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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 community.
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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 a number of Berlin companies. I even managed to find a new job during the pandemic.
Over the years, I’ve 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 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.
MOVING TO BERLIN
WORKING IN BERLIN
LIVING IN BERLIN
EATING & DRINKING IN BERLIN
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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.
Thank you first of all for writing to every enquiry in such detail and with so much patience.
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.