To apply for a job in Germany you usually need two documents: a CV (Lebenslauf) and a cover letter (Anschreiben). Even if your German isn't perfect, you can put together a correct application.
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In Germany a CV is tabular and usually 1–2 pages long. Order: contact details at the top (a photo is optional), then your work experience (most recent first), followed by education, skills, languages and courses. Avoid unexplained gaps in the dates (give month/year).
The cover letter explains why you fit this specific job. Keep it short and clear — one page. Write it specifically for each posting: match the company's requirements to your experience.
Spelling mistakes, sending the same text to every posting, and missing documents all cost you the job. Read everything again before you send.
This tool lets you enter your details in your own language and prepares your application in correct German — CV and cover letter — in minutes. It also finds matching jobs for you. Works in English, Turkish, Arabic and 14 languages in total.
Attach references and certificates. A qualification earned abroad can be officially recognised in Germany – this clearly improves your chances. For many jobs a German level of B1–B2 is enough; state your level in your CV.
Do I need perfect German? No – B1–B2 is enough for many jobs. Photo or not? Optional in Germany, but a good photo can help. When will I hear back? Often after 1–3 weeks – follow up politely if not.
Many people search for jobs in Germany, work in Germany or how to find a job in Germany as a foreigner. Whether it's your first job or a change: a clean application and a matching CV raise your chances. The Bewerbungsassistent finds jobs in Germany, the EU and Switzerland and prepares your application in German.