Chiara Cokieng

The job market is brutal right now. Every week, I talk to 15-20 expats looking for their next opportunity. There are few openings that don’t require German. The competition is intense. When they do get to it, they often get passed over at the final stage. 𝗠𝘆 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻? 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 “𝗣𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗡𝗶𝗰𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴”. This approach

Jobs in Germany that don’t require German. Where do you find them? Two days ago, I shared how I used Project 100 to land a job in Germany in just 6 months, without knowing anyone in Europe. Project 100 is a simple networking strategy: you connect with 100 people,

I started my first business in 2013 and have been working on a side venture since 2021. But I’ve faced setbacks. Initially, I struggled to be productive working on my own and make money. Then, I earned income but didn’t feel proud of what I was offering. Eventually,

The 3 biggest mistakes immigrants job searching in Germany make: ❌ Only using job boards – think no English jobs exist
 ❌ Customizing applications – get rejected for needing German skills
 ❌ Focusing on learning German – won’t be fluent in 3 months Let’s fix them: ✅ Reach out to fellow expats on LinkedIn – they

Most people applying to jobs in Germany dwell on conforming to the German CV format.  I don’t use it. In fact, I have landed jobs in Germany, the U.S., Hungary, and the Philippines using the same style of CV.  Here’s what’s more important than the German

A few years ago, I wanted to transition from client services to software engineering. The email below secured me a job offer to do exactly that. It worked because: * Reason 1: The company was hiring for both my current role and the new role. * Reason 2: I showed I have

If your job search is not working, do you know exactly what’s not working? For most people, they continue doing what they’re doing, even if it’s not working. Or they conclude they need to overhaul their whole career. If this is you, I want to introduce you

I often meet immigrants in Germany who are shifting careers. They ask, “Which course should I take? What certification can I get?” My answer is, don’t — at least not yet.  Instead, have 10 “Solution Validation” conversations. Find 10 people who have achieved your goal. If you’re a software