Hi everyone,
I’m looking for honest advice from people who successfully moved to Germany for work, especially in finance or corporate roles.
Quick background:
- 28F, based in Morocco
- I have a master degree in International Finance (my degree is recognized in Germany)
- Currently working in treasury (corporate environment), and have 5 years of experience so far (in Morocco)
- I attempted CFA (didn’t pass yet, but still considering continuing)
- Meanwhile, Im trying to improve my financial skills, so I follow some CFI courses to get certificates
- Actively applying to jobs in Germany but not getting traction so far
- Trying to learn German (using Duolingo and DW learn German apps)
I’m trying to understand what actually works in real life, not just what’s written online.
For those who made it:
- Did you secure a job before moving, or move first and search locally?
- How did you handle visa sponsorship in practice?
- What made your profile “click” with German employers?
- Did you tailor your CV specifically to the German market?
- How long did the whole process realistically take you?
Right now, I feel like I might be missing something strategic; whether it’s positioning, skills, or approach. (My goal is to secure a job within 12-18 months).
Any concrete advice, experiences (even failures), or things you wish you knew earlier would really help.
(The picture is just to get more attention).
Thanks a lot 🙏