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Hi everyone,

I’m currently looking for a part-time/student job as an international student and wanted to ask something specifically about job searching etiquette in Germany.

I often hear that it can help to go in person to stores, companies, bakeries, clothing shops, etc. and ask directly if they are hiring. But honestly I’m not really sure how that works here.

Is it considered normal in Germany to walk into a company/store and ask for a job or leave your CV?

Should you ask for the manager directly?

If the manager is there, what do people usually say and what kind of questions do they normally ask?

If an employee says that the manager is not there, what should you usually do in that situation?

Is there a better time or hour of the day to go?

Do people usually bring a printed CV and Anschreiben with them?

I’m still trying to understand how the job search culture works here, especially in smaller cities like Siegen 😅

Would really appreciate any advice or personal experiences. Thanks!

Hi everyone,

I’m currently looking for a part-time/student job as an international student and wanted to ask something specifically about job searching etiquette in Germany.

I often hear that it can help to go in person to stores, companies, bakeries, clothing shops, etc. and ask directly if they are hiring. But honestly I’m not really sure how that works here.

Is it considered normal in Germany to walk into a company/store and ask for a job or leave your CV?

Should you ask for the manager directly?

If the manager is there, what do people usually say and what kind of questions do they normally ask?

If an employee says that the manager is not there, what should you usually do in that situation?

Is there a better time or hour of the day to go?

Do people usually bring a printed CV and Anschreiben with them?

I’m still trying to understand how the job search culture works here, especially in smaller cities like Siegen 😅

Would really appreciate any advice or personal experiences. Thanks!

Hi everyone,

I’m currently looking for a part-time/student job as an international student and wanted to ask something specifically about job searching etiquette in Germany.

I often hear that it can help to go in person to stores, companies, bakeries, clothing shops, etc. and ask directly if they are hiring. But honestly I’m not really sure how that works here.

Is it considered normal in Germany to walk into a company/store and ask for a job or leave your CV?

Should you ask for the manager directly?

If the manager is there, what do people usually say and what kind of questions do they normally ask?

If an employee says that the manager is not there, what should you usually do in that situation?

Is there a better time or hour of the day to go?

Do people usually bring a printed CV and Anschreiben with them?

I’m still trying to understand how the job search culture works here, especially in smaller cities like Siegen 😅

Would really appreciate any advice or personal experiences. Thanks!

Hi everyone,

I’m currently looking for a part-time/student job in Siegen as an international student and wanted to ask something specifically about job searching etiquette in Germany.

I often hear that it can help to go in person to stores, companies, bakeries, clothing shops, etc. and ask directly if they are hiring. But honestly I’m not really sure how that works here.

Is it considered normal in Germany to walk into a company/store and ask for a job or leave your CV?

Should you ask for the manager directly?

If the manager is there, what do people usually say and what kind of questions do they normally ask?

If an employee says that the manager is not there, what should you usually do in that situation?

Is there a better time or hour of the day to go?

Do people usually bring a printed CV and Anschreiben with them?

I’m still trying to understand how the job search culture works here, especially in smaller cities like Siegen 😅

Would really appreciate any advice or personal experiences. Thanks!

Hi everyone,

I’m currently looking for a part-time/student job in Siegen as an international student and wanted to ask something specifically about job searching etiquette in Germany.

I often hear that it can help to go in person to stores, companies, bakeries, clothing shops, etc. and ask directly if they are hiring. But honestly I’m not really sure how that works here.

Is it considered normal in Germany to walk into a company/store and ask for a job or leave your CV?

Should you ask for the manager directly?

If the manager is there, what do people usually say and what kind of questions do they normally ask?

If an employee says that the manager is not there, what should you usually do in that situation?

Is there a better time or hour of the day to go?

Do people usually bring a printed CV and Anschreiben with them?

I’m still trying to understand how the job search culture works here, especially in smaller cities like Siegen 😅

Would really appreciate any advice or personal experiences. Thanks!

Hi everyone,

I’m currently looking for a part-time/student job in Siegen as an international student and wanted to ask something specifically about job searching etiquette in Germany.

I often hear that it can help to go in person to stores, companies, bakeries, clothing shops, etc. and ask directly if they are hiring. But honestly I’m not really sure how that works here.

Is it considered normal in Germany to walk into a company/store and ask for a job or leave your CV?

Should you ask for the manager directly?

If the manager is there, what do people usually say and what kind of questions do they normally ask?

If an employee says that the manager is not there, what should you usually do in that situation?

Is there a better time or hour of the day to go?

Do people usually bring a printed CV and Anschreiben with them?

I’m still trying to understand how the job search culture works here, especially in smaller cities like Siegen 😅

Would really appreciate any advice or personal experiences. Thanks!

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Hi everyone,

I’m currently looking for a part-time/student job in Siegen as an international student and wanted to ask something specifically about job searching etiquette in Germany.

I often hear that it can help to go in person to stores, companies, bakeries, clothing shops, etc. and ask directly if they are hiring. But honestly I’m not really sure how that works here.

Is it considered normal in Germany to walk into a company/store and ask for a job or leave your CV?

Should you ask for the manager directly?

If the manager is there, what do people usually say and what kind of questions do they normally ask?

If an employee says that the manager is not there, what should you usually do in that situation?

Is there a better time or hour of the day to go?

Do people usually bring a printed CV and Anschreiben with them?

I’m still trying to understand how the job search culture works here, especially in smaller cities like Siegen 😅

Would really appreciate any advice or personal experiences. Thanks!

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Hi everyone,

I’m currently looking for a part-time/student job in Siegen as an international student and wanted to ask something specifically about job searching etiquette in Germany.

I often hear that it can help to go in person to stores, companies, bakeries, clothing shops, etc. and ask directly if they are hiring. But honestly I’m not really sure how that works here.

Is it considered normal in Germany to walk into a company/store and ask for a job or leave your CV?

Should you ask for the manager directly?

If the manager is there, what do people usually say and what kind of questions do they normally ask?

If an employee says that the manager is not there, what should you usually do in that situation?

Is there a better time or hour of the day to go?

Do people usually bring a printed CV and Anschreiben with them?

I’m still trying to understand how the job search culture works here, especially in smaller cities like Siegen 😅

Would really appreciate any advice or personal experiences. Thanks!

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Hi everyone,

I’m currently living in Siegen and looking for a part-time or student job alongside my DSH/future Master’s studies at the University of Siegen.

I’m interested in:

- laboratory assistant or lab-related work

- clothing stores / sales

- bakeries

- small parts assembly

- packaging small items

- stocking shelves in supermarkets or stores

I have a background in Biochemistry and already gained practical experience in laboratories. My German level is around B1–B2 and my English level is B2.

Unfortunately, I still haven’t been able to get an interview, even though I prepared a simple German CV with a photo and an Anschreiben, and I’m trying to apply more actively now.

I also heard that in Germany it can help to go in person and ask directly, but I’m honestly not sure how to approach that or if there’s a specific etiquette for it here.

If anyone knows companies, stores, or temporary work agencies in Siegen that are currently hiring, I’d really appreciate any recommendations 🙂

Also, any general tips about applying for jobs in Germany would be really helpful.

Thank you in advance!