Guides
Notes from graduate counselling work
Short articles rooted in employment consulting in Germany—written for recent graduates preparing applications, interviews, and first contracts.
How German employers read a graduate Lebenslauf
What hiring teams in Germany usually scan first—and which graduate CV habits quietly hurt your chances.
Probezeit explained for first-time employees in Germany
What the probation period usually means in German contracts—and how graduates can prepare without panic.
Choosing a first city for your German job search
Berlin, Munich, Frankfurt, and smaller hubs each shape graduate hiring differently. Here is how to weigh them.
Internship to full-time: converting a Praktikum in Germany
Practical steps graduates use to turn a Praktikum or Werkstudent role into a lasting contract conversation.
Language levels that matter on graduate applications
How to state German and English honestly—and when a certificate actually changes who invites you.