Career Services for International Professionals in Germany
All services described on this page are available in both British English and German. If you prefer to work in German, just say so when you book.
Honest Career Support for International Professionals in Germany
Most international professionals in Germany do not fail because they are not qualified. They fail because nobody tells them what German recruiters expect — from CV format to tone to what an ATS filters out before a human ever sees the application.
I am not a recruiter. I work as a bridge between international candidates and German employers, and I write about exactly these patterns in my LinkedIn newsletter, Inside the German Job Market — worth a read before you decide what you need here.
This page is simple: three services for three different questions. No packages, no upsells, no vague promises. You pick the service that matches your current situation, we do one clear job, and you know what it costs upfront.
If you are still deciding whether Germany is right for you, or you want a complete plan for roles, positioning, applications, and lifestyle, start with the Career Strategy Session.
If you are already applying and wonder why you get no interviews, start with the Career Clarity Call.
If you have one concrete job ad and need your documents to work for it, start with the CV & Application Audit.
Below you can see which service fits which situation.
Which service fits my situation?
If you are thinking about Germany, you are probably in one of these three situations:
- Still unsure whether a move to Germany makes sense at all.
- Already committed to trying Germany, but applications are not leading to interviews.
- Applying for a specific role in Germany and needing a CV and cover letter tailored to it.
Use the questions below to find the service that matches where you are right now.
Choose the Career Clarity Call if your main question is:
„Why are my applications in Germany not getting interviews, and what should I fix first?“
You are already applying to jobs in Germany. You do not need a full plan, you need one clear next step.
Choose the CV & Application Audit if your main question is:
„Does my CV and cover letter work for this specific German job ad, and what exactly must change?“
You have one concrete role in mind and want a detailed, written diagnosis of your documents.
Choose the Career Strategy Session if any of these apply:
- Still deciding whether moving to Germany is the right step.
- Wanting to compare Germany with the current country, both professionally and personally.
- Unsure which roles or seniority levels are realistic in Germany.
- Looking for a complete plan covering roles, positioning, applications, LinkedIn, and how German employers and recruiters think.
If your question is „Is Germany a realistic option for me at all, and what would it really mean for my career and life?“, that is the Career Strategy Session, not the Career Clarity Call.
Now that you know which situation fits you, here are the three services in detail.
Career Clarity Call – Application Bottleneck
For: Professionals who are already applying to jobs in Germany and wonder why they get no interviews.
Main question: „Why are my applications in Germany not getting interviews, and what should I fix first?“
What you get:
- A focused 20‑minute call.
- One clear bottleneck in your current approach (CV, positioning, targeting, or expectations).
- One concrete next step to test in your applications.
Not for:
- Deciding whether to move to Germany at all.
- Comparing Germany with other countries.
- Full career planning or lifestyle questions.
For those topics, see the Career Strategy Session.
Price and format:
- Price: 69 €
- Format: 20‑minute online call
CV & Application Audit – Written Diagnosis for One Role
For: Professionals who have one specific German job ad and want their documents to work for it.
Main question: „Does my CV and cover letter work for this specific German job ad, and what exactly must change?“
What you get:
- A detailed, written analysis of your CV and cover letter against one job ad.
- Clear notes on structure, content, wording, and fit with German expectations.
- Concrete suggestions on what to add, remove, or rephrase.
Nor for:
- General career orientation or „Is Germany right for me?“ questions.
- Multiple roles or a full career strategy.
For broader questions, see the Career Strategy Session.
Price and format:
- Price: 149 €
- Format: Written audit delivered within 3 business days
Career Strategy Session – Full Plan for Germany
For: Professionals who are still deciding whether Germany is right for them, or who want a complete, tailored strategy for the German job market.
Main questions:
- „Is Germany a realistic option for me, given my background and goals?“
- „Which roles and seniority levels should I target in Germany, and how do I position myself?“
- „How do career and lifestyle in Germany compare to my current situation?“
- „What is my complete plan: roles, positioning, applications, LinkedIn, and how to read German employers?“
What you get:
- Two 60‑minute online sessions.
- A clear view of your realistic options in Germany (roles, seniority, industries).
- A tailored positioning and story for the German market.
- A concrete application plan, including how to approach employers and use LinkedIn.
- Honest input on work, life, and integration in Germany, based on your situation.
This is the right choice if
you care about both career and lifestyle, and you want more than a quick fix or a single next step.
Price and format:
- Price: 890 €
- Format: 2 × 60‑minute online sessions
Past client feedback
„Bernd quickly identified the main reason my applications were not getting interviews and gave me one clear, practical change to test in my next applications. The 20 minutes were focused and useful, without vague career advice.“
Javier Alevar, Information Systems Engineer
„Bernd provided honest, realistic guidance on my potential career transition to Germany, helping me understand both the opportunities and the practical challenges of translating my experience into the German job market. His tailored advice on positioning, career paths, and concrete next steps, along with detailed follow-up notes, made the sessions exceptionally valuable and actionable.“
Lim Min Xian, Application Specialist
„What I liked in particular is Bernd’s very clear communication style and the practical examples he uses. It gives you a real, honest picture of how job search in Germany actually works.“
Katarina Durdenic, PhD, LL.M.
„A friendly, inspiring atmosphere combined with highly professional, detailed guidance. Bernd isn’t just a professional advisor — he’s genuinely motivating and gives you a real overview of how the German job market works.“
Evgeniia Sidorova, Architect
All services are also available in German
If you prefer to work in German, all three services — Career Clarity Call, CV & Application Audit, and Career Strategy Session — are offered in German as well. Just mention your language preference when you book.
Do you do recruiting?
No. I’m not a recruiter and I don’t place candidates. I work as a bridge between international professionals and German employers — helping you understand what’s expected, and how to present yourself so employers actually see your value. If you want an honest read on your actual chances, the Career Clarity Call is the right place to start.
Can you help me find a job?
Not directly. Finding a vacant position, or becoming visible enough that recruiters find you on LinkedIn, is your work. My part is helping you navigate the application process — what German employers actually expect, and how to avoid the mistakes that get qualified candidates filtered out. If you want a full plan covering positioning, applications and next steps, that’s what the Career Strategy Session is built for.
Can you rewrite my CV in German, ATS-friendly format?
I don’t write or rewrite CVs for clients. The CV & Application Audit gives you a written, detailed diagnosis of your existing CV and cover letter against German ATS logic and market conventions — what’s failing, and why — so you can fix it yourself. Start with the CV & Application Audit.
I am not sure if moving to Germany makes sense for me. Which service is right?
If your main question is whether Germany fits your career and lifestyle at all, or which roles and seniority levels are realistic for you, that is the Career Strategy Session.
The Career Clarity Call is for one narrower question: why your current applications in Germany are not getting interviews, and what to fix first. It assumes you have already decided to try Germany and are actively applying.