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

Reason 1: I don’t want to become a snake oil salesman. Most businesses prioritize revenue and customer growth over everything else. They think they just need to get in front of more customers. They make a big promise, but then fail to deliver on it. I don’t want

It was my first ever sales call. I asked my mentor, “What questions will the prospect ask me? I want to make sure I’m prepared.” I was feeling proud of myself. How diligent I am in preparing for this call. My mentor said: No no no. You’re thinking

Ten years after my first attempt in 2013, I’m finally starting a business again. "What was my biggest mistake?" I asked myself. It was this: I undervalued my existing skills and chased new opportunities. My first idea was freelance SEO writing. I got my first win — I