Get your Dream Job in Germany! Course from HR professional

Name: Get your Dream Job in Germany! Course from HR professional
Rating: 4.7 (68 reviews)

Learn how to write the perfect application and to convince in the job interview. With examples in English and German.

Created byJulia Barden

Last updated 1/2026

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What you'll learn

You will learn everything you need to know in order to get the job of your dreams in Germany!
Learn how to write the perfect cover letter and résumé according to German standards
Prepare yourself for job interviews, so you can present yourself with confidence
Master job interviews in person and via video call
From German psychologist with HR experience in major German companies like Commerzbank and Deutsche Bahn

Course content

12 sections • 70 lectures • 2h 38m total length

Course content4:11
Learn to craft a targeted cover letter and resume for the German market, prepare for interviews, analyze job ads, and negotiate salary with practical exercises.

Please introduce yourself.1:35
Example answer English4:23
Leads an international software development team of 30 in medical technology, combining software know-how with business focus to drive projects from analysis to release and boost efficiency.
Beispielantwort Deutsch4:09
Explore how to drive corporate development, finance, and marketing while leading software teams to deliver innovative software products in a european context.
What qualifications do you have for the position?1:33
Example answer English2:14
Beispielantwort Deutsch2:05
Learn MBA-driven business insights, marketing perspectives, and innovative software embedded scene techniques from an informatic studio, guiding candidates toward successful outcomes and career opportunities in Germany.
Why did you apply for the position?0:54
Example answer English1:29
Beispielantwort Deutsch1:19
Questions regarding your CV2:27
Example answer English1:24
Combining computer science and programming passion with business administration studies, Portuguese language skills, and a semester in Brazil, boosting work with Brazilian customers and fostering international career growth.
Example answer English0:43
Weigh internal options with my current employer before applying externally, given Meeteetse's small size and limited divisional manager openings, then pursue external opportunities.
Beispielantwort Deutsch1:17
Explore how language and identity surface in a German job context, including references to Portuguese and English, and the interplay of altruism and depression.
Beispielantwort Deutsch0:39
Practice a German example answer for job interviews, including greetings and handshakes, as you prepare to pursue your dream job in Germany.
What are your strengths and weaknesses?2:54
Highlight relevant strengths with soft skills from the job description, and illustrate with concrete professional-life examples such as creative advertising campaigns, while presenting forgivable weaknesses and how you improve.
Example answer English2:16
Showcase strong communication and presentation skills, inspiring stakeholders with software solutions and open dialogue for feedback, while highlighting entrepreneurial thinking, profitability, and cost savings through automation and digitalisation.
Beispielantwort Deutsch2:13
Develop a Beispielantwort Deutsch to communicate effectively in German job contexts. Analyze dialogue, feedback tones, and digital-age interview strategies to prepare for a dream job in Germany.
Example answer English1:32
Beispielantwort Deutsch1:25
How do you deal with criticism?1:19
Learn to deal with criticism constructively, view feedback as opportunity to develop, and avoid taking it personally. Demonstrate giving constructive feedback and seeking feedback after completing projects to improve.
Example answer English0:55
Proactively seek and give constructive feedback to fuel personal growth and project improvement. Embrace criticism as a valuable opportunity to develop and advance toward your dream job in Germany.
Beispielantwort Deutsch0:50
Explore how systemic failures and feedback loops influence government advice in telcoms contexts, with consultive insights and considerations of handling employee-related issues.
Technical questions or estimation questions.1:59
Example answer English0:40
Explore artificial intelligence as the optimization of intelligent behavior, where machines imitate human decisions, and examine block chain as a forgery-proof database for Bitcoin transactions.
Beispielantwort Deutsch0:42
How do you deal with difficult situations in your professional life?1:16
Example answer English1:52
Beispielantwort Deutsch1:58
Tell us about a situation in which you made a mistake in your professional life0:52
Example answer English0:59
Beispielantwort Deutsch0:50
What is your greatest achievement in your professional life so far?0:34
Example answer English0:31
Beispielantwort Deutsch0:32
Discover how a tireless software team drives innovative product features to bring the product to market on time, highlighting design decisions and collaboration.
How would you describe your own work style?0:56
Example answer English2:19
Beispielantwort Deutsch2:12
Where do you see yourself in five years?1:15
Example answer English0:59
Beispielantwort Deutsch0:56
Do you have any questions for us?2:23
Example answer English0:44
Explore real-world responsibilities and current projects to give a detailed view of your areas of activity, and learn steps in the application process, including meeting future colleagues and feedback timelines.
Beispielantwort Deutsch0:41
Exercise 4: Prepare for your job interview.2:31

Requirements

There is no preexisting knowledge required

Description

This video course offers you all the tools you need to convince HR managers and executives in the application process in order for you to get the job of your dreams in Germany! You will learn how to write the perfect cover letter and résumé, how German job interviews work and how you can ideally answer the most commonly asked questions.

My name is Julia Barden, I am a psychologist and I've worked in the human resources department of German companies such as Commerzbank and Deutsche Bahn, so I know what HR managers and executives look for in candidates and how to convince them. Besides the theory you will find examples of cover letters and CVs both in English and German and also examples for great answers in the job interview in English and German. There will also be exercises for you to apply your knowledge.

Now, let’s take a more detailed look at what the course content:

First of all, we will cover the job search and the best way to look for jobs in Germany.

Then, you will then learn how to analyze job advertisements so that you can write the cover letter and résumé appropriately and prepare for the job interview. As a practical example, we analyze a job advertisement and in the practical exercise you will find and analyze three job advertisements that are of interest to you.

The next chapter is about the cover letter. You will learn how to write a cover letter that is perfectly adapted to the position, which structure you should follow and how to convincingly present your skills and motivation for the position. As a practical example, you will find a cover letter based on the sample job advertisement, both in English and in German. As an exercise, you will write three cover letters for the positions that you have selected.

In the next chapter you will learn how to write the résumé. We will go over the structure of the résumé and all sections in detail. Additionally, as an example you will find a resume both in English and German that fits the job description. The practical exercise will be to adjust your resume to the German standard with the help of the tools you have learned.

The next topic is the job interview in Germany and how you can best prepare for it. You will learn how job interviews in Germany are structured – both in person and via video call and which questions are common and how you can answer them convincingly. Additionally, I will give example answers to each of the common questions, both in English and German. In the practical exercise you will prepare for your job interview based on what you have learned.

Finally, we will come to the topic of salary, in particular on how you can determine your salary expectations and I will also give you strategies for the salary negotiation.

So, enroll in the video course now and get ready to get your dream job in Germany!

Who this course is for:

Internationals who want to get a great job in Germany

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Course content

Introduction1 lecture • 4min

Job search1 lecture • 8min

Analysis of the job advertisement3 lectures • 7min

Cover letter3 lectures • 12min

CV5 lectures • 20min

Career Networks1 lecture • 2min

Preparation for the job interview3 lectures • 5min

How job interviews in Germany work2 lectures • 5min

The job interview: typical questions and how to answer them44 lectures • 1hr 7min

After the Job Interview1 lecture • 2min

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