We Help People Move to Germany and Find Work
The Berlin Life makes moving to Germany and finding work easier, with honest guides, coaching, and a real community.
Hi, I’m Cheryl.
A Canadian in Berlin since 2011, I’ve moved here not once, but twice. During my time in Berlin, I’ve worked as both a freelancer and a permanent employee for some of Berlin’s best-known tech companies. I found new jobs during both the pandemic and the 2023 tech layoffs.
My day jobs have taken me from hiring manager, where I conducted hundreds of interviews, to team coach, helping teams and individuals work better and find happiness in their careers. All the while, I’ve also been a travel writer, with photos published in gestalten’s Do You Read Me? and my work featured in publications like Condé Nast Traveler and Atlas Obscura. That writing life eventually became The Berlin Life: 60+ guides about working and living in Germany, a weekly newsletter and podcast, one-on-one career coaching, speaking at companies and hosting community events, and even LinkUsUp, a networking app for professionals in Germany.
The combination of my personal and professional experience means I know exactly what it takes to move to Germany and find work, and I can help you do the same.
How We Can Help
Browse Our German Life Guides
60+ free guides on living and working in Germany, from moving and restaurants to who’s hiring and who’s just been funded.
Every week: who’s hiring, immigration and job-market news in plain English, and career advice from both sides of the hiring table.
Level Up With Career Coaching
One-on-one guidance to sharpen your job applications and interview skills, from a coach who’s reviewed thousands of real applications.
Get a CV & Cover Letter Review
A focused, affordable check on your CV or cover letter, reviewed by someone who’s read thousands of real applications and knows what German employers look for.
Join Our Events
Monthly community mixers and women/FLINTA-friendly networking events, where you actually talk to people instead of collecting LinkedIn connections.
Network With LinkUsUp
Skip LinkedIn! Connect with other professionals in Germany, whether you live here or are planning your move.
Check Our Partner Offerings
Exclusive deals on the products and services that help you settle in and save money in Germany, only ones we’d genuinely recommend.
Listen to Our Podcast
Bite-sized episodes on living and working in Germany. New episodes to listen to anytime.
Popular Germany Life Guides
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If you’re feeling lonely and are seeking to forge deeper connections with like-minded people, follow our tips to make friends in Berlin.
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Sometimes, we get rave reviews and love from our community. 💛
I just found The Berlin Life today and browsed the full list of companies hiring in Berlin. 😊🙏 You’re doing such amazing work! I found 10 relevant and very interesting roles to apply to! 😇 Helped a LOT.
– Pipsa
Thank you for all the great tips I have picked from reading through your blogs. I am German with a remigration background, so in some cases, I am learning just like a first-timer in Germany, which is why I appreciate your views, tips, and links.
– Tari
I enjoyed reading your blog and especially liked the fact you are not trying to make things look better than they really are.
– Dor
I just wanted to say how much I appreciate the content you share. I really resonate with the values you bring into your work and how thorough you are. I really value professionals who recognize when something isn’t their core focus and point people in the right direction instead of just taking on everything themselves. That’s exactly what you did, and it speaks volumes.
– Inessa
Another great post, Cheryl! I’ve gone down rabbit holes over the years reading everything I could about living and working in Berlin. This is one of the best articles I’ve come across addressing key issues people and resources fail to mention when giving advice about how to make it here.
– Tolu
Thank you for The Berlin Life/LinkedIn Connections. I just moved to Berlin, looking to build community, find connections, and find work. So coming across The Berlin Life was a gem.
– Candace
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