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Job Seeker Visa: 5 steps to follow to achieve your dream job in Germany

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You took a big decision to move to Germany and start working here. Follow these 5 steps to get your dream job with the Job Seeker Visa.

Before that I would suggest going through the post Job Seeker Visa Explained

Step 1: Apply Job Seeker Visa

  • Book a Visa appointment based on your location
  • Prepare the documents
  • Get the approval for visa
  • Fly to Germany

Step 2: Create the perfect resume

Recruiters get hundreds of resumes. If your resume does not grab their attention in the first few seconds, it will be thrown in the trash heap.

Recruiters eliminate resumes not only on content but also on how they look. If they are poorly formatted, too short, or really ugly, content almost doesn’t matter.

Most of the German employers are happy with Euro pass CV. You can create one here.

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Step 3: Applying to jobs

Finding a job is never easy and especially without effort and proper process it is challenging to land a job. Follow the process, prepare the perfect CV, and cover letter.

Here is the list of some portals to apply as soon as you hold the Job Seeker Visa

  • stepstone.de
  • indeed.de
  • meinstadt.de
  • LinkedIn
  • StackOverflow
  • honeypot.io

Step 4: Crack the Interview

Cracking the interview is never easy if you don’t follow proper guidelines. Here are some tips that may help you

  1. Always be confident
  2. Dress well
  3. Don’t fake anything as German employers believe in trust
  4. Trust yourself
  5. Arrive early, Don’t be late.
  6. Research about the company

Step 5: Applying for Work Permit/Blue Card

The last step to get the work permit/Blue Card. The Job Seeker Visa’s purpose is only to give you enough time to find a job in Germany, not exceeding 6 months. You can’t work with the Job Seeker Visa and you need to convert to a Work Permit before starting your career in Germany.

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Job Seeker Visa

Germany has option to apply Job Seeker Visa which will be explained in this post with eligibility criteria

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Germany also called Deutschland is one of the most powerful countries in the world. It is the most beautiful country with central and southern regions have forested hills and mountains cut through by the Danube, Main, and Rhine river valleys.

A strong economy, clean environment, freedom and equality, peace

Germany is also one of the countries that are seeking highly qualified employees to work in well-paid positions and encourages all young and skilled people to come to visit and look for places to work. So if you have decided that you would like to work there, the first thing you need to do is get a Germany job seeker visa.

Job Seeker Visa:

The Germany job seeker visa is a type of long-term visa which entitles you to stay in Germany for up to 6 months and search for a job. You have a good opportunity to search for the job within six months. Please note that you can’t work with Job Seeker Visa. Once you get the job, you need to convert this Visa to Work Permit which we called here Blue Card

However, not everyone is eligible for this type of visa, and to be granted one, you need to meet certain criteria.

Eligibility criteria for Job Seeker Visa:

  1. You should be at least 18 years old
  2. Should hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from a German university or other equivalent foreign degrees.
  3. You should have a minimum of 5 years of work experience to be eligible for the Germany job seeker visa. However, a lot of people found jobs with experience of 2 years.
  4. Travel insurance for the entire stay in Germany
  5. Should provide the proof that you can cover your expenses for the 6 months duration of your stay in Germany.

If you have chosen to come Germany, prepare the list of documents and apply Job Seeker Visa

Job Seeker Visa fees:

Visa fees (€75) confirmation (mostly Demand Draft, check the website of your country). In some locations, cash is also accepted. While taking Demand Draft, please check the name that is matching the name of consulate

FAQ:

Can I work part-time with Job Seeker Visa?

No, you are not allowed to work part-time and it’s strictly for job search and you need to convert to work permit once you get the job

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3 Tips to follow after your Job Seeker Visa is approved

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Once your Job Seeker Visa is approved and you are ready to travel to Germany, you may find yourself stressed out or confused with questions like how and when to apply for jobs and when to schedule your travel. This post aims to answer those questions and address any concerns you may have and gives an idea of how to plan and land successful interviews after or before you arrive in Germany.

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When to travel once your Job Seeker Visa is approved?

You can travel immediately or after a few weeks depending on your convenience. Once your Job Seeker Visa interview is complete, you will get an email from the consulate requiring you to bring your Passport, Health Insurance, and travel tickets.

If you cannot finalize your travel date just yet, you can always present a booked Flight Itinerary and/or Flight Reservation from companies like yatra or similar services and hold the tickets without paying for the full cost of the Flight Ticket.

How to apply for jobs?

By now you should already have a well-written Resume to show for. As an additional step, if you haven’t done it already, update the address in your resume to that of the place where you plan to reside in Germany. A candidate with an address in Germany is much likely to be prioritized over a candidate outside the country. The contact number however can be from whichever country you’re coming from (almost all the companies offer you to choose between Skype and a phone call and you can choose the former). Also, mention the Job Seeker Visa details (validity) so that employers have an idea about your visa

Once your resume is tweaked in this way, you can start applying in sites like stepstone.de, Linkedin, Xing, meinstadt.de, indeed.de. etc. Set Job alerts for your role so that you get notified instead of digging the entire job lists.

Some companies post job descriptions in German and might still be interested in accepting candidates who do not speak German. So translate such matching roles and apply them to them anyway to increase your chances.

When to apply for jobs?

You can apply from your country following the steps above as soon as your Job Seeker Visa is approved. As mentioned earlier, just change your address and you will get the interview calls.

Note: If you do get any interview calls, do not try to lie about your current location. If they expect you to attend a face to face interview and it is not possible for you to be in Germany by then, simply inform them that you’re currently not in Germany and will arrive there by a specified time.

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