Job Search in Germany: Your Ultimate Guide (from Cover Letters to Interviews) and some feminine witchy literature. Bonus: Exhibition in Halle

This episode is packed with everything you need to dominate your job search in Germany! We tackled crafting a killer cover letter in the previous episode, and now we're diving deep into the interview process.

Here's a quick recap of the cover letter episode:

• Write in the same language as the job posting (German if required).
• Aim for 250-400 words (1500-2500 characters).
• Include relevant keywords from the job description.
• Proofread and use resources like Grammarly or Hemingway Editor.
• Tailor your cover letter for each position.

Now, let's conquer those interviews!

• The Process:
  • Application screening (CV & cover letter)
  • Phone/video interview (initial screening)
  • In-person interview(s) (final stages)
• Tips for Each Stage:
  • Phone/Video Interview: Prepare in advance, test your tech, dress professionally, listen carefully, speak clearly.
  • In-Person Interview: Research company & interviewers, practice common questions (STAR method), ask thoughtful questions, show enthusiasm & confidence, dress appropriately, arrive early, greet with confidence, mindful body language, engage with the interviewer, express gratitude.
  • Behavioral Interviews: Provide specific examples from your past using STAR.
  • Case Studies/Work Samples: Showcase problem-solving & industry knowledge.
  • Final Interview: Discuss fit & salary, negotiate with confidence, ask about next steps, express gratitude (regardless of outcome).
    
    

Additional Information to find some additional help to tailor your Cover Letter and CV:

• La Red translates to "The Net" in Spanish. Local social group or gathering place specifically for Spansh-speaking listeners
• Xochicuatl Made by and for latin women
• WillkommensZentrum (Berlin) This is likely the Berlin Welcome Center, a great resource for tourists visiting Berlin.

Bonus! We also covered how to prepare for and follow up after interviews, including sending thank-you emails and following up politely.

Witches, Herbs, and Wild Experiments: A Spooky History

This podcast episode dives into the mysterious world of witches, herbs, and the infamous witch's ointments.

• We explore the historical belief that witches used these ointments to fly and experience magical realms.
• The episode delves into the history of these concoctions, referencing a recipe from the famed book "Magia Naturalis."
• We also get a glimpse into some dangerous 20th-century experiments attempting to recreate the effects of these ointments.

Definitely don't try making these at home!

Calling all history buffs and magic enthusiasts! There's a captivating exhibition waiting for you just a short train ride away from Berlin in the historic city of Halle.

Exhibition Alert: Bewitching Halle

• Exhibition Name: Verhext? – Magie im Mittelalter (Bewitched? – Magic in the Middle Ages)
• Location: Landesmuseum für Vorgeschichte Halle (State Museum of Prehistory Halle) Landesmuseum für Vorgeschichte Halle, Germany
• Dates: Open Tuesday to Sunday
• Hours: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
• Admission: €12 (Discounts available for students and groups)

Grab your coven, hop on a train with the Deutschland Ticket, and prepare to be transported to a world of wonder!