Job Application Help
“I need help with my CV and cover letter!”
Are you applying for jobs in Germany but not getting the responses you hoped for? Navigating the German job market as a foreigner can be challenging, but it all starts with a strong, market-ready CV and cover letter.
As a career coach with deep expertise in the German labor market, and as someone who has been through this journey myself, I understand exactly what hiring managers and recruiters are looking for. I’ll help you tailor your application to meet those expectations and make your qualifications stand out.
With my CV review and coaching service, you’ll not only get expert feedback on your current application but also learn the strategies and techniques to craft compelling documents that resonate with German employers. From format and structure to the right keywords and cultural nuances, I’ll guide you through it all—empowering you to succeed on your own in the future.
Let’s transform your CV and cover letter into tools that open doors in the German job market.
Get Yourself Some Job Application Help
When you purchase job application help, you’ll receive a workbook document that is forever yours to keep. It will include several pages of detailed feedback, including:
⭐ Design and formatting suggestions.
⭐ Advice about adjusting your CV and/or cover letter for the German market.
⭐ Tips for optimizing and customizating your CV and/or cover letter for each job application.
⭐ Insight into how to best position yourself for a job, with concrete suggestions about further expanding your skills, education, and experience.
⭐ Access to a Berlin Life authored CV and/or cover letter template that you can use for your future job applications.
This feedback will enable you to:
⭐ Write a CV and/or cover letter on your own (without the need for additional coaching help) by using our structured/repeatable methodologies.
⭐ Gain an understanding of the intricacies of the German labor market and what differs from applying for jobs in your home country.
⭐ Create a customized CV and/or cover letter that quickly convinces German employers of your value and has them inviting you to that first interview.
⭐ Know the secrets of how to present the best version of your professional self in not only job applications but your interviews as well.
Choose Your Package
Package 1: CV Review (€75.00)
Get feedback on one version of your current CV.
Package 2: Cover Letter Review (€75.00)
Get feedback on one version of your current cover letter.
Package 3: CV and Cover Letter Review (€140.00)
Save €10! Get feedback on one version of your current CV and cover letter.
How Job Application Help Packages Work
⭐ Make your purchase.
⭐ Once complete, you’ll receive an email with more information.
⭐ You’ll have one week to send me your job application documents.
⭐ I’ll review your documents and send my feedback within one week of receiving the information.
⭐ You’ll be sent a Google Doc link (your workbook).
⭐ If you have any clarifying questions, you can get in touch.
Why Work With Me
I’m a Canadian who’s lived in Berlin for more than a decade. During my time in Germany, I’ve had five different visas and worked as both a freelancer and a permanent employee for various companies. I’ve successfully navigated tough job markets and found a new job during the pandemic and the 2023 recession against the backdrop of massive tech layoffs. That said, I know exactly what it takes to find a job in Berlin.
I’ve worked as a hiring manager, helping to build up various tech teams. I know what German companies want from their candidates and have the seen common mistakes people make on their job applications. Most of all, I know people often don’t match the person portrayed on their CVs, as they’re usually way more amazing.
Let me help you create a job application that will get your results.
What People Are Saying About Me
Thank you for all your help. Your advice is truly valuable! I will keep trying and I am sure that sooner rather than later I will find the right job for me. Now that I have a strong CV and know how to write good cover letters, the situation will only improve.
Cheryl played a crucial role in refining and enhancing my CV. While my resume was satisfactory, Cheryl’s expertise and strategic insights brought significant improvements. Her ability to view my professional history objectively allowed for precise adjustments and optimizations that I wouldn’t have identified on my own. I highly recommend Cheryl to anyone seeking to tailor their CV for the German market. With her assistance, I am confident that my job search will yield better results.
Thank you Cheryl for in-depth analysis, valuable insights and direct suggestions for updating my CV, this is exactly what I was looking for. Everything is clear and to the point. I’m glad I have reached out, as it saved me a lot of time on researching the topic. Thank you!
Career Boost Germany
The Berlin Life is pleased to announce the pending launch of Career Boost Germany, an online learning portal where you can enroll in flexible and affordable mini-courses to learn about how to find work in Germany.
Tailored specifically for the English-speaking German job market, acquire the essential techniques to create job applications that will get you noticed by German employers. Master strategies to ace German job interviews, negotiate a generous employment offer, and more. 👀 Get a sneak peek.
ℹ️ Commonly Asked Auestions About Our Services
1) Do packages for job application help include coaching services?
No, they do not. See our Career Coaching page for more details. 😊
2) What payment methods do you accept?
At the moment, I only accept credit card payments. If you don’t have a credit card, email me, and we’ll work out.
3) Do you offer refunds?
No, all sales are final. If you have questions about these services and want to talk before booking, shoot me an email.
4) Do you offer discounts for job application help?
No. As this is already a budget-friendly option in lieu of a coaching session, prices are as stated.
5) What happens if I don't send you the needed information within one week after purchase?
If you don’t send me the information in a week, the opportunity to benefit from this service will close. You won’t receive feedback on your job application and you won’t be eligible for a refund.
6) If I revise my CV or cover letter based on your feedback, will you review it once more?
No. The service includes one-time feedback. If you want further assistance, you’ll need to purchase another job application help package.
7) Do you offer services in German?
Until I can better my language skills and/or hire support staff, services are provided in English only at the moment.
8) Can you find me a job in Germany?
We’re not a recruiting firm, so finding a job is ultimately your responsibility. As we’re a community-minded hub of information and services, we offer plenty of resources to help you find a job in Germany, from our career guides to our community support, as well as our services like job application help.
9) Can you guarantee me a job in Germany if we use one of your services?
As we discuss in our article about the reality of finding work in Berlin, the job-seeking experience is different for everyone, so to say that we can guarantee you a job would only be disingenuous. We certainly try our best to help based on our knowledge and expertise. Several of our clients have reported higher success rates after using our services. 
10) If I send you my CV or cover letter before booking, will you review it?
Sorry, but we don’t work for free. Don’t send us your job applications unless you’ve purchased a job application help package.
11) Do you do rush jobs?
Nope. As The Berlin Life is a side hustle in addition to my day job, all services are delivered within the specified time frames.