Category: Masters in Germany

How to write a Cover Letter in Germany for Job application

  • It should not be more than one page.
  • The content should occupy only 75% of the page.
  • It can be divided in to 3 or 4 paragraphs.
  • If you know the contact person in HR Department for the corresponding position, in which you are applying, then address it directly with Sehr geehrter Herr. or Sehr geehrte Frau. If you don’t know the corresponding person, then address it with Sehr geehrte Damen und Herren.
  • Include the Job Location and Date at the beginning and also your full name with address and contact details.
  • Mention the Job Title as the subject title of the Cover Letter.
  • The first two lines of the Cover Letter is very critical to get your Job application noticed. So make sure you highlight your experience or your skills which fits for the Job. It is very important that those two lines should ensure that your Job application must stand out from others. It must refer to the required skills sets of the Job.
  • Please follow a chronological order in your Cover Letter. For example, mention your current working experience or your current studies.
  • The first paragraph must convey to the employer that you are very much interested in the Job. It must be justified with the reason.
  • You should never mention that the organisation is the reason to apply for the Job. Instead it should be the Job position and its requirements.
  • The points mentioned in the Cover Letter must not be repeated in the Curriculum vitae or Resume.
  • Please don’t forget to conclude that you are looking forward for a personal interview.
  • Please sign your cover letter and mention your full name below the signature. Include also the Date and Place.
  • The skills, experience, Qualification must match atleast 50% to the Job requirements.

10 Reasons to study Master’s Degree in Germany

  • Research oriented programs
  • Quality curriculum
  • Industry exposure
  • Financial growth in engineering fields
  • Stable health care system
  • Stable economic system
  • Work life balance
  • Safe and secure
  • Support during Unemployment
  • 18 Months time after completion of course to find job

There are more research oppurtunites in Germany for International students. There are more research funding organisation that supports international researchers. Higher education institutions spend close to 18.4 billion euros on research and development. Engineering sciences hold the maximum share from the funding. It is close to 3.9 Billion euros.

There are totally 120 Universities and 200 university of applied sciences in Germany

The accreditation council ensures the quality assurance systems of higher education institutions. It promotes international cooperation in quality assurance. The courses in the institutions also goes through the accreditation process. The economy in Germany is the largest in the Europe. It is considered to be one of largest exporters. They have exported goods worth $1810 Billion globally in 2019.

Germany is one of the countries which handled the Coronavirus very effectively. The Healthcare system in Germany is stable and funded by statutory contributions. It ensures free healthcare for all.

Current engineering fields such as IT, Mechanical, Automation are at top level. There are more Jobs for Software developers, Electronic and Electrical engineers, Health care workers. Germany exports more vehicals, machinery, Chemical goods, electronic products, pharmaceuticals etc.

Germany is known for its Work life balance system. you are allowed to work only 8 hours a day. The Weekends are always holidays. There are also more vacations during the year. You can avail maximum 30 days of leave per year which is very high compared to countries. In addition to that, you will have the possibility to apply for sick leaves. But you must submit a Doctor’s certificate which states that you are not fit enough to work.

Germany is one of the safest countries in the World. The rules and regulations are strictly followed in public places. Most of the public places are covered with cameras. In case of any issues, the Police will reach the spot in less than half an hour. Even the Ambulance services are very fast in Germany. Even Air Ambulance are accessible to everyone, if someone is stuck in Mountains.

The German Government provides huge support during unemployment. They offer free Language courses and other Technical courses to gain employment. If you have paid Pension,social insurance for a certain amount of period, then you will be financially supported during difficult times.

You will be given 18 Months of sufficient time to find a job after your Master studies. It is more compared to other Countries. In case if you wish to extend the time, then you can apply for normal Work visa.

References: The relevant statistics are taken from Wikipedia.org