THE FASTEST GROWING JOBS IN BERLIN
What’s on this week?
A new podcast episode about German CV photos. We ask, “What makes you feel ‘integrated’ in Germany?” The fastest growing jobs in Berlin. Wild political developments and steadfast protests. 💪
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Personal News & Musings
🫣 Sometimes, I’ll overshare and/or rant a bit.
The second episode of our podcast is now live.
Unfortunately, the sound quality is not so spectacular. I’m still learning; expect improvements in future episodes.
The podcast is also now available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
Last week, I mentioned not sending out emails for new podcast episodes. I changed my mind as not sending notifications dramatically decreases reach. As such, you may get 1-2 additional emails per week. I hope you’ll continue to stick with us. 🫶
Community News
🤝 News from our community.
⭐ Our last poll asked: How do you stay updated on job openings in Germany? 65% of respondents said they rely on job alert emails.
⭐ Take part in this week’s poll: What makes you feel most “integrated” in Germany?
⭐ This week’s featured Berlin Life guides: A Roundup Of Professional Career Coaches In Germany and FAQ: Unsolicited (or Cold) Applications In Germany.
⭐ ICYMI: Last week’s newsletter, Announcing Our New Podcast About Living & Working in Germany. For past editions, browse our archives.
⭐ Our events: Our next women’s networking dinner is on Feb 19 – sign-up. You can also subscribe to our events calendar.
⭐ Upcoming 2025 conferences/industry events:
🌟 Berlin Design Week – showcases innovative, sustainable design solutions through exhibitions and workshops.
🌟 Hatch Conference – explores UX and design through workshops, keynotes, and sessions.
🌟 MANIFEST:IO – a Berlin symposium on new media and electronic art.
⭐ Make the world a better place:
🌟 Tupokademie: A digital community academy founded by Tupoka Ogette, aiming to promote anti-racist thinking and living. Members receive weekly exclusive content, connect with like-minded individuals, and deepen their critical engagement with racism through various resources and discussions. Subscribe to their newsletter.
🌟 More than 700 Wayfair employees recently lost their jobs. Do them a favor, and if your company is hiring, share this list with your HR team. Even better, look at the list, and if you know of related open jobs, get in touch with individuals directly. Referrals are often weighted more highly than cold job applications. 🧑🤝🧑
⭐ Expand your job search: A recommendation from one of our lovely community members.
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Food For Thought
💡 Interesting articles about the world of work and other random things.
⭐ A deeply insightful article (auf Deutch) about harnessing feminist empowerment and rhetoric to effect social change.
⭐ “Snoob,” the perfect word to describe awkward silences, is something we should all strive to embrace.
⭐ Why your job will never be your last job.
⭐ Talent Berlin highlights their job picks of the month.
⭐ LinkedIn shares the top 25 fastest-growing jobs in Germany (also in German) and the fastest-growing jobs in European capitals, including Berlin.
⭐ Norway is set to become the first country to fully transition to EVs.
Companies Hiring
🇩🇪 Companies in Germany hiring right now.
⭐ atmosfair – Berlin | Jobs (15 openings)
⭐ Contro – Berlin & remote | Jobs (2 openings)
⭐ Flix – Various German locations | Jobs (80 openings)
⭐ forward earth – Berlin | Jobs (6 openings)
⭐ Lease a Bike – Cloppenberg | Jobs (7 openings)
⭐ WorkGenius – Hamburg | Jobs (1 opening)
🇩🇪 German startups that recently raised new funding also have vacancies.
⭐ Feld Energy – Undisclosed | Munich | Jobs (4 openings)
⭐ INERATEC – €70 M | Karlsruhe | Jobs (27 openings)
⭐ Menlo79 – €2.1 M | Berlin | Jobs (5 openings)
⭐ Nala – €3.8 M | Berlin | Jobs (1 opening)
⭐ Oceanloop – €35 M | Munich | Jobs (4 openings)
⭐ Ocell – €10 M | Munich | Jobs (6 openings)
⭐ Variolytics – Undisclosed | Stuttgart | Jobs (6 openings)
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General News
⭐ Changes to expect in Germany this month include the election, the kickoff of Carnival, and more.
⭐ The German police union has proposed a 30 km/hour speed limit throughout Berlin.
⭐ No shit Sherlock. Most of Berlin’s holiday flats are illegal.
Politics & Economy
⭐ The CDU broke their so-called firewall this week, siding with the AfD to pass an immigration bill. DW explains the firewall in detail.
⭐ Thousands across the country protested the result. Former Chancellor Angela Merkel also condemned the CDU.
⭐ An Auschwitz survivor wonders whether Germans recall their history. It doesn’t help when He Who Shall Not Be Named downplays the country’s history.
⭐ A deep dive into how the various political parties plan to fix the economy and create jobs (paywalled). Advice about what the next government can do and maybe even stage an unexpected recovery.
Immigration & Labor Market
⭐ Germany’s unemployment rate is at its highest in a decade.
⭐ No matter how much the CDU and AfD bemoan immigration, foreign talents are needed to avoid economic stagnation and/or collapse.
⭐ Germany offers maternity leave for women who suffer miscarriages.
⭐ This week’s failed CDU/AfD collaboration offers a glimpse into what that may mean for dual citizenship (paywalled).
Fun, Interesting, and/or Useful
⭐ Dry January is becoming more popular in Deutschland.
⭐ A guide to Berlin’s best events in February and how to get around the city on a budget.
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Cheryl Howard, Founder @ The Berlin Life
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.