The Berlin Life Podcast- Tips for living and working in Germany

The Berlin Life Podcast 

Bite-sized tidbits of advice about living and working in Germany. Brought to you by Cheryl Howard, a Canadian who’s been in Germany since 2011. Get insights from an experienced career coach and founder of The Berlin Life.

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Season 1 

Do You Really Need to Quantify Everything on Your CV? by Cheryl Howard

What to do when you don’t have the numbers — and why that’s totally OK.

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The Truth Behind German Work Culture (It’s Not What You Think) by Cheryl Howard

Let's throw out those lazy generalizations (aka basic bitch stereotypes) and get into the real nuances of working in Germany.

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7 Success Tips for Finding Work in Germany by Cheryl Howard

My obvious, and not so obvious, success tips to help you find a job in Germany.

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A Job Search Hack: Cold or Unsolicited Job Applications in Germany by Cheryl Howard

We dive into how cold or unsolicited job applications in Germany just might get you a job and how they are not a complete waste of time.

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The Many Challenges of Searching for Work in Germany by Cheryl Howard

We're here to tell you what many others refuse to acknowledge and say out loud. We spill the tea on the many challenges that people face when on the job hunt in Germany.

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The Ongoing German CV Photo Debate by Cheryl Howard

What is seen as a forbidden and outdated practice in many other countries, is deeply rooted in German work culture. We weigh in about whether or not you should add a photo to your German CV.

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Welcome to the inaugural podcast episode for The Berlin Life by Cheryl Howard

Meet the founder of The Berlin Life, Cheryl Howard. Listen to her personal story of moving to Germany from Canada, how The Berlin Life came to be, hopes for the podcast, and practical CV advice.

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