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33 free guides for your job search in Germany and Europe.

Countries, CVs, job portals, salaries and first steps. Each guide is a PDF I made from official sources and my own experience. Send me the keyword on Instagram and it comes straight to your inbox.

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The basics for anyone planning a job in Germany or Europe

From India to a job in Germany: the roadmap

4 routes, a month by month plan, and why the visa comes before you resign.

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Opportunity Card: points, money and first steps

A points worksheet, proof of funds, the rules and a 90 day plan.

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The European CV, cover letter and LinkedIn checklist

The CV structure I use, strong bullet points, cover letter and LinkedIn.

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English speaking jobs in Germany: where to look

Portals, job boards and 6 search strings that work.

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Official job portals of Europe

The official job site of 14 countries, with one tip for each.

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10 messages that get replies

Messages for recruiters, referrals, follow ups and thank you notes.

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30 questions German employers ask

Round by round, with how to answer each one.

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When German companies post jobs

Month by month hiring data and what to do in each month.

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12 week job search workbook

A 12 week plan, weekly numbers to track and a ready tracker.

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The Europe job search toolkit

The official tools I use and my weekly routine.

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Your situation

Roadmaps for where you are right now

From the UK to a job in the EU

With or without a British passport, which country fits, and a 6 month plan.

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From the Gulf to a job in Europe

How to compare offers, where to apply and a plan from the Gulf.

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Students in Germany: Werkstudent to first job

Work rules, the job search permit after graduation and the Blue Card switch.

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Laid off in Germany: your first 30 days

3 deadlines, your permit, benefits and your next job.

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Already in the EU? Move to Germany with your Blue Card

The 12 month rule and how to apply.

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Your first 30 days in Germany

Anmeldung, tax ID, residence permit and money in month 1.

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Degree recognition in Germany

anabin, ZAB and the Recognition Finder, step by step.

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European companies with big teams in India

The internal transfer route, company by company.

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Before you sign or pay

Protect yourself and your money

Visa salary thresholds across Europe

The salary you need for a work permit in 10 countries.

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German job offer and contract checklist

10 lines to read, what the law says and the red flags.

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8 viral Europe claims, checked

True or false, with the official source for each.

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By country

Country guides with official portals and permit rules

Netherlands: check any employer in 60 seconds

The IND sponsor register, salary rules and sponsors.

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Sweden: the numbers, the job bank and the dates

Permit salary, Platsbanken and study dates.

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Ireland: permits, sponsors and job boards

Critical Skills, permits by company and Stamp 4.

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Austria: points, shortage list and job portal

The points table, shortage occupations and AMS.

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Belgium: 3 regions, 3 job services, 1 permit

Salaries by region and the single permit.

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Denmark: the fast track list

The Fast-track Scheme, companies by sector and the pay limit.

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Finland: fast track, job sites and study dates

The fast track, Work in Finland and the joint application.

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Norway: the salary rule, the job board, English ads

Skilled worker permit, arbeidsplassen and the permit steps.

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Italy: work permits and who applies

The yearly quota, click days and what to do from India.

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Luxembourg starter kit

Official sites, shortage jobs and employers.

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Deadlines

Plan ahead for scholarships and fellowships

Scholarship and fellowship deadlines

Opportunities with their dates, and how to plan for them.

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