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Re: My First Major Job Interview In Germany (true Life Story) by monkmike(m): 9:42am On Jul 10, 2022
Dukeolumidemans:

Done that already but hey are wasting alot of time to respond.
Meanwhile I studied Business Management but want to do nursing. So I decided to link it up by doing a masters program in Health Care Management or any good course relating to Health Management.
I have done part time training as an Auxiliary Nurse here in Nigeria but I intend to do this full time in Europe. Please guide me.
Okay. So, nursing or working as a nurse in Germany works a bit differently - first and foremost, to practice nursing, medicine, pharmacy or core fields like that which require very close interactions with the locals (native people), a level of German language proficiency is always required. So, just keep this at the back of your mind.
Health Care Management or related courses can be done completely in English language, especially at the Masters level. So, I can honestly tell you that with your Business Management degree, you can easily secure an admission to study Health Care Management or a related course.
Send me a DM on Setlinn and I will share some courses/universities with you, so you can look up their requirements.
https://setlinn.com/members/wohks/profile/
That’s the link to my profile
Re: My First Major Job Interview In Germany (true Life Story) by monkmike(m): 9:45am On Jul 10, 2022
AlphaT1:

That's a good one, however, I am not on Setlinn....plus na North America I dey o, no be Europe (Germany).
E no matter. We can still relate and share meaningful information with each other. That’s the essence.

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Re: My First Major Job Interview In Germany (true Life Story) by monkmike(m): 9:49am On Jul 10, 2022
cosmos2000:


Please create a WhatsApp Group.... I don't know how to use that seltlin site... Please??
WhatsApp group will be hard to manage, especially with regards to sharing useful links/article and posts, and also in connecting you with people that can help.
I am using Setlinn because it’s a social media platform that provides information and meaningful connections for migration, including studying and working abroad.
I have been using the platform since February last year and have over 500 connections now. It may take you some time to understand, but trust me it’s really easy to use. Just give it time.
Re: My First Major Job Interview In Germany (true Life Story) by monkmike(m): 9:56am On Jul 10, 2022
Moh247:
Inspiring
Thanks!
I appreciate it.
Here’s my group that I manage on SETLINN, a social media platform that provides information and connects people to study, work and live abroad. I share regular insights and experience there, plus guide people who are interested in migrating.
https://setlinn.com/groups/da-lounge/
Feel free to connect if you’d like.
Re: My First Major Job Interview In Germany (true Life Story) by monkmike(m): 10:04am On Jul 10, 2022
Maxpro121:


I'm hoping to seat for IELTS in 2 to 3 months time. Pleas how relevant is OND over there? Althoug, I have B.Eng in Mechanical Eng., 2nd upper

IELTS is good, I’d encourage you to have it too.
OND won’t get much here, but HND would.
Here’s a recent guide on how to study abroad with HND:
https://setlinn.com/study-abroad-with-an-hnd/
You may connect with the writer and ask her questions.
My username on Setlinn is wohks. We can connect too.
Re: My First Major Job Interview In Germany (true Life Story) by Dukeolumidemans(m): 10:06am On Jul 10, 2022
monkmike:

Okay. So, nursing or working as a nurse in Germany works a bit differently - first and foremost, to practice nursing, medicine, pharmacy or core fields like that which require very close interactions with the locals (native people), a level of German language proficiency is always required. So, just keep this at the back of your mind.
Health Care Management or related courses can be done completely in English language, especially at the Masters level. So, I can honestly tell you that with your Business Management degree, you can easily secure an admission to study Health Care Management or a related course.
Send me a DM on Setlinn and I will share some courses/universities with you, so you can look up their requirements.
https://setlinn.com/members/wohks/profile/
That’s the link to my profile

My brother u just made my day. I really appreciate u Sir.

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Re: My First Major Job Interview In Germany (true Life Story) by monkmike(m): 10:08am On Jul 10, 2022
Kenny242:

Hello
Am in software field (data science)
What’s the job prospect there for the above field
If you check this list of top jobs in Germany, you find IT Specialist (Software Engineers) as number one.
https://setlinn.com/high-demand-jobs-in-germany-for-foreigners-in-2022/
So bro, you are very much sorted after in Germany. I know many IT professionals in Berlin; they come in like every other day. So, better start planing your way too.
Re: My First Major Job Interview In Germany (true Life Story) by monkmike(m): 10:08am On Jul 10, 2022
Dukeolumidemans:


My brother u just made my day. I really appreciate u Sir.
Glad to help man! Anytime.
Re: My First Major Job Interview In Germany (true Life Story) by monkmike(m): 10:12am On Jul 10, 2022
Louis8796:
how can i comment in the group.
It’s like a Facebook page; just make a post on the group.
Re: My First Major Job Interview In Germany (true Life Story) by monkmike(m): 10:16am On Jul 10, 2022
Rudesaint:
Thanks for sharing. I never thought Germans are that nice. Can you share your experience as a black man in your community? Any racial hate?
Here’s a video that I made with a Nigeria student in one of the cities tagged as the most ‚racist‘ in Germany

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1JKNU7N07vE
You shills watch it and hear from the horse’s mouth.
I personally haven’t experienced anything like that, and it could be due to many reasons, the main one being my kind of Person. What we get most times is a reflection of who we are.
Feel free to share your thoughts.
Re: My First Major Job Interview In Germany (true Life Story) by monkmike(m): 10:17am On Jul 10, 2022
cracky2:


Can I have your email..to communicate something things I need to find out
Here’s my group that I manage on SETLINN, a social media platform that provides information and connects people to study, work and live abroad. I share regular insights and experience there, plus guide people who are interested in migrating.
https://setlinn.com/groups/da-lounge/
Feel free to connect with me there.
Re: My First Major Job Interview In Germany (true Life Story) by monkmike(m): 10:18am On Jul 10, 2022
Anaerobi:
I think I need to come out of this cave... I was happy am good in Igbo, Hausa and little Yoruba. Now I know it doesn't matter.
I need to learn better languages that will matter and take me places.

I wouldn’t disagree with you. The more multilingual you are, especially in international languages, the more opportunities you can have.
Here’s my group that I manage on SETLINN, a social media platform that provides information and connects people to study, work and live abroad. I share regular insights and experience there, plus guide people who are interested in migrating.
https://setlinn.com/groups/da-lounge/
Feel free to connect if you’d like.
Re: My First Major Job Interview In Germany (true Life Story) by monkmike(m): 10:22am On Jul 10, 2022
KristaPretty:
How did you cope with the Language?

I'm nearly going mad here honestly and they are too proud and sometimes pretend like they have no knowledge of English just so you can speak it, and they still kind of get upset when you speak it wrongly, too proud

Unlike Poland that are very helpful and are willing to smile at your nonsense way of speaking but still correct you

Thank God for fellow expats, at least it makes one less frustrated and you understand they are in your shoes cry
Are you based in Germany?
If you are based in France, then I wouldn’t be surprised. But I know Germans, at least in my experience, are the most tolerant when it comes to the language. They listen to you with patience, smile and don’t mind speaking English if you’re are shy to communicate in German.
Here’s an evidence to that; a video I made with a Nigerian, who shared her experience with the language in Germany

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gGnUK-FEM2w
Feel free to connect and let’s relate more.
Re: My First Major Job Interview In Germany (true Life Story) by monkmike(m): 10:24am On Jul 10, 2022
Transcriber:
sehr guht Bruder wink

German is pretty easy to learn, it's very similar to English
Father - Vater
Mother - Mutter
Sister - Schwester
Man - Mann
Bear - Bär
English is like a rip off of German
LOL!
Nice one man!
I hold a weekly German practice session. You can join us if you want.
I make the announcement in my group on SETLINN
https://setlinn.com/groups/da-lounge/

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Re: My First Major Job Interview In Germany (true Life Story) by KristaPretty(f): 10:57am On Jul 10, 2022
monkmike:

Are you based in Germany?
If you are based in France, then I wouldn’t be surprised. But I know Germans, at least in my experience, are the most tolerant when it comes to the language. They listen to you with patience, smile and don’t mind speaking English if you’re are shy to communicate in German.
Here’s an evidence to that; a video I made with a Nigerian, who shared her experience with the language in Germany

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gGnUK-FEM2w
Feel free to connect and let’s relate more.

I guess our experiences are all different and in different regions

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Re: My First Major Job Interview In Germany (true Life Story) by Kenny242(m): 11:15am On Jul 10, 2022
monkmike:

If you check this list of top jobs in Germany, you find IT Specialist (Software Engineers) as number one.
https://setlinn.com/high-demand-jobs-in-germany-for-foreigners-in-2022/
So bro, you are very much sorted after in Germany. I know many IT professionals in Berlin; they come in like every other day. So, better start planing your way too.
Wow thanks
But how do someone apply to jobs from there
Or is there no other way than online application like linkedin, indeed

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Re: My First Major Job Interview In Germany (true Life Story) by monkmike(m): 2:17pm On Jul 10, 2022
dierich:


Thanks for your response.
I've create an account and post my question there. I hope to see a response soon. Thanks
Sounds good. You can also take some time to read through the topics in the Explore and Gist sections.
Re: My First Major Job Interview In Germany (true Life Story) by cosmos2000(m): 6:32pm On Jul 10, 2022
monkmike:

WhatsApp group will be hard to manage, especially with regards to sharing useful links/article and posts, and also in connecting you with people that can help.
I am using Setlinn because it’s a social media platform that provides information and meaningful connections for migration, including studying and working abroad.
I have been using the platform since February last year and have over 500 connections now. It may take you some time to understand, but trust me it’s really easy to use. Just give it time.

Ok

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Re: My First Major Job Interview In Germany (true Life Story) by cosmos2000(m): 6:44pm On Jul 10, 2022
monkmike:

WhatsApp group will be hard to manage, especially with regards to sharing useful links/article and posts, and also in connecting you with people that can help.
I am using Setlinn because it’s a social media platform that provides information and meaningful connections for migration, including studying and working abroad.
I have been using the platform since February last year and have over 500 connections now. It may take you some time to understand, but trust me it’s really easy to use. Just give it time.

How do I send you a Dm in seltlin....

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Re: My First Major Job Interview In Germany (true Life Story) by monkmike(m): 7:12pm On Jul 10, 2022
cosmos2000:

How do I send you a Dm in seltlin....
You should see the option once the connection request is accepted. We’re connected now.
Re: My First Major Job Interview In Germany (true Life Story) by monkmike(m): 10:32pm On Jul 10, 2022
cracky2:


Can I have your email..to communicate something things I need to find out
Here’s my group that I manage on SETLINN, a social media platform that provides information and connects people to study, work and live abroad. I share regular insights and experience there, plus guide people who are interested in migrating. I think it'd be best to connect there.
https://setlinn.com/groups/da-lounge/
Re: My First Major Job Interview In Germany (true Life Story) by monkmike(m): 10:39pm On Jul 10, 2022
Kenny242:

Wow thanks
But how do someone apply to jobs from there
Or is there no other way than online application like linkedin, indeed
Of course, there are multiple ways. I always recommend applying directly to the company from their website.
Identify the roles that you are interested in, search for companies within the related field; apply to them either for open positions or proactively.
Here is a video I made last year, explaining some things to keep in mind when applying for jobs in Germany.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zvzM3U4F19E
Take some time to watch and check other videos too that I made.

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Re: My First Major Job Interview In Germany (true Life Story) by monkmike(m): 10:40pm On Jul 10, 2022
KristaPretty:

I guess our experiences are all different and in different regions

I believe so. Where are you based in Germany?
Maybe we can connect on Setlinn and speak some time soon.
Re: My First Major Job Interview In Germany (true Life Story) by Kenny242(m): 10:43pm On Jul 10, 2022
monkmike:

Of course, there are multiple ways. I always recommend applying directly to the company from their website.
Identify the roles that you are interested in, search for companies within the related field; apply to them either for open positions or proactively.
Here is a video I made last year, explaining some things to keep in mind when applying for jobs in Germany.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zvzM3U4F19E
Take some time to watch and check other videos too that I made.
Wow thanks
Re: My First Major Job Interview In Germany (true Life Story) by monkmike(m): 10:44pm On Jul 10, 2022
Transcriber:
it's easy to learn
Try Rosetta stone
German is very similar to English

I agree - German is relatively easy to learn. As long as you are dedicated and consistent, it is easy.
Re: My First Major Job Interview In Germany (true Life Story) by monkmike(m): 10:45pm On Jul 10, 2022
sammirano:
Whoer kommst Du mein bruder?
Lol
Ich komme aus Nigeria. Oder was denkst du?
Re: My First Major Job Interview In Germany (true Life Story) by monkmike(m): 10:50pm On Jul 10, 2022
Anny505:


Do they offer M.Sc courses in any of the social science field most especially relating to sociology or anthropology

Of curse, they do. M.Sc. programs, tuition-free and in English, are very easy to find in Germany.

I am curating a list of them, especially for Africa students. You can check the current list here https://destiney-arkaden.com/university-search/

Use the filter to narrow down the search to your field of interest. It will then show you an overview of the course and the link to the school website, where you will find further information on the application process.

Also, if you'd like to, here’s my group that I manage on SETLINN, a social media platform that provides information and connects people to study, work and live abroad. I share regular insights and experience there, plus guide people who are interested in migrating.
https://setlinn.com/groups/da-lounge/
Feel free to connect if you’d like.
Re: My First Major Job Interview In Germany (true Life Story) by monkmike(m): 10:51pm On Jul 10, 2022
KristaPretty:


Omo, not all o. Until you get to the Tenses and Cases aspect then na war

I started from A1, hence it was slightly easy but It is definitely not easy at all at all

So, what's your plan with the language? Want to study in Germany in German?
Re: My First Major Job Interview In Germany (true Life Story) by monkmike(m): 10:58pm On Jul 10, 2022
BrodaAgbaya:
NICE
Would like to come for a Masters in TUM, Munich but the language barrier has always been a bother for me. How easy was it for you to learn the language and how`s life in Munich or Berlin. I know they are both like Abuja and Lagos respectively.

I hope there are good paying jobs for Africans without discrimination

You can study in TUM or any other part of Germany without German proficiency, especially at the Master's level. In courses where German language is required at the Master level, it may only be up to A2, which is, in my opinion, easy to attain.

Learning German was easy for me; I had the interest and practised as much as possible using all the means exposed to me - neighbours at home, colleagues mini-job, listening to radio stations, watching German TV shows and movies, tandem classes and practising on my own. The secret is simply PRACTICE!

Munich vs Berlin; this depends on your field of study or career path. Munich offers more soft works than Berlin. You will find more of Software/IT companies in Munich, and the state generally pays higher than Berlin. However, accommodation and other living costs are quite higher in Munich compared to Berlin.

Berlin, on the other hand, has all types of jobs, including Software/IT, and the cost of living is relatively cheaper. Also, Berlin is way more multi-cultural and international than Munich.

So, in the end, it really depends on you and what you are looking for.

Feel free to connect with me on Setlinn, where I share regular insights and experience about Germany, plus guide people who are interested in migrating.
https://setlinn.com/groups/da-lounge/
Re: My First Major Job Interview In Germany (true Life Story) by monkmike(m): 10:59pm On Jul 10, 2022
Transcriber:
cheesy
Well me I just learnt basic

I no dey go Germany, I dey my Naija kampe shocked grin

Make una carry una cross. Sehr gut Schwester smiley

Lol smiley

Nice one. Respect man.
Re: My First Major Job Interview In Germany (true Life Story) by monkmike(m): 11:00pm On Jul 10, 2022
Nehyooh:
I just jhave this natural flare for that nation called Germany, am hoping to study there through scholarship. Please I need enlightenment, thanks.

Sure, always happy to help.
Here’s my group that I manage on SETLINN, a social media platform that provides information and connects people to study, work and live abroad. I share regular insights and experience there, plus guide people who are interested in migrating.
https://setlinn.com/groups/da-lounge/
I think it'd be best to connect there.
Re: My First Major Job Interview In Germany (true Life Story) by monkmike(m): 11:06pm On Jul 10, 2022
Asour:


You don't learn languages fast?

Do you realize that you are writing in English JUST because we were colonized by England?

And that you could have been writing in Portuguese if we were colonized by Portugal.

So you may be selling yourself short.

I think people have different rates at which they learn a new language. Also, the style of learning also affects how long it takes to grab the language.

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