Utilizing Your Online German Classes to Find Work in Germany

Some people study German online for recreational purposes but there are others who learn German online because they have a bigger career goal in mind. One such goal is to relocate to and find work in Germany and if this is your case, there are several ways of seeking employment in Germany. One of the best ways is through the Internet as several American corporations have subsidiaries in Germany that are suited to a variety of career fields. Your online German teacher can give you guidance on where to locate, the best job websites in Germany. Here are other tips on finding work in Germany with the skills you learned in your online German courses.

I Want to Practice Law in Germany. How Do I Get Started?

If you already hold a bachelor's degree and you took a few German classes online, you will need to apply to an accredited law school in Germany. Once you're enrolled in the program you will be in school for nine semesters before taking an exam in order to be certified. You would then start a two-year training program before taking one more exam. If you pass the exam you can become a lawyer.

Preparing Your CV

Before you apply for a visa to work in Germany it would be a good idea to get a CV ready because this showcases your most important work experience. When you type your CV you can include the online German courses you took as well as your other educational experience such as academic degrees or certifications. Your online language classes will also come in handy because you will need to type your CV in German. Before mailing out the CV have your online teacher proofread it.

Now for The Cover Letter

If you're writing cover letters in German, here are some grammar tips that will help you get noticed by the hiring managers. You want to address the letter to the manager as “Frau” if the manager is a woman over age 18 and you would use the term “Herrn” if it is a male over age 18. You don't want to use informal or slang when writing your cover letter and the letter should be one page.

Asking Around The Area

If you're already in Germany and you followed the above mentioned steps in landing a job, you can ask some people in your neighborhood because not all of the best jobs will be advertised in the newspapers and job boards, and since you're now well versed in German you can network to land the position you want.

Finding a good job in Germany may seem like a daunting task but with careful research and a strong understanding of the German language, the opportunities are endless. Maintain a positive attitude at all times and update your CV and cover letter periodically so that they're tailored to the positions you apply for.

German Online Institute offers online German lessons, online tutoring, German for travel courses and support to pass language certificates for all levels: A1-C2. We have offered Skype classes for several years. Our teachers are specialized in this teaching method, which is crucial to creating a great experience for our students. To know more, visit us at Germanonlineinstitute.com.