Journal

Notes from German market job searches

Practical articles for IT and software professionals navigating hiring in Germany — documents, cities, interviews, and weekly cadence.

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Mon May 11 2026 20:00:00 GMT-0400 (Eastern Daylight Time) · 7 min read

How German Recruiters Read a Lebenslauf

What hiring managers and agency recruiters in Germany scan for in the first sixty seconds of an IT candidate’s Lebenslauf.

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Thu Apr 02 2026 20:00:00 GMT-0400 (Eastern Daylight Time) · 9 min read

Choosing Between Berlin, Munich, and Remote-First German Employers

A practical comparison of Berlin product companies, Munich industrials, and remote-first German employers for software professionals planning a move.

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Tue Mar 17 2026 20:00:00 GMT-0400 (Eastern Daylight Time) · 6 min read

What to Ask in a German Tech Interview About Notice Periods and Probezeit

Concrete questions IT candidates should ask German hiring managers about notice periods, probation, and start dates without sounding difficult.

Planner notebook with weekly schedule notes

Sat Feb 07 2026 19:00:00 GMT-0500 (Eastern Standard Time) · 8 min read

Building a Six-Week Application Cadence for the German Market

A week-by-week application rhythm for software professionals running a focused German job search without burning out.