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My story
Hi, I'm Swapnil.
My name is Samadhan Mule, and most people know me as Swapnil in Germany. I went from 1,000+ rejections to multiple job offers in Germany. Now I help international professionals, especially from India, get hired in Germany and Europe.
Brands I've delivered marketing projects for, at work in Germany and through collaborations
BMW
Porsche
Volkswagen
NVIDIA
Dell
Microsoft
Mercedes-BenzPlus 300+ brand collaborations worldwide as a creator and brand ambassador, from Silicon Valley to Bangalore startups.
How I got here
From India to a career in Germany
- India
Where it started
I grew up in Maharashtra and studied engineering in India.
- October 2021
Germany, from zero
I moved to Germany for my master's in Berlin, with no contacts and no German.
- First months
Paying my way
I did food delivery and kitchen shifts to cover my costs while I studied and applied for jobs.
- The search
1,000+ rejections
Application after application came back with a no. More than 1,000 times.
- Within 6 months
Multiple job offers
I changed how I applied. Within six months of starting my master's, I had multiple job offers, including a full-time role while I was still studying. I was the only one in my batch to do that.
- My career
Digital marketing in Germany
I built my career in digital marketing and delivered projects for brands like BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, NVIDIA and Microsoft.
- Today
Head of digital marketing
I head digital marketing at a German tech company and also handle recruitment, so I see every day why some candidates move forward and others don't. I also work with several other companies.
- Alongside
Sharing what I learned
I started sharing honest, practical advice. Today 250K+ people follow my work, and I've helped 9,000+ people from 150+ nationalities, directly and indirectly.
- Now
A small program with a big team behind it
I personally guide about 12 people at a time, with a volunteer team of professionals across Europe who once stood where you stand.
Why I do this
Because I've been through it.
I know what it feels like to apply for months and hear nothing back. I also know how much changes when you have the right strategy and someone who tells you the truth about the market.
For me this work is a passion and a cause. That is why I keep the program small, say no when I don't think I can help, and share most of what I know for free. The people on my team feel the same way: they got their jobs through this process and now give their time to help others.
What I believe
Three things I won't compromise on
Honesty over hype
I tell you how the market really is, even when it's not what you want to hear. No fake promises, no guaranteed jobs.
Strategy over volume
Targeted applications, with the right people contacted at each company, beat hundreds of random ones.
Your effort decides
I bring the plan, the documents and the support. Your consistency does the rest.
Life in Germany
Moments from my years in Europe
The people I help today
Students in GermanyOpportunity Card holdersWorking professionalsPeople who were laid offApplicants from IndiaApplicants from 150+ countriesStay connected
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Ready to start your job search in Europe?
Send me a message on WhatsApp with your CV and LinkedIn profile, or email me. I review every profile personally and tell you honestly whether I can help.
I handle every message myself, so replies can take a little time.