of the company. Hope this helps! 😊
When it is not relevant, mention it briefly. The fact that you already did work is relevant if you are of typical student age. If you are older, it is even more important. Not mentioning it would create a gap in your cv, and that is bad. HR people usually assume the worst if they see a gap, like mental illness, alcohol rehabilitation center or a prison sentence. 🙂
I couldn't locate the dates because I was too distracted by the cute pic. But, seriously, they want to scan your CV quickly and we all know that they are looking at the photo first, so isn't it time to get rid of this practice?
hey! one question about gaps. I quit my job in November 2019, and I started my Masters degree in June 2020. So the gap between that is of roughly 6-7 months, do I need to explain/mention it too or is it ok to leave it out? I have absolutely no explanation. I just quit my job and next Masters intake in my country wasn't starting until June, and I did nothing in those 7 months. Not to forget that the pandemic hit shortly after I quit.
I have a question. I'm currently trying to rewrite my CV from scratch and can't get it shorter than 4 pages. The catch is, I have 7+ years of raw experience in the field (9 with gaps, but I wrote 7+) and 8 previous jobs, the last one (first chronologically) is a list of my previous titles before I switched to software development, "various" in place of company name, and the city. That's it. Am I doomed?
Focus on which skills and achievements bring value to the company you are applying for. Cut anything irrelevant or any fluff and be razor sharp in your wording. Maybe reduce the bullets per job and don't list all 8 if they are not relevant to the role. Best of luck 😊
@@simplegermany Thanks for the reply. It's 7 relevant jobs plus an umbrella entry to show that I didn't go unemployed before 30 😅And I have 1-2 bullet points per job (except the 2 most recent, those are 3 points each) plus short description and base stack.
Indeed summarizing 20 years of experience on 2 pages can seem like a challenge. However, you need to be critical as to the steps in your career that are really relevant to the position you are applying for now. You can use your personal profile or cover letter to convey your vast experience but keep it highly relevant in your CV.
I have been in Berlin for the past two months on a job seeker visa. I have sent out more than 200 applications, but I have not yet landed an interview. Could you help me? Could you please review my resume?
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Hi, I can’t seem to download the template.
Is this paid? No one can download it!
Without much talk I just recommend my friends to watch and subscribe to your channel.
Hi Jen & Yvonne, I just wanna say a big thank you for your videos. I recently just got a job last week from the advice given in one of your videos on how to and, what to include in a German CV and it worked perfectly. I'm on the next move to get a Driver's License this month also thanks to your very belligerent content, fluency in communication, and the variety of content you have provided on your channel. Really! Big Shout Out to you guys and making life easy for foreigners to integrate.
Danke Schön!
🥳 That is sooo awesome! Thanks for sharing and big congrats! We hope your driving license exam will go smoothly!
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Girls...
You are like one step ahead of my needs. 😅
The IT courses, now the CV.
Thanks for the great work!!!
I do agree with the statement to be Honest especially about Language. I can communicate in German. But I did all my studies in English and the technical terms in German are so different.
Anyways,Thank you so much both of you. This video is very helpful.
I loveee you both ❤️❤️ I’m learning a lot from you both
Every time I watch your videos, I feel very thankful, really. With every video, you break my fear more and more about entering the German market. Don’t ever stop what you guys are doing!! ❤
That’s so awesome to read! Thanks for your kind message ☺️
This is super useful, thank you!
On a side note, I think it is super cute how you look at each other, you can see the love ❤
I have been having the same feeling and impression ever since I started following this channel. It's super remarkable and cute 😍
Thank you for your very practical information in German CV format
Well well, found the perfect channel at the perfect time.
Finished crafting my cv and just checking to clarify the right and wrong.
Heard a lot of people saying to fit in 1 page, but I guess I can go upto 1.5 pages.
Not with the flufs! Just to free some space in between ^^
Thank you!! Would be great if you all did a quick CV review. I live in Germany and would be starting my career now in Machine Learning and Data Science , so it would have been helpful
Hi bro, Did you get job in Machine Learning and Data Science. I am also looking for job in that sector in Germany. I would be glad if we can connect
Great video! You did an amazing job. I especially enjoyed the way you explained the topic in a clear and concise manner. Keep up the great work and I look forward to watching more of your content in the future! For your next video, I would love to see a tutorial on how to write a perfect cover letter (German style ) that stands out to employers.
Happy to hear! 😊 Regarding the cover letter, we have an in-depth guide on how to craft it with a free template: www.simplegermany.com/german-cover-letter/
@@simplegermanyThanks for your helpful videos. Do you also have cv and cover letter templates in German?
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Amazing useful content you provide! Thank you!
I bought the ebook and must say, it’s totally worth it! I even received an invitation to a job interview that I already applied before and got rejected.
Hi Jen & Yvonne, I will be moving to Bonn from India in May where Yvonne was born & brought up. I heard it in one of the video.😊
Requesting you both to please make a video about the Bonn city as no one has shared anything about small towns. But I hope you can share us some helpful information about Bonn.😊 Thank you very much for sharing such a helpful content.
Bonn is a great city to live 😊
Wow u really deserve more followers
Thanks great video
I hope you guys would make more vlogs about software engineering/IT. Just subbed. Weiter so!
Edit: okay that pizza comment made me Lol 😂
Very good information!
This is not just a great video about how to write a German CV but how to write a great CV in general!
Writing all these down!
Also thank you for the note about being honest about German proficiency coz I was always worried that I won't stand out of the crowd unless I showed I was above and beyond with not just my raw skills but language proficiency. Right now my German is A2 at best and there's no way I could confidently hold a conversation in German in a professional setting.
Honestly hearing it from you guys kinda sets my heart at ease 😇
You have to adjust your CV to every job you apply for. Check the job advertisement what is required for the job?
After the section with your personal details, make a short summary of your experience that match with the job and mention how many years experience you have in the position you are applying for. Elaborate your matching experience in your CV, make key words from the advertisement visible in your CV.
I will be starting my masters in Germany soon.
I have to say I have been binge-watching you videos for the last 2 weeks. All your videos are quite helpful. Thank you for making such informative videos.
I have a question, would you recommend applying online for a job or visiting the place of work and dropping the CV in person :)
We are so happy to hear that! 😊
Most job applications happen online but to totally stand out and show that you are willing to go the extra mile dropping your CV off in person could really go a long way. We would say it just depends on the size of the company, whether you would just give it to reception or whether you would be able to speak to a person involved in the hiring.
@@simplegermany Thank you :)
Nice one! I remember you guys recommended a specific job board that was developed by someone based in Berlin, but I can't find or remember it anymore 😔
This information is very helpful. Can you also tell us about the popular job portals in Germany and how to effectively use them?
We have listed some of the most popular job portals in our guide: www.simplegermany.com/work-in-germany-without-german/#5_Tips_to_help_you_find_an_English-speaking_job_in_Germany
@@simplegermany thank you
Thank you for useful content you provide. Quick quation, is introductory part (Cv summary/objective) in German CV important? to provides employers with the first impression of an applicant.
Hi, your video was super helpful. My most recent job was of a freelancer for few months as I was busy making applications to uni and learning german and appearing for IELTS exam/Goethe German exams. I am currently studying at TU Ilmenau and have been applying for werkstudent jobs. Since I have been getting rejected lately by most of the companies, I decided to revamp my cv. My uni friend shared this video and I found it quite knowledgeable. I had one question here - since my last job was a freelancer and ou did mention under the video that we can specify and explain a break from a full time job, I would first like to know if I need to explain in a line why I was freelancing and secondly how I need to explain it under my cv. Will look forward to your response. Thank you.
Cool! Good to have you here. You don't need to explain freelancing, especially if one can tell based on the structure that you did that along other things (like studying and learning German). It then goes without saying that you worked next to being a student. We would interpret that as a good thing 😊. Of course pay attention to whether your freelancing is relevant to the field/job you are applying to.
Thank you for all the information you have shared. I have a few queries regarding the German CV for designer. I am an architect with 6 years of experience. I am currently pursuing my masters degree in product design and in my last semester. To apply for an internship or a feshers job in product design, what should I show in my work experience first? Can I show my 2 years of academic projects first explaining as a freelance product designer and then showcasing my past 6 years experience as an architectural designer and how it is related to product design?
Also, can I show any boot camp as work experience?
It you could reply to this, it would be a really great help.
CVs are really hard. You can't know before what the employer wants, while different people recommend very different things. I had 4 different courses about how a CV should look. In school, during my Bachelor, from the job center and later from the career service of the university (specialised more in different areas while the course during my Bachelor probably was more how it would have been in my field).
Some say 1 page, some 2, some 3. Some say include descriptions of what you did in certain positions, some not. Some say include "soft skills" or hobbies, some say black and white, some say colourful...
Personally, I don't want to work in a company that will punish me if they don't like my cv. As long as the information they need can be easily found, there is a logical structure and overall it is readable (which can be checked with a couple of friends looking at it), than they they should be able to handle my persepctive, also at work later on. Merry Christmas
Is the CV template contains Infos about how to fill out cv gaps or in which section should be placed??
Yes, there is a section in our writing guide that touches on CV gaps. It pretty much says, don't leave gaps, but rather explain why there is a gap.
Is it possible to buy just the CV template without the additional information, for a lower, student-friendly price?
Hi, thank you for your helpful guides 💚🙏. I have two questions: Should I be specific about my hobbies in my CV for universities? Also, should the page size for the CV and letter of application be A4 or letter size?
If the hobbies are relevant to what you want to study - then yeah. If they don’t really add any value to your application - then no. Paper size in Germany is A4 ☺️
@simplegermany This is very useful, thank you so much!
Can you please tell me what is the minimum timeframe that should be mentioned as a gap in a CV?
It depends a bit at what stage in life the gap happened. I‘d say from a year onwards it should be mentioned.
@@simplegermany In this ruclips.net/video/LstCCLOqES0/видео.htmlsi=KRdZhgErZPgwJBNX&t=230 Jen said anything more than 3 months should be mentioned as GAP. So I getting confused?
I have 4.5 years of experience. I have a 5-month gap between my job and my Bachelor's and a 6-month gap between my job and master's in Germany.
It's not a black and white thing and depends a bit on the situation. As you describe it it is perfectly normal to have a few months break before and after studies and it implies that you were job searching. In this case we wouldn't mention the gap. But if you would have a longer break just in between jobs or such, it is a different story. If you would like more personal advice on your CV, you can book our personal CV review: simplegermany.shop/pages/german-style-cv-template-packages
at 15:33 explaining employment gaps for 3rd world countries can be a challenge. since unemployment is high and most gaps are a result of unemployment
Moreover: the university just asked for my Resume, do I need to write a cover letter as well, if yes then the CV will be three pages
Big companies are now usually doing a first pass with automated tools. So one should optimize for them as well
If you want to work in a big company, you have to optimise for automated tools then. Which is... pretty scary, ngl.
Actually what is being scanned by ATS software are your answers in questions you may have to answer during the online application. Not so much the CV itself. So should your answers pass the scan, your CV will most often always be scanned by a human 😉
Is it important to give a professional summary in the above part of the resume?
It’s a choice. It’s not expected, but great to mention the value you can provide.
@@simplegermany , is it also important to give a cover letter, though it is mentioned as optional?
That depends on how you deliver the application. Sometimes the cover letter is part of your email or online form. But you definitely should have a text (aka cover letter) introducing yourself.
Hi Jen and Yvonne , bought your template and I am grateful to have a smart CV format in hand.. However I will be glad to hear from you on my specific situation...
I am doing my masters in Germany and applying for student assistance jobs ( in ML/DL /AI). My previous IT experience is not relevant to these jobs though it was for a long duration with couple of mentionable achievements. Instead of keeping them moderately summarized by mentioning the milestones in different time periods (like in case of relevant job experience) ,I am mostly skipping them by saying literally 2/3 sentences as they are not that relevant...I hope that's fine but
How to fill up the professional intro in my case ... I have nothing to mention at the moment except for the subjects I have studied so far ... but how does that look like in a CV as a professional intro ? if I mention my motivation then it slightly looks like I am repeating my cover letter ? Also how relevant it is in this case to provide my linked In .. since it is like no information to them ?
Thanks in advance 🙂
Happy to hear you find our CV template and writing guide helpful. Usually students who don’t have work experience would mention internships or similar in that section. If you don’t have any at all, skip the section and hone in on how your studies and thesis topic provide value to the positions you are applying to. Agreed, the cover letter and CV should complement each other and not repeat each other. All the best for your job hunt! 😊
Hi, thanks for your effective video, I have a question for you, I am applying as an afresh high school graduate do I need to write a professional profile?
Thus, for reference should I add my teacher's information and what font and font number?
For those that bought is it Google docs compatible? Or only word? Thanks!
Any suggestions on interview day in Germany? For example the clothing choice or German culture thing that foreigners should know? like I was told once that when they offer you something to drink you should accept it and not turn down the offer because it’s kinda show that you are more likely to be an open kind of person, more likely to be good at socialize but if you turn down the offer you will look like you are not very socialize and are closed kind of person. But you know that’s totally something different from my culture. We are often refuse because we think that it will be too much of an afford for the employer, like it will be a burden to them or something ,so we refuse it ,not like we are not socialize or anything.
We have an entire video on job interviews in Germany 😊: ruclips.net/video/dJTztoXp7KM/видео.html
Hi. Great content guys. If you applying for jobs outside Germany or the EU, is it still advised to add in your address? I fear that my CV might get rejected because of location details.
Your city and country should suffice in this case.
Hi. Can you recommend someone who offers service of cv translation from English to Germany and arrange it in the better way.
Thank you for all the information you have shared. I have a few queries regarding the German CV for designer. I am an architect with 6 years of experience. I am currently pursuing my masters degree in product design and in my last semester. To apply for an internship or a feshers job in product design, what should I show in my work experience first? Can I show my 2 years of academic projects first explaining as a freelance product designer and then showcasing my past 6 years experience as an architectural designer and how it is related to product design?
Also, can I show any boot camp as work experience?
It you could reply to this, it would be a really great help.
Work experience usually comes before education. So if you have freelance experience in product design start with that 😊
In UK, CV haven't picture or any other information that can make any kind of discrimination in base where you born, your age or your appearance.
Yvonne, I'm genuinely curious, you mentioned that when you were hiring you weren't hiring people with 20-30 years of experience. Is this because older people aren't hired as much in Germany? Or that there just aren't many people with 20 years experience? I'm wanting to relocate to Germany with my family from the US, but I am someone with 20 years of experience. Is this going to be a problem more than an asset? Thanks in advance, you two are making great videos.
Hey Mark, good question 😊 I would say go for it and it shouldn't be a problem at all. My comment was referring to the fact that the company I worked at was generally very young and I was hiring for entry level positions. Hence, I didn't interview anyone with such a long track record. I did have a few with 10 years though 😉
If you should only include the jobs that are relevant to the one you are applying for, how do you explain the gaps in your CV? I am 39 and have 20 years of job experience so it feels odd to just leave out huge chunks of time. Appreciate any advice!
You should mention them, just not focus on them. If you did several non related jobs back to back, maybe just summarize that time in your life as did xyz in xzy.
I recently purchased the template and am curious about its age. Can you provide information on when the template was created? Also, the template is 3 pages.TIA!
Thanks for purchasing our template! Our template and writing guide are from this year. The template is 3 pages long because it explains every point. Once you fill it out with your information, you should have a maximum of two pages. You can check the CVs in the Example folder for an idea of how the final product should look like.
4th January! me too! 🎂
@17:37 Could you also please provide a German version?
If you are fluent in German, just go ahead and write it in German. You can keep the format of the template of course 😊
Where and how to mention gap year in resume? Should it be in work experience section?
How to write cv for Ausbildung
Especially for non Europeans
It it okay to have more than one page in CV?
Yes, 2 pages is ideal.
I have a quick question about my resume: should I use my legal name or the name I prefer (and that everyone calls me)? My legal name is too long and confusing, and I've had issues with the government and banks in the past because of it. Additionally, my legal name implies that I'm Muslim, which I'm not,, and I don't feel comfortable using it.
I have not changed my name officially because it is illegal in my country.
Very good question. The way you describe it, we would use the (first) name you go by but definitely put your legal last name. Should you progress in the hiring process, be sure to let the employer know your legal name though for the contract. Often employers will use the name you go by (if you let them know) for the email address or similar. It depends a bit on the flexibility of the company. Hope this helps! 😊
I am Asian and currently a student in Germany. Should I add my previous job experience that I had in my country? or I shall not?
If it's relevant to the job you are applying for, then yes :)
@@simplegermany Okay, thank you.
When it is not relevant, mention it briefly. The fact that you already did work is relevant if you are of typical student age. If you are older, it is even more important. Not mentioning it would create a gap in your cv, and that is bad. HR people usually assume the worst if they see a gap, like mental illness, alcohol rehabilitation center or a prison sentence. 🙂
Would it be okay if i write my cv and cover letter for Ausbildung in english
We tackle that question here: ruclips.net/video/LstCCLOqES0/видео.html&si=XyMWxl2f8w6cW8UN
I couldn't locate the dates because I was too distracted by the cute pic. But, seriously, they want to scan your CV quickly and we all know that they are looking at the photo first, so isn't it time to get rid of this practice?
It's not compulsory to put your picture. But the majority of companies would still expect to see it.
So I have a question. Can I get a job unrelated to my degree in Germany?
Yes, you can! You may not qualify for a Blue Card then but you can still get a regular work permit, like Jen did 😊
@@simplegermany Thank you!!
hey! one question about gaps. I quit my job in November 2019, and I started my Masters degree in June 2020. So the gap between that is of roughly 6-7 months, do I need to explain/mention it too or is it ok to leave it out? I have absolutely no explanation. I just quit my job and next Masters intake in my country wasn't starting until June, and I did nothing in those 7 months. Not to forget that the pandemic hit shortly after I quit.
Well if you did nothing, there isn't really much to explain 🤷♀️
@@simplegermany hahaha thank you!
Yo, the link doesn't work, either fix it or let me fix it for you. I know the problem ..
Weird, it works for me. Anyways, here is the direct one: www.simplegermany.com/shop/templates/cv-template-lp/
Thanks, is there any discount for long time subscriber and share your channels with other friends
I have a question. I'm currently trying to rewrite my CV from scratch and can't get it shorter than 4 pages. The catch is, I have 7+ years of raw experience in the field (9 with gaps, but I wrote 7+) and 8 previous jobs, the last one (first chronologically) is a list of my previous titles before I switched to software development, "various" in place of company name, and the city. That's it. Am I doomed?
Focus on which skills and achievements bring value to the company you are applying for. Cut anything irrelevant or any fluff and be razor sharp in your wording. Maybe reduce the bullets per job and don't list all 8 if they are not relevant to the role. Best of luck 😊
@@simplegermany Thanks for the reply. It's 7 relevant jobs plus an umbrella entry to show that I didn't go unemployed before 30 😅And I have 1-2 bullet points per job (except the 2 most recent, those are 3 points each) plus short description and base stack.
7:33 ahem... and what about that "Technial" support below it? 🤭
Haha - even worse 🙈
For a guy with 20yrs experience, how much experience needs to be mentioned?
Indeed summarizing 20 years of experience on 2 pages can seem like a challenge. However, you need to be critical as to the steps in your career that are really relevant to the position you are applying for now.
You can use your personal profile or cover letter to convey your vast experience but keep it highly relevant in your CV.
@@simplegermany So, if I understand you well, if I mention only about my current Job and cover others only in few points, it should be fine, right?
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I have been in Berlin for the past two months on a job seeker visa. I have sent out more than 200 applications, but I have not yet landed an interview. Could you help me? Could you please review my resume?
Yes, we offer CV reviews. You can book our German Style CV Premium package here: www.simplegermany.com/cv-template/
why do you not consider people with 30 or 40 years of experience? sounds a bit ageist.
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