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Job interview in Germany: how to prepare

You have been invited – congratulations! With good preparation you can convince in a German job interview, even if your German is not perfect.

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Be on time

Punctuality matters a lot in Germany. Arrive 5–10 minutes early, and for video interviews test camera and microphone beforehand.

Greeting and form of address

Greet with a firm handshake or a friendly “Guten Tag”. Use “Sie” and surnames until you are offered “du”.

Typical questions

Expect questions like “Tell us about yourself”, “Why do you want to work here?” and “What are your strengths and weaknesses?”. Prepare short, honest answers with examples.

Ask your own questions

Ask about tasks, team, working hours or training. This shows real interest.

After the interview

A short thank-you e-mail within one or two days leaves a good impression. The app also gives you interview tips for each job.

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