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The Berlin Life is a community-minded hub of information and services that makes moving to Berlin and finding work easier.
We provide guides to life in Berlin, career coaching services, and connections to a wider community.
Hi, I’m Cheryl. My mission is to help you move to Berlin and find work.
A Canadian in Berlin for 10+ years, I have the unique experience of moving to Berlin – not once, but twice. During my time in Berlin, I’ve had five different visas and worked as both a freelancer and a permanent employee for numerous Berlin companies. I even managed to find a new job during the pandemic and again in 2023, during Germany’s recession and massive layoffs in tech.
My day job has involved work as a hiring manager, overseeing the recruitment of countless people, as well as a team coach helping teams and individuals work better and find happiness in their careers. Through my side projects, I’ve also shared my personal experiences by publishing a series of helpful blog posts, creating a thriving community of job seekers, and hosting events to help people find work in Berlin. In 2021, I decided to put my coaching and recruiting talents to use by creating The Berlin Life, bringing my existing content and community together in one spot.
The combination of my personal and professional experience means I know exactly what it takes to move to Berlin and find work.
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An honest and detailed guide with job-hunting tips from a local career coach advising you on how to find a job in Berlin in 2023.
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This is such a thorough and comprehensive article, as are your other articles. Thank you for sharing your helpful insights for those who are job hunting.
I stumbled upon your blog while searching for strategies to negotiate salaries in Germany. I must confess, it’s a treasure trove, and I’m sure it’s helped hundreds already! Please keep up the great work. I wish you and TBL the very best for the future.
Thank you first of all for writing to every enquiry in such detail and with so much patience.
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!
Can I just say, even though I live in Munich and am not looking for a job – I LOVE your newsletter. Anyone who is a German expat should sign up for it – a lot of value, humanity, and humor in there.
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.
I really like the content you write for The Berlin Life! It’s helping me a lot on my journey to get a job in Berlin.