Guides
Notes on German applications
Practical articles for skilled migrants preparing CVs, cover letters, document bundles, and interviews in Germany.
How long should a German Lebenslauf be?
German recruiters rarely want a multi-page narrative. Here is how skilled migrants can decide what belongs on page one.
Writing an Anschreiben when you lack German work history
Missing local references is common. The letter still needs to show how your prior work maps to the vacancy.
Which documents belong in a German job application bundle?
CV and letter are only the start. Certificate order and naming can decide whether HR opens the file at all.
Interview questions skilled migrants hear in Germany
Motivation, start date, and recognition status appear again and again. Prepare answers that stay factual without apologising for your path.