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Job Posting & Advertising


Q. How do I post a job advertisement?

Posting a career opportunity on the Germany-USA Career Center job board is a simple and straight-forward process.

Job postings are FREE for the companies who use our Resume Library. You can create and manage your ads on your membership control panel.

Non-members can go to the Post Jobs page (in the "Employers" section), select a Job Ad option, and click the "Buy Now" button.

Please note: Although PayPal is our secure payment service, you do NOT need to be a PayPal member or sign up to use any major credit card. Just select your credit card option, bottom left, on the PayPal page.

If you feel uncomfortable with using a credit card over the Internet, you can call us at to order your ad over the phone or send a check.



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Q. Do I need to sign a contract in order to post a job ad at the Germany-USA Career Center?

No. For details, please look at Benefits & Rates and Terms.



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Q. I tried to pay for a service, but the system won't accept my credit card. Can you help?

Credit card transactions for this website are handled by PayPal.

In rare cases, you may need to use a different credit card, or turn to the PayPal Help page for further explanations.

Not feeling comfortable with paying via the Internet? Not a problem. You can give us a call at +1 (508) 597-7101 in order to conduct the transaction over the phone, or use bank transfer (in Germany).

You can also send us a check to the address provided on the About & Contact page, Make the check out to "Germany-USA Career Center", and include the purpose (like "CV Alert + Record ID number) in the "For:" field of the check.



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Q. Where can I learn more about advertising opportunities on this site?

Job Postings are FREE for the companies that use our Resume Library. If you are not a member yet and would like to post a job, please check this page: Employers: Post Job.

You can also order our Media Kit on this page or contact us by phone or e-mail.

Would you like to learn more about how to access the Germany-USA Resume Library? Or about the great responses advertising with the Germany-USA Career Center generates for our clients?

Then please check the benefits and rates page. Our representatives will we happy to assist you!



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Q. What are your rates for Resume Library access or job postings? Are there additional charges ("hidden fees") that I should be aware of, for example when my company hires one or more of your candidates?

Our clients frequently commend us on our flat-rate fee structure. Our goal is to make your search as easy and affordable as possible.

There are NO hidden fees or "service charges." For job postings, you can pay online using your credit card through our secure payment provider PayPal.

You do not need to be a PayPal member to pay online, but can simply use your major credit card.

Please find more details about our fees on the Benefits & Rates page.



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Q. We provide business services for American and German companies. Can the Germany-USA Career Center help us getting better visibility on the web?

You have made an important first step, by exploring online marketing opportunities through advertising with the Germany-USA Career Center.

We work with cross-border promotion, social media and search engine positioning experts who will gladly assist you in making your firm's website and employer branding an international success story!



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Q. I have forgotten my password. How do I get in?

Click on the "Mail me my password" link on the login page. This will only work if you are still using the same e-mail address that you used when registering in our database. If you are unable to access your account anymore, it may have expired.



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Q. I've found only relatively few job postings in your database. Why?

Other than some much larger job boards, we don't believe in running outdated job ads long after they have expired. We consider this a disservice to both job seekers and employers.

Many of the career opportunities offered by companies through the Germany-USA Career Center are never advertised, not even on this site. Our clients use the specialized Resume Library, the core feature of the Career Center.

This is where companies expect to find our applicants' resumes when they need them. At any given time, the number of leading U.S.- and Germany-based companies with access to our Resume Library is larger than, for example, the number of current job postings.

This is a niche market, after all. Our partners don't expect job seekers to visit this website on a daily base just to check for new ads.

Our applicants are encouraged to keep their resume updated, and to log into their Germany-USA Career Center account at least once every six months and keep their information current.



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Q. JobAd Plus: How do you send out my ad?

Your Germany-USA Job Mail, as part of our JobAd Plus service, will be sent out as a one-time, single message on our mailing list for applicants. The list is permission-based, 2-tier opt-in - we actually ask our Job Mail subscribers to verify/confirm their subscription, even after they have already submitted their email.

The result: You can be sure that our Job Mail recipients really would like to hear from you!

Also, in order to not mix messages and interfere with your company's employer branding, your message will not be combined with that of other Germany-USA Career Center advertisers.



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Q. Where can I find your Solar / PV industry services and job postings?

Please go to our Solar-Jobs.com .



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Resume Search (for recruiters & hiring managers)


Q. My company is looking to hire someone with German market knowledge and language skills in the U.S.. We are, however, not able to offer a visa sponsorship. Will we find the right candidates in your Resume Library?

No sweat. You have come to the right place. Many of our applicants come with no visa or work permit strings attached. As an example, of the candidates applying for a position in the U.S., about 70 % are U.S. citizens or Greencard holders.



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Q. What are your rates for Resume Library access? Are there additional charges ("hidden fees") that I should be aware of, for example when my company hires one or more of your candidates?

There will be NO hidden fees or "service charges.

Our clients frequently commend us on our flat-rate fee structure. Our goal is to make your search as easy and affordable as possible.

For job postings, you can pay online using your credit card through our secure payment provider PayPal. You do not need to be a PayPal member to pay online with a major credit card.

Please find more details about our fees on the Benefits & Rates page.

 



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Q. What are the available recruitment and job posting services in this niche? What are their respective advantages and disadvantages?

Are you looking – in the U.S. or in Germany – for a recruiting agency, personnel service or online job board that can help you fill a position in US-German operations, stateside or in your German subsidiary (or headquarters, if your company is Germany-based)?

Check out the Recruiting and Job Posting Services Comparison Chart!

Are you in search of sales managers or sales engineers, automotive or manufacturing engineers, accountants or other finance professionals, quality assurance specialists, administrative or executive assistants, or lawyers licensed to practice both in the US and in Germany? Then you may find the Recruitment and Job Posting Comparison Chart helpful that the Germany-USA Career Center has developed:

Recruitment and Job Posting Services Comparison Chart for US-German Markets

This comparative overview of personnel search tools and services available to your company when looking to fill a position in our niche is constantly updated. We welcome the valuable input and feedback from Career Center users and clients!



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Managing Your Resume & Job Search Agent


Q. Do I have to pay to apply through your service? I am looking for a job in Germany / in the U.S. .

No.

We do not charge applicants for accessing our database. There is NO FEE AT ALL for you for uploading your resume and keeping it on file for potential employers, using our Job Mail agent, or once you get hired by one of our clients.

Our services are paid for by the hiring company. We will not ask you to provide credit card information or Social Security Number when creating your applicant profile.

There is a charge for using certain career services, like for creating/revising a CV to meet the requirements, or for career counseling sessions ("Career Adviser").

 

 



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Q. How can I modify, update or delete my resume in your database?

You can easily modify, update or delete your resume at any time.

First, you have to log in here. Then select "Manage Resume" from the control panel. Select the resume you want to change or delete, then click the button next to it.

Did you forget your password? Not a problem: Just use the "Mail me my password" option on the login page. You need to enter the email address that you used when creating your Career Center account.



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Q. Is there an e-mail address to send my resume to?

You need to upload your resume here. We do NOT consider resumes sent by email.



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Q. How can I remove my resume from your database?

You can easily delete your resume from our database at any time.

You have to be logged in in order to remove your resume from the database. Log in here, under "Member Login." Did you forget your password? Not a problem - use the "Mail me my password" link!

You need to use the same e-mail you entered when creating your account.



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Q. Will my application/resume be kept confidential?

We maintain the highest standards of ethical professional conduct and value your privacy. Please see our Privacy Policy for details.

To help protect our applicants' job search privacy, we offer a free Job Search Privacy Test in our Applicant Test Center section. Check it out - it's fun!

If you do not feel comfortable with uploading your resume into a database, or don't want your current employer to find out about your job search, you can post a "Stellengesuch" - that's German and means "Position Sought Advertisement" - on this site, without disclosing your identity. You need to activate your free job search account in order to access the Position Sought / Stellengesuch service.

WARNING: Do not upload your CV to online communities or discussion groups, which are increasingly targets of identity theft and online fraud!

 



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Q. Can you help me create / write a successful resume that meets the requirements of the U.S. / German employment market?

Of course. We work with an experienced team of professional resume writers and career coaches. They know this market better than anyone else, and will be happy to assist you! Find out more on our Resume Writing Service (German: Hilfe bei der USA-Bewerbung) page

Drop us an email, or call +1 (508) 597-7101, toll free (866) 952-6999, between 9:00am-6:00pm EST !



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Q. How can I post a "Position Sought" ad (German: "Stellengesuch")?

Once you have created your free job search account at the Germany-USA Career Center, you have the option to announce your availability for long-term employment or contract work to companies and recruiters by posting a Position Sought / Stellengesuch advertisement on this page.

While "Stellengesuche" are more common in Germany than in the U.S., we recommend this option if you

  • prefer to keep your identity private, because you don't want your current employer to find out about your job search;
  • don't have your CV / resume ready yet for upload into our database (it's free), but would like to get your search started anyway;
  • would like to get "on the screen" of companies and recruiters in your industry who use Internet search engines to find potential employees like yourself.

 



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Stellengesuche - Position Sought Ads


Q. What is the difference between a Position Sought Posting and the CV Alert?

The CV Alert service sends the resume and contact information of an applicant to the companies and recruiters on our proprietary email list, to alert them to the availability of a candidate.

Position Sought Ads - in German: "Stellengesuch" - are very common in Germany. Candidates post an advertisement, in German or English, to announce their avalability for employment, while often keeping their identity confidential. When a company or recruiter responds to their Stellengesuch on the Germany-USA Career Center, they decide which information to share.



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Q. Who should consider a Position Sought Posting (Stellengesuch)?

"Stellengesuche" are quite common in Germany. We recommend the Germany-USA Career Center Stellengesuche service if

  • you prefer to not disclose your identity (optional), because you don't want your current employer to find out about your job search;
  • you feel that it better accomodates your specific job search situation, or regional / industry preferences;
  • you are looking for employment in a city/region that is not a "hotbed" of business between the U.S. and Germany;
  • you don't have your CV / resume ready yet for upload into our database (it's free), but would like to get your search started anyway;
  • you want to cast a "wide net", and want to stand out on the Web, perhaps with a link to your favorite professional or social network or professional CV on your personal homepage;
  • you would like to get "on the screen" of companies and recruiters in your industry who use Internet search engines to find potential employees like yourself.

Please note: "Position Sought" postings from German and American job seekers are publicly accessible and can be viewed free of charge on the Germany-USA Career Center website. They are, however, in no way representative of the structured and pre-screend resumes in our database, which can be accessed solely by employers and recruiters.

You need a free Germany-USA Career Center job search account in order to post your Position Sought / Stellengesuch posting. You can activate your Stellengesuch posting without uploading your resume into our database.



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Q. How long does it take for my Position Sought / Stellengesuch ad to get published?

We actively monitor the Position Sought / Stellengesuch service. Postings require approval in order to get  published. Please allow for up to 8 business hours (U.S. Eastern Standard Time) for your advertisement to appear. In most case, it will not take more that an hour.



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Q. What is the success rate of Stellengesuche / Position Sought postings?

There is a reason why specialized headhunters and companies in our niche have bookmarked, and very frequently visit, our "Position Sought / Stellengesuche" page.

As a general rule, the more professional, specific and consistent the posting, the higher the chances that it will be noticed by recruiters and hiring managers searching the Internet.

We do not control the "content quality" of postings in this service category. Any communication resulting from such postings is entirely between its author and the responding company/recruiter.

The response rate of individual postings depends on a large variety of factors, most of which we are unable to influence.

However, through their free account, Germany-USA Career Center members have access to useful tips and a hotline number for getting help with creating a compelling, successful Stellengesuche posting.



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Job Search


Q. I am a German looking for a position in the U.S. / an American looking for a position in Germany. How can you help me finding a job?

The Germany-USA Career Center offers a variety of services to connect applicants with companies active both in USA and Germany, from our resume database (FREE for job seekers) and job board to individual career services. 1) Check this FAQ for answers to some of the questions you may have. 2) Make sure to upload your resume into the Germany-USA Resume Library 3) Check our job board for new postings 4) Consider scheduling a consultation with one of our Career Advisers for important feedback and input regarding your particular job search 5) Activate yoru personal CV Alert to let employers in this market know about your search 6) Subscribe to our Germany-USA Job Mail list 6) Receive career tips relevant to this niche market each time you login to manage or update your resume on file with us Do you need personal assistance? Call us! Wir sprechen Deutsch und Englisch.

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Q. I am looking for a job in a specific region. Can you provide me with a list of local companies?

The Germany-USA Career Center constantly updates its company lists of German businesses active in North America, and of American or Canadian businesses active in Germany. Applicants can take advantage of our database by using the "CV Alert" service to distribute their resume. When uploading your resume, make sure to use the "CV Alert" service to proactively announce you availability to recruiters and hiring managers!

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Q. How can I access the hidden job market in this niche?

You may have heard the number: More than 90% of available jobs in this recession are not advertised. Not here, not anywhere else.

To learn about them first, you have to access the famous "hidden job market". But how?! In the case of trade and industries between the U.S. and Germany, the answer is simple: the Germany-USA Career Center is your key to these non-advertised opportunities.

Even in better economic times, the job market in trade and industries between the U.S. and Germany is pretty much a "hidden" one, due to its niche character and high specialization requirements for its workforce.

Helping you access your "hidden job market" in this niche is exactly what our Career Adviser team does best. Our friendly experts will help you to

    • develop a strategy that makes you stand out among your competitors for a given vacancy;
    • decide which "headhunters" to talk to, and what to expect;
    • identify the right networks and companies to contact;
    • apply in a way that gets you "on top of the pile" of applications with a company;
    •  much, much more.

The other key feature for you to access the hidden job market between the U.S. and Germany is our CV Alert service. For more than 10 years now, companies in both countries have subscribed to our CV Alert: email applications from job seekers like yourself who don't wait for companies to advertise the "ideal job" for them. Some of our CV Alert users have heard back from companies within hours.

And suddenly, the hidden job market is not "hidden" anymore.



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Q. How can I get a list of German/American companies in the area where I would like to work?

Your best bet would be contacting our

Career Adviser

service, or choosing the "CV Alert" option after

uploading your CV

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Q. I have heard that the Germany-USA Career Center originally started in Silicon Valley. How well does the Career Center cover other regions and industries?

The Germany-USA Career Center is headquartered near Boston, Massachusetts. This is closer to some of the "hotbeds" of this cross-border market on the East Coast and in the so-called "Rust Belt." The majority of our job applicants, as well as of the employers using the Germany-USA Career Center, is based all over the U.S. and Canada, as well as in the German-speaking European countries. Moreover, other than less specialized recruiting firms, who are usually not familiar with this particular market, and unlike the German American Chambers of Commerce, which have only very few regional offices in the United States, the Germany-USA Career Center works with companies and applicants all over North America, Germany, Austria and Switzerland.

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Q. I am currently looking for a new position in U.S.-German business. Would you have any tips how to network in this market?

Bi-national trade organizations can be a good starting point. Also, regional U.S.-German business roundtables ("Stammtisch") can be useful. For tips specific to your region and industry, please contact the Germany-USA Career Adviser team.

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Q. I am hesitant to upload my resume, because I'd like to keep my search for a new position confidential. What do you recommend?

You have several options. Please contact our Career Center Services team by phone or e-mail!

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Q. How can I unsubscribe from the "Germany-USA Job Mail" mailing list?

Please follow the "unsubscribe" instruction in the footer of EACH outgoing Job Mail message. Thank you!

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Q. Can you assist me with my job search strategy in the German-American / U.S.-German market?

Please contact Germany-USA's Career Adviser. For some feedback from your fellow job seekers on how this service has worked for them, please read their testimonials. "I had a great experience with your services. I gained a lot from the phone advice and felt I got my moneys worth. I plan on using it again." (John Kilcrease, Seattle, WA)

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Q. A friend told me about your "Career Adviser" service. How does it work, and where do I find it?

The Career Adviser tips can help you find a job faster, and save on your search costs. Our friendly and knowledgable experts, who speak German as well as English, provide you with valuable advice, guidance and insights on how to conduct a successful job search in U.S.-German or German-American markets.

We guarantee helpful and timely expert advice tailored to your individual job search needs. No extra phone charges, no contract required. No additional travel costs for seminars of doubtful outcome for your specific search situation.

You can contact our Career Adviser service here.



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Q. Someone suggested distributing my resume through German American online groups or mailing lists. Would this get me a job?

Keep in mind that these lists are often insufficiently monitored by their hosts, if at all. Your chances of landing a job through such a list or group are slim. On the other hand, the risks of falling prey to idendity theft or spamsters is extremely high. Keep in mind that you don't have any control whatsoever over who may get hold of your CV this way.

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Q. I signed up for the Germany-USA Job Mail service , but have not received any messages with job postings so far. Why?

One possible reason is that your e-mail spam filter is blocking or deleting list messages. One of the largest free e-mail providers in Germany, for example, for years prevented its Germany-based users from receiving pernission-based messages requested and sent from legitimate U.S. companies. Make sure to hit the "No Spam" button in your inbox when receiving messages from the Germany-USA Career Center!

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Q. How can I find an internship position with an American company?

First, upload your resume into the Resume Library (pick one of the "Internship" catgories). We recommend to use the "CV Alert" service (offered once you have uploaded your CV) to proactively distribute your internship application to the right companies. Additional tips can be obtained from the internship organizations (USA and Germany) listed on our Links page, and through our Career Adviser team.

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Q. How much does it cost for job seekers to use the Germany-USA Career Center?

Membership in the Germany-USA Career Center is FREE for applicants. Other than the German American Chamber of Commerce chapters or German American business associations, we do not - and will not - charge individual membership fees for job seekers.

A word of caution: It pays to read the fine print, i.e. User Agreements! One of those organizations allows job seekers to upload their application free of charge, but then actually charges them for access to their own resume when they need to modify or update it in the organization's database.

Uploading resumes, modifying, updating and keeping them on file for potential employers is free of charge at the Germany-USA Career Center. There are also no charges once you get hired by one of our clients.

Our services are paid for by the hiring company. We will not ask you to provide credit card information or Social Security Number when creating your applicant profile.



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Q. Can I folllow Germany-USA job tips on Twitter?

Yes, you can!

 

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Follow Germany-USA job news on Twitter!



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Q. How does the CV Alert work?

  1. The CV Alert is sent out to our proprietary and constantly updated list of recruiters and hiring managers.
  2. It is a one-time mailing, which will go out within 24 hours following the activation of your CV Alert.
  3. One-time service charge.
  4. You will receive a confirmation for your records.
  5. No subscription or "automatic renewal".


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Q. Are you on Facebook?

Yes, we are! If you like us, "like" us here:

http://www.facebook.com/germany.usa.career.center



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Relocation


Q. Where can I find bi-lingual English / German schools in the U.S. / in Germany?

Check out the Germany-USA Career Center's list of bilingual / international schools (USA & Germany)!



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Video Library


Q. Where can I find useful video information for my search?

Check out our bilingual Germany-USA Career Center Video Library!



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Visa & Legal Issues


Q. What type of visa / work permit do I need for working in the U.S. / in Germany?

Please have a look at our Visa, Immigration & Green Card FAQ. The GERMANY-USA Career Center cannot provide legal advice of any kind. We suggest contacting an immigration attorney. Based on many of our applicants' experience, we recommend the our FAQ's author, California-based immigration lawyer Suzanne Brummett (www.americavisalaw.com, phone +1 (949) 705-6575, who is an expert in this field.

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Q. Can you assist me with getting a visa for my internship in the U.S.?

We recommend that you get professional legal help, either from an immigration attorney or from an organization that has specialized in internship programs for applicants from abroad.

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