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Speak German? Want to work from home? Here’s a job for you

Looking for work in Germany? Here's an opportunity that just might suit you.

Speak German? Want to work from home? Here’s a job for you
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Moving abroad can truly transform your life. You learn about yourself, perhaps learn a new language, adapt to a new culture and lifestyle.

But it can be hard to find work.

Maybe your language skills are a bit rusty. Perhaps there just aren’t enough jobs to go around in your field.

There are a number of obstacles – but if you’re looking for work opportunities in Germany, here are 6 reasons working as an online advertising assessor with Lionbridge might just be perfect for you…

1. You can work from home

Or the local café while scarfing down schnecken, if that suits your fancy.

At Lionbridge you will be working to help improve the quality of internet services. For example, you might be reviewing online ads for quality.

I love working with the ads programme,” says Belinda, who works with Lionbridge from the US. “The ability to work from my home instead of hussling off to an office cubical brings an enjoyable way to work.”

The only things you need to work with Lionbridge are a computer, an Android smartphone and an internet connection. At home, at your mother-in-law’s, at the beach, on a vineyard…the possibilities are endless. No one wants to waste a way in a cubicle anyway.

2. Set your own hours

More time for joie de vivre! That also makes it easier to fit in things like spontaneous lunch with your friends or picking up the kids from nursery.

Working with Lionbridge you are a freelancer or independent contractor, and can choose what hours work best for you. If you only want to work two days a week, go for it. If you’d rather spread out the workload and have a “regular job” to do each morning, that works too!

I love the flexibility that comes with working for Lionbridge,” says Laura, who works with Lionbridge in Germany. “It allows me to make my own schedule, be here when my kids get home from school, and still contribute to our family financially.”

3. Practice your language skills

You do have to be fluent in German for this job, but hey – you’ve been meaning to get more practice anyways, right?

Although you can work from wherever you like, you have to be living in Germany to work with Lionbridge, and you should have lived there for at least three years. If that’s you, welcome!

4. Multi-task

Another nice thing about being an independent contractor is that you can choose what to work with. Think a certain assignment sounds tedious? Don’t take it. On the other hand, if you like to juggle, that works, too!

5. Competitive pay

The pay rates at Lionbridge are good, plus there are no fees for joining. Just remember that as a contractor you are responsible to pay your own taxes.

6. It’s a great transition

Sometimes you just need a little extra work in between jobs, or while you look for something else. We get that. At Lionbridge you if you choose to leave your roles, you just need to give the company one day's notice.

Or as Belinda notes, “Life isn’t always predictable. The flexibility is perfect for me.”

So just like that you can be ready to move on to new things!

Interested? Find out more or apply now

This article was produced by The Local and sponsored by Lionbridge.

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WORKING IN GERMANY

Which Bavaria-based companies regularly hire English speakers?

Bavaria is no doubt a beautiful state with a strong economy, but can be a hard place for non-German speakers to integrate. The Local takes a look at job opportunities in Germany’s southeastern 'Free State.'

Which Bavaria-based companies regularly hire English speakers?

Munich ranks third in German cities with the highest total GDP, behind Berlin and Hamburg, but in terms of GDP per capita, it’s higher than both of them.

It also consistently ranks high, often highest, in terms of average household income.

As of 2023, nine of the 40 companies listed on DAX, Germany’s stock index, were based in Bavaria. Seven of those are based specifically in Munich.

While Frankfurt is commonly known to be Germany’s business capital, Munich can claim the title of Germany’s insurance capital, which is saying something, as Germany is home to some of the largest insurance firms in the world, like Allianz.

Beyond the state’s capital city, a number of international companies are based elsewhere in Bavaria, particularly in the Franken region, near Nuremberg.

Which companies actively hire English speakers?

Bavaria, and Munich in particular, is home to a number of companies at the forefront of international business. But the state is known for its traditional, sometimes conservative, culture, which affects its business culture as well.

Whereas companies embracing English as their primary business language are easy to find in Berlin, the practice is less common in the south. That said, there are some notable exceptions. 

Sportswear giants, Adidas and Puma, both have their headquarters near Nuremberg in Herzogenaurach, and regularly recruit English speaking international talent.

“As an international company, our teams reflect the rich diversity of our consumers and communities,” Jon Greenhalgh, Senior Manager Media Relations for Adidas told The Local. “Fostering a culture of inclusion where we value and leverage differences, ensures that we can authentically engage with our employees and truly connect with our consumers.”

He added that around 40 per cent of Adidas’ Germany-based employees are foreign nationals, from over 100 different countries.

Siemens and BMW rank among Bavaria’s top employers, and are also known to hire their fair share of foreigners.

“In Germany, we recently had around 2,000 open positions,” Konstanze Somborn told The Local on behalf of Siemens AG.

He added that Siemens operates in 190 countries. “That is why we value international teams very much…English as a common language is very usual.”

READ ALSO: ‘Which German companies want to hire foreigners?’

Similarly, BMW hires workers from a variety of backgrounds. 

“Every year, we hire lots of internationals and welcome them to the BMW Group,” Dr. Hans-Peter Ketterl, a press spokesman for BMW Group told The Local. 

But not all of these positions are available to non-German speakers.

Ketterl added that BMW’s working language is German in the country, even though, “English is an indispensable entry requirement as the second corporate language in many areas of the company.”

Check job boards and follow best practices

If it’s your first time applying for jobs in Germany, make sure to change your resume to the German format, even for English positions.

While Germany is home to its own job boards, like Xing, LinkedIn is probably the best place to start. In addition to searching for positions based in your preferred location, you can check relevant groups, like Munich Startups, to broaden your horizons.

The English Jobs in Germany website is also a good resource to start with. 

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