Jobs in Berlin: A Complete Overview
This page covers everything you need to know about finding and landing jobs in Berlin. From where to look and how to approach the job hunt to creating a German-style CV and optimised LinkedIn profile, we have got you covered!
👨💼 Finding jobs in Berlin can be daunting, especially as the main working language in Germany is likely not your mother tongue. This is arguably the number one fear for expats moving to Berlin.
However, there are in fact many jobs in Berlin that do not require you to speak German and international companies are popping up left, right and centre in the city. With a thriving start-up scene, some have even tipped Berlin to become the Silicon Valley of Europe.
On top of its burgeoning business/start-up sector, Berlin also has a rapidly expanding hospitality and teaching sector that is employing more and more non-German speakers to service an ever-growing international clientele. When you couple this with a boom in tourism, now is actually a fantastic period for jobs in Berlin.
✅ With the help of our extensive job board and company listings, as well as our key tips on finding a job in Germany below, we are confident that expats can quickly land a job in Berlin.
What are the most popular job sectors in Berlin for non-German speakers?
Before we look at some tips for how to find jobs in Berlin, it is important to look at the main sectors that expats find work in. In short, the most popular job fields in Berlin are currently:
✔️ Tech & IT
✔️ Customer Service
✔️ Sales & Business Development
✔️ Recruitment
✔️ Hospitality
✔️ Childcare & Teaching
✔️ Marketing & Account Management
✔️ Content Writing & Editing
While you should not limit yourself to these fields, these are the types of positions that English speakers have the most success applying for. If you are looking to secure work as soon as possible, then the hospitality route is generally by far the quickest – if you are willing to be flexible, then many people are able to secure hospitality work within 2–4 weeks of arriving in Berlin.
Where can I find jobs in Berlin?
🔎 There are a wide array of companies in Berlin that are constantly on the lookout for new, international talent. But for applicants, it can be difficult to get an overview of the jobs that are out there.
To combat this, we have put together some free resources to help you get an insight into the top employers in Berlin that hire an international workforce. Where possible, we provide direct links to the companies’ career pages so that you get a full overview of all their current job openings for non-German speakers.
👍 300+ startup and business employers in Berlin that hire non-German speakers
👍 Job board of English-speaking opportunities in Berlin
👍 Bars, cafes and restaurants in Berlin that hire English-speakers
👍 Teaching and childcare employers in Berlin
👍 80+ job boards in Germany – Our list covers all the major sectors in Germany and is split up into different industries to allow you to further focus your job search.
General tips for finding jobs in Berlin
While the resources above will help give you a broad overview of current job openings on the Berlin job market, there are some simple approaches you can take to significantly improve your chances of securing employment in the German capital:
✅ Spread your search
Do not limit your search to just a few job boards. As it costs companies more to advertise on larger job boards, many companies choose to advertise on smaller, less popular listing sites. Many smaller start-ups even choose to post on Facebook groups as these listings tend to be free.
The larger job boards are obviously far more well known, and therefore can be far more competitive. If you spread your time evenly between large job boards, smaller listing sites and Facebook groups, you will get good coverage of the opportunities that are out there. To help you, we have compiled a list of our favourite job boards in Germany.
✅ Get a German number and list your German address on your CV
Get a German phone number as soon as possible and list this on your CV along with your German address. The more indication you can give to hiring managers/recruiters that you are serious and committed to living in Germany (and are already in the country) the better – a German number and address is a simple and effective way to do this!
If applying from overseas, using your international number is no problem and is much better than providing no number at all. Make sure you include the international calling code to make it as easy as possible for hiring managers/recruiters to get hold of you.
✅ Open applications
It is common in Germany to send open applications. If you are interested in a certain company or field, but there are not any appropriate roles advertised, do not hesitate to send in your CV and cover letter detailing why you would like to work for that particular company and what you could offer.
While this may seem quite speculative, it may well pay off in the long term. We have found this approach to be especially successful in the hospitality sector – if you are looking for a hospitality job in Berlin, we recommend sending open applications to all of the hospitality businesses listed here and you will likely get some positive responses!
✅ Knowledge of the German job market
Recruiters/hiring managers in Germany are creatures of familiarity and expect to see certain things in your application. This mainly relates to your CV, which should adhere to a ‘German-style’. For some CV tips, see the CV section below.
✅ Apply to different types of role
Berlin has a very high proportion of part-time jobs as well as a burgeoning freelance market. Rather than limit your search to full-time positions, consider other positions that might allow you to get your foot in the door with a company.
In Germany, there are also a large number of 'mini-jobs', which pay under €450 a month and are exempt from income tax. A number of mini-jobs held at the same time can work as a means of covering your living expenses – these may not be open to you if you need a work visa to live in Germany but are a definite option for EU/EEA citizens and those on a Working Holiday/Youth Mobility Visa.
✅ Always go to the source
If you see a job advertised on a job board, it is likely that the company will have other jobs advertised elsewhere. Always remember to check each company's own career page for full listings of available jobs in Berlin as they will likely only advertise a handful of their openings on external job boards.
Using our company listings, you can easily find your way to companies' own career pages.
✅ Network, network, network
Network wherever and whenever possible whether it be at job fairs, recruitment events or industry meetups. You can find networking events listed on Eventbrite and on Meetup.
Other good networking arenas are the city's many co-working spaces, which host a large number of events and workshops. The likes of Factory Berlin, Betahaus and Sankt Oberholz are great domains for interacting with freelance professionals and startup entrepreneurs.
Job-related Facebook groups in Berlin are also a great place to come into contact with local employers, recruiters, hiring managers, etc. who will often post openings, articles and blog posts in these groups.
✅ Provide comprehensive applications
Rather than simply pumping out applications for any job you can find in Berlin, take time over each application to ensure that it is adapted to the role applied for. Spare time for adjusting your CV to the role and make sure you write a cover letter that is clearly linked to the job description and requirements.
As a minimum, submit a CV and cover letter, but also provide written references, links to personal websites and portfolios if these are relevant to the position.
✅ Search smart
When searching job boards, do not only use 'English' as a keyword as this will only bring up a limited selection of English jobs. Also search using English terms related to the role you are searching for, e.g. search for 'Customer Service' or ‘Content Manager’. Varying the English keyword combinations will bring up a much broader range of search results.
✅ Referrals
Most big companies in Berlin offer generous referral bonuses for employees who refer candidates for positions. These are generally €1000 – 2000 bonuses per referral that is hired.
Therefore, a shrewd tactic can be to ask an employee (via LinkedIn) at a company that you wish to work for to refer you for a position. Due to the financial incentive, a lot of employees will be happy to refer you and this will usually ensure that your application is prioritised by a hiring manager/recruiter.
✅ Tracking
Keep track of all your applications on a spreadsheet with the date you applied, who the recruiter/hiring is and any other important information. This will help you keep track of your applications for following up with companies.
CV tips for securing a job in Berlin
📃 If you are not a native English speaker, mistakes in your CV can seriously hamper your chances of landing a job in Berlin. Therefore, it is well worth having a native English content editor comb through your CV to smooth out any issues.
If you would prefer to go it alone, here are some tips for creating a ‘German-style’ CV:
While the standard format and content of CVs is fairly uniform for most countries, a German CV should look as follows:
🟢 Saved in the following format: Last Name_First Name_CV.pdf
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🟢 Standard structure of a German CV:
Personal details
Work experience & Internships
Education
Volunteer work, scholarships and awards
Skills
🟢 Photo – all CVs should include a picture of you in the upper-left/upper-right corner. This should be a headshot of you in smart attire. This is an essential and expected practice in Germany and it is important that you either have a professional photo or a high-quality image.
🟢 Each section should be structured chronologically with your most recent experience at the top.
We have expanded on the different CV sections below to give you some further guidance on what to include in your CV when searching for jobs in Berlin:
1️⃣ Personal details
On separate lines, you should include:
Your full name
Date of birth
Citizenship(s) – also include this if you are an EU/EEA citizen. If you are not an EU/EEA citizen but already have a work-related visa for Germany, also add that you have ‘Full working permission for Germany’.
Contact information (phone number, email address and address). If possible, a German number and address is better as recruiters prefer candidates who are already in Germany and ready to start work immediately.
2️⃣ Work experience & internships
Dates you worked in different roles and then details about the company, location, department and position you worked in. You should also provide a brief description of your position and tasks. Try and include experience/keywords that are listed in specific job advertisements you are interested in.
Internships (Praktikum) are extremely popular in Germany so it is beneficial to also include any experience you have interning.
3️⃣ Education
University and potentially high school qualifications.
4️⃣ Volunteer work, scholarships and awards
Any volunteering that you have completed as well as any academic scholarships or awards that you have obtained can be listed here.
5️⃣ Skills
What you should put here is largely dependent on the role applied for, e.g. if you are applying for a tech front-end role, include JavaScript, etc. We recommend focusing more on hard skills than soft skills. You can also list your language skills here, e.g. Native English speaker and intermediate German (B2).
Further tips for creating a ‘German-style’ CV
➕ While the CV tips above will help put you in contention for a range of jobs in Berlin, here are some further pointers to help you fully optimise your CV for the German job market:
✔️ Make your work experience results-driven, i.e. do not just focus on what you did in a role but also what you achieved. This may look as follows:
11.2016 – 02.2018 | SEO Manager | MediaFace, Toronto, Canada
Oversaw and managed SEO strategy within organic searches.
Managed a team of 8 freelance writers to produce content for Canadian clients.
Maintained all company social media channels including LinkedIn, Facebook, Google and Twitter, leading to a 50% increase in followers on the different platforms.
Helped increase website traffic from 40,000 users per month to 80,000 users per month.
✔️ Run your CV through Grammarly to help you identify any issues with spelling and grammar.
✔️ Write your CV using full sentences. We recommend writing 2 – 4 full sentences for each of your previous roles.
✔️ Include keywords from the job advertisement in your CV so that recruiters/hiring managers can quickly ascertain that you have relevant experience, skills or knowledge.
✔️ Adapt your CV to different role titles. Your CV for a customer service position should be different than for a position as a content editor.
✔️ Make sure you include that you are available to start work immediately in your cover letter or application if this is the case.
✔️ Google CV examples for your job title if you are looking for inspiration for what to put in your CV. This will provide you with countless CV examples for your job field, which you can adapt to match your experience. JobHero is a great place to start and has a wide range of CV examples for most fields.
✔️ Formatting is important, especially in Germany where they place a lot of importance on having attention to detail – make sure you have consistent, clear formatting.
✔️ Ensure that your email address on your CV is appropriate and professional. If you have an email address like bro-safari@hotmail.com, create a new email account with your full name, e.g. johnhenry@gmail.com.
✔️ Keep your CV to two pages. The length of your CV depends on what type of company you are applying for. However, we generally recommend keeping your CV to two pages, especially if applying for an international start-up.
Cover letters for jobs in Berlin
📬 While CVs are a universal requirement for almost any job application in the world, you may not be as familiar with cover letters. But in Germany, some employers place just as much importance on this letter as your CV, and it offers a fantastic opportunity to convey your passion for an industry, company or product as well as demonstrate your personality and professionalism.
Here are some key to things to consider when writing a cover letter for the German job market:
1️⃣ Make it formal and professional. The cover letter should follow standard letter-writing conventions and be formal in its tone, content and formatting. As a minimum, it should include:
Your address and contact details.
The name of the hiring manager/recruiter and the address of the company you are applying for.
The date you are writing the letter.
The subject of the letter – here you should specify the exact advertised role that you are hoping to be considered for.
A formal salutation – ‘Dear Mr Westermann…
3–4 paragraphs – this is your opportunity to express why you are the exact candidate the company is looking for. Do not simply regurgitate your CV but detail why you are interested in this specific role and company, demonstrate how your skills tie in perfectly with this position and express what you can contribute to the position, team and company.
Do your research on your prospective employer and demonstrate an understanding and enthusiasm for what they do and are currently working on.
2️⃣ Keep it to one page. Recruiters/hiring managers want cover letters to be succinct and snappy. When it comes to cover letters, excessive content does not demonstrate thoroughness and interest but rather an inability to be clear and concise.
3️⃣ Do not make mistakes. This is perhaps easier said than done, but it is absolutely crucial that you do not have spelling errors, incorrect grammar or typos in your cover letter. Mistakes will give off the impression that you are not detail-oriented and that you lack precision.
To avoid mistakes, it is definitely good to have a second pair of eyes check over your cover letter.
With a solid CV and cover letter, you will position yourself perfectly for a wide range of jobs in Berlin. These two documents will open the door to job interviews in Germany, where you can really let your personality, passion and ability shine!
LinkedIn tips for finding jobs in Berlin
In a sense, your CV and cover letter act as a ‘hard copy’ presentation of yourself. But in the modern world, it is also important to have an online presence when it comes to finding a job.
Here, LinkedIn is unquestionably the number one tool for searching for roles and being found by potential employers in Berlin.
💻 For those not familiar with the platform, it is essentially a social network service for users to present their employment profiles (i.e. an online CV), scour job listings and be searchable by employers and recruiters.
Thousands of companies in Berlin use the site to advertise their job openings so having a well presented, clear and optimised profile will significantly improve your chances of landing a job in Berlin.
⭐ It is important to reach ‘All-Star’ level on LinkedIn. All-Star profiles typically rank higher in LinkedIn search results and the platform states that you are 40 times more likely to receive opportunities as an All-Star candidate. If you have not yet reached the All-Star level yet, LinkedIn will tell you exactly what is still missing.
Optimising your LinkedIn profile for the German job market
Here are some key tips for optimising your LinkedIn profile:
✅ Headline
Your LinkedIn headline is one of the most important parts of your profile and acts as a very short introduction. Update your headline to highlight your job function and that you are searching for a role in Berlin. For example
“Online marketing specialist looking for a new challenge in Berlin”.
✅ Postcode and industry
Update your location to a Berlin postcode as recruiters often perform LinkedIn searches by radius. With regards to your industry, choose the industry that describes your speciality best.
✅ Contact info
Your email address, telephone number and physical address are only visible to your direct connections. By entering these details, you make it easier for your connections to contact you.
Your Twitter ID, websites and public profile URL are visible to all members on LinkedIn.
✅ LinkedIn Summary
The summary section is your opportunity to introduce yourself. It should expand on your headline and give an indication of your experience, interests and strengths. Try and make this sufficiently engaging and personable for the reader to want to continue viewing your profile.
✅ Skills
As a minimum, you should have up to five skills listed. This section allows you to add up to 50 skills and is an opportunity for you to add important keywords that will appear in LinkedIn searches.
Add all relevant skills and ask people in your network to endorse you.
✅ Experience
As in a CV, list your current and previous work positions. Many people only add in their job title for each role but you should also add in a few bullet points of your main tasks, achievements and other important information for each job position you have held.
✅ Picture
This should be either a professional photo or a high-quality image.
Once you have updated your LinkedIn profile, you should do the following:
1️⃣ Upgrade to a free month trial of LinkedIn Premium to make it easier to message recruiters.
2️⃣ Search and connect with recruiters on LinkedIn and introduce yourself. Once you are connected, you can view the recruiters contact details, which is useful for sending open applications.
3️⃣ Add hiring managers on LinkedIn for jobs you are applying for. View their profile so they will in turn review yours.
4️⃣ Contact people on LinkedIn who are doing the same job that you are applying for to ask for tips for the application/interview or to be referred for a position.
5️⃣ Once you have added a number of Berlin recruiters and contacts, make a post on your LinkedIn feed stating that you are in Berlin and that you are searching for a job – include a brief description of your work experience and that you are available for an immediate start. This will prompt recruiters to look at your page.
6️⃣ Use the LinkedIn job search function and set up job alerts.
7️⃣ Search a job title and set the location to “Berlin”. This will bring up other people working in Berlin in a similar job function so you can get an idea of what companies they work for.
You may also want to make a Xing profile (German equivalent to LinkedIn) and use the job search function. There are not as many English-speaking jobs as on LinkedIn but it may still be worth checking out.
Interview tips for jobs in Berlin
👔 Once you have combined a strong CV and cover letter with an optimised LinkedIn profile, the next step is naturally to apply for jobs and attend interviews. If you are confident and prepared, interviews are the perfect platform to show your skills and consolidate your position as the no.1 person for a job. While if you lack confidence or are disorganised, interviews can quickly become a nightmare scenario.
To help guide you through the pitfalls of a job interview in Germany, we have put together a few tips for your to follow:
✅ Be on time. This goes without saying, but be punctual. Germans place a lot of importance on punctuality and you will effectively be written off if you cannot make it on time.
✅ Dress appropriately. A lot of offices in Berlin are quite casual when it comes to work clothing and very few require you to wear a suit. Turning up to an interview in your favourite three-piece may be disadvantageous if the interviewers do not think you will be the ‘right fit for the company culture’.
To be safe, we recommend a collared shirt and smart trousers for men and smart casual workwear for women.
✅ Research fully. This is undoubtedly the most important aspect of interviews for jobs in Berlin. It is essential that you can demonstrate your interest in and knowledge of the role and industry that you will be working in. For business jobs, make sure you know what projects the company is working on, where they are positioned in the market, how they have been performing, etc.
Glean everything you can from company websites, social media pages, press releases, financial reports, etc. Having a comprehensive knowledge of a company is the easiest way to stand out as all the other candidates being interviewed will likely have very similar skills and abilities to yourself.
✅ Prepare for competency questions. At least part of the interview will likely involve you answering competency questions about yourself. These questions can fluster candidates who are expecting only to talk about the company, role and industry. Here are some examples of typical competency questions:
What has been your biggest workplace challenge and how did you overcome it?
What are your strengths and weaknesses?
Give us an example of a time you failed and explain how you could have acted differently?
How would you describe yourself?
Competency questions are purposefully awkward so think of different scenarios that you can use for multiple different questions. The interviewers are generally looking at your ability to act under pressure and whether you can piece together a coherent answer.
✅ Show curiosity and ask questions. At the end of your interview, be sure to ask questions that demonstrate your curiosity in the company:
What markets are the company aiming to expand into in the near future?
What projects are you most excited about for the coming year?
Why do you like working at the company?
What is the company culture like?
Remember, you are also interviewing them to see if you would like to work there.
✅ Prepare for a slow application process. The application process for jobs in Berlin is generally pretty slow. Do not be surprised if the time taken between an initial phone interview and a job offer is 4 to 6 weeks.
Working conditions for jobs in Berlin
🎉 If your application and interview process is successful, you will then receive a job offer (hooray!). At this point, it is important to review the working conditions to check that they are fair before signing a contract. As a minimum, your working conditions in Berlin should adhere to the following:
1️⃣ Minimum wage
As of 01.01.2020, the minimum wage in Germany is €9.35 per hour.
2️⃣ Annual leave
You are entitled to a minimum of 24 days of paid holiday per year + public holidays. You have the right to this entitlement after 6 months of work. If are employed for less than 6 months, your holiday entitlement is pro-rated.
If you leave a job and you have not used up all your annual leave, your employer must pay you for the remaining holiday entitlement.
3️⃣ Issuing of employment contract
Your employer must provide you with an employment contract within 1 month of starting work. As a minimum, your German work contract should include:
Your name and address as well as the name and address of your employer.
Your employment start date and the contract length.
A job description of your tasks and responsibilities.
Your gross salary and how your salary is made up (e.g. basic pay, commission, bonuses).
Your working hours.
Your annual holiday entitlement.
Details for how and when the employment contract can be terminated.
4️⃣ Probation period
A probationary period is effectively a trial period in which it is easy for an employer to terminate your employment if they do not deem you suitable for a position.
For standard employment in Germany, there is no limit to the length of the probation period although this should not exceed 9 months.
5️⃣ Notice period
Employers are generally required to give at least 4 weeks’ notice. This must be calculated to the 15th of the month or to the end of the month. It is common for employment contracts in Germany to have a 3-month notice period.
6️⃣ Sick leave
So long as you have been employed for at least 4 weeks, you are entitled to up to 6 weeks of paid sick leave. You must present your employer with a medical certificate on the 4th calendar day of being unwell.
7️⃣ Working hours
The maximum number of hours you are permitted to work each day is 8 hours. This can be extended to 10 hours if you do not exceed an average of 8 hours a day over a 6-month period.
Work is not permitted on public holidays or Sundays.
8️⃣ Salary and pay
Salaries are generally paid monthly at the end of the calendar month.
Documents required to start a job in Berlin
Once you have landed a job in Berlin and signed your employment contract, there are a number of important documents you need to get hold of in order to be fully on-boarded with your new employer. These documents are fully detailed in our Starting a Job in Berlin guide.
You can start working without some of the following documents, but your employer will definitely need them before your first payroll in order to be able to pay you:
✅ German Tax ID (Steueridentifikationsnummer)
Your German tax ID determines which tax class you should be in. To receive it, you must first officially register at an address in Berlin, a process that is known as Anmeldung.
Once you complete your Anmeldung, your tax ID (Steueridentifikationsnummer) is automatically generated and posted to your address after approximately 2–4 weeks.
Without your tax ID, you will be taxed at a much higher rate until you can provide your employer with your tax ID.
🏠 If you need to complete your Anmeldung quickly but do not have an address in Berlin yet, then you may be interested in booking a furnished apartment with Smartments. Smartments provide well-located, studio accommodation and offer Anmeldung so long as you book for at least 14 nights. By opting for Smartments, you can get registered within days of arriving in Berlin.
✅ German Health Insurance Membership Certificate (Mitgliedsbescheinigung)
It is mandatory to sign up for German health insurance if working in Germany. If working in regular employment, your employer will need the details of your German health insurance prior to your employment start date. For German health insurance, our favourite provider is TK insurance, which can be signed up for via this link. For further details of why TK insurance is a good choice, see here.
For further details of the health insurance system in Germany and how to sign up with a suitable German health insurance provider, see our Health Insurance guide.
✅ German Social Insurance Certificate (Sozialversicherungsausweis)
If working in regular employment in Germany, you will also be subject to social security contributions. Your social insurance certificate can be requested from and ordered by your German health insurance provider (see point 2 above). If you sign up for TK public health insurance, then you can generally receive your German social security number from them in 24–48 hours.
Your employer will need to know your social security number prior to your first payroll in order to be able to process your salary correctly.
For further information about your Sozialversicherungsausweis and how to get hold of your German social insurance number, see here.
✅ German bank details
Many German employers will need you to have a German bank account in order to process your salary.
Our favourite German bank accounts for expats in Berlin are N26, Vivid and bunq, which can quickly be signed up for online.
Your employer will want your German bank account’s IBAN number and BIC code.
✅ Police check (Polizeiliches Führungszeugnis)
Some jobs in Germany require that you have a certificate of good conduct from the German authorities, especially if you plan to work as a teacher or with children.
In Berlin, you can apply for a police check at any Bürgeramt (town hall). You can schedule an appointment here.
✅ Red Card (Rote Karte)
The Red Card is a safety and sanitation certificate that you require if you are to work in hospitality (bars, restaurants, kitchens, etc.) in Germany.
If you wish to work in hospitality, you should arrange a Red Card as soon as possible as many places will not hire you without one.
To obtain a Red Card, you need to book an appointment at one of Berlin's Gesundheitsamt (health departments). In Berlin, these are located in Lichtenberg, Mitte, & Charlottenburg. You can book an appointment at one of the offices through this link.
For more detailed instructions, see our blog on how, where and when to apply for your Rote Karte in Berlin.
✅ Work Visa / EU Blue Card
If you are a non-EU/EEA citizen, your employer will likely want to check that you have successfully secured working permission for Germany. For this, you will have to have successfully applied for and been granted a work visa for Germany.
If you are yet to apply for a visa for Germany but have received a job offer, see the section below on applying for visas to start a job in Germany.
Obtaining an Employment Visa/EU Blue Card for a job in Germany
👔 If you are non-EU/EEA citizen, you are not automatically granted access to the German labour market. In fact, you must first successfully apply for a suitable work visa before you can start working in Germany.
We have put together a number of visa guides to help you explore your options:
👍 Applying for a German Work Visa at the immigration office in Berlin
👍 Applying for a German Work Visa at a German embassy or consulate
👍 Applying for an EU Blue Card at the immigration office in Berlin
👍 Applying for an EU Blue Card at a German embassy or consulate
👍 Applying for a Working Holiday Visa at the immigration office in Berlin
👍 Applying for a Working Holiday Visa at a German embassy or consulate
Note: if you are an EU/EEA citizen, you do not require a visa to work in Germany. Your EU citizenship gives you full working permission to work in Germany from the moment you arrive in Germany.
Salary expectations for jobs in Berlin
💰 Although naturally dependent on the role, company, industry and level of seniority, it can still be very tricky to determine your salary expectations for different roles in Germany.
Recruiters/hiring managers may deem you unsuitable for a role if your salary expectations are not aligned with what the company is willing to pay for the role. This may lead to your application being rejected even if you would have been willing to take a lower salary.
As you will likely never have worked in Berlin before, it is much safer to ask for some indication of the salary range than simply guessing a number. Most recruiters should be able to give you a ballpark figure, which you can use to adjust your salary expectations if necessary.
If you are wanting to give a salary expectation, then this website provides a useful indication of what similar roles are paying in Berlin.
❗ Note: Berlin is a comparatively cheap city compared to many other European cities, e.g. London, Paris, Amsterdam, etc. The salaries generally reflect this and should be accounted for when considering salary expectations. In addition, startup companies often have lower salary budgets – this should also be factored in when applying to startups.
Cafes, Libraries & Co-Working Spaces
💻 Applying for jobs in Berlin can be a very tedious process. And the monotony of sitting in a bedroom or living room applying for job after job can be demotivating at times.
Fortunately, Berlin is home to a large number of fantastic libraries, cafes and co-working spaces to keep you inspired as you search for a job.
Libraries
If you are looking for somewhere free to apply for jobs, here is a list of libraries in Berlin with public WiFi access. We recommend the Berliner Stadtbibliothek or the American Memorial Library, which all have free, fast public WiFi.
Cafes
Below, we have listed laptop-friendly cafes with lots of charging points, which we think are great locations for starting your job search.
Cafe Hermann Eicke - Prenzlauer Berg
Cafe Rhino - Prenzlauer Berg
St Oberholz - Mitte
Hallesches Haus - Kreuzberg
Betahaus Cafe - Kreuzberg
Coworking spaces in Berlin
The co-working spaces listed below offer a free co-working day. Take advantage of free trial days at co-working spaces to spend the day there applying for jobs. This also gives you a chance to explore different parts of the city.
You may even want to sign up for a co-working space for a month to have a dedicated place to go each day.
Office Club - Prenzlauer Berg
WeWork - Mitte
Betahaus - Kreuzberg & Neukölln
✅ We hope this guide will help you land a job in Berlin! If you would like further info about relocating to Berlin, check out our homepage and free relocation resources.