"So Informative": Woman Lands Job in Germany, Shares Tips and Warnings, SA Impressed

• One young lady in South Africa gave people some tricks and tips on how she got a job in Germany
• She also cautioned individuals about the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) when it comes to applying for overseas countries
• Mzansi netizens reacted as they flocked to the comments section to express their thoughts

A young woman in South Africa has become an inspiration to many after sharing her incredible journey of landing a job in Germany.

SA woman shares how she landed a job in Germany

In a recent post which she shared on TikTok under the handle @melanin.inberlin, she detailed the steps she took to secure the opportunity, providing valuable insights for others looking to work abroad.

@melanin.inberlin expressed how she first did her research by looking for countries that have a shortage in her field of work or career. She then advised individuals to go onto Linkedin and place the location of the shortage skills that they had identified.

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"I can only speak for Germany because that where I got majority of my responses because of the industry that I am in, so in other words I stoped concentrating on looking for a job in South Africa and put in more of my efforts into finding a job in Germany," @melanin said in the her video.

She then went on to say that people should not be afraid to change their CVs as recruiters are recruiting from the "international pools," so to avoid your CV being lost in translation because it looks "regular," make the changes that are need she expressed.

"Please don't use AI, some combines are actually now trying to fast-track the process of their hiring systems. They are actually putting in systems that can read into AI, so they then can tell that your CV was not generated by you but rather a machine."

@melanin.inberlin explained the fifth step by saying that people should not be too afraid to message others on LinkedIn. She also warned individuals that she is not sure if people on LinkedIn would appreciate that, but it was something she did.

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When sending a message to people at that specific company, she went straight in by asking who the recruiters and human resources department were. She included a few bullet points about who she is and attached her CV.

She ended off by noting that it is always super important to apply for a job via the company's website rather than LinkedIn.

Watch the video below:

SA reacts to the TikTok video

The clip gained attention, with many South Africans expressing how motivated they felt to pursue their dreams of working overseas. While others have praised her determination and resourcefulness.

Naynay said:

"I’ll do this when I am certain that I have at least R250K in savings for moving."

Queen Tee added:

"That was so informative."

Ziggy Arora wrote:

"Love a girlie who gets to the point as is about uplifting. Thank you babes."

Airplanesnrunways expressed:

"Girl, I've been looking since 2009. I'm in HR, I'm a solid citizen. I'm still in SA. It's about luck and networks."

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RoyalRefiloe wrote:

"Thank you, Mama. I appreciate this advice so much. When I quit my job, I was determined to better myself, but I have been playing small & winning small."

Clara commented:

"Kusho ukuthi I must shoot my shot on these HR mense."

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Source: Briefly News