Category: Jobs
Integrationsratswahlen: What is it? Who can Take Part?
The Integrationsrat elections are coming up soon in NRW, May 25th, to be exact. To understand what that is and why you should take part, Read More
Language Proficiency: Certificates vs Capabilities
To start an Ausbildung, BFD, EFD, FSJ, FÖJ, one requires good communication skills in German. But how is this “good” skill measured? How do you Read More
What to do When You Lose Your Job in Germany
Loosing your job can be hard for everyone, but it gets even harder if you don’t prepare before you become “unemployed” can be even harder Read More
Trust in Professions Kenya vs Germany. Mistrust in Politicians Universal
A German-based marketing research firm, GfK Verein released a report dubbed “Global Study on Trust in Professions”, which looked at how much people in different countries Read More
Where to Find the Correct Professional Training Course (Fort/Weiterbildung)
The variety of courses are enormous and searching on google for training courses can be overwhelming. Here a few tips and sites to help you Read More
Laws Governing Parental Leave (Elternzeit) and Protection of Working Mothers (Mutterschutz) in Germany
Most companies consider employing women a risk, mainly because women get pregnant and take paid maternity leave. Some companies will either avoid employing women, give Read More
Laws Governing Paid Study Leave (Bildungsurlaub) for Employees
To take part in professional training course, one needs to get permission from the boss but for the paid study leave, the law stands behind the Read More
Nanjira Sambuli, Martha Chumo and Other Kenyan Techies in Berlin for Re:publica 2014
Re:publica is the “innest” tech event on this side of the Meridian. It started as a blogger’s conference and has evolved to attract innovation hub managers, Read More
Danger of a Single Email: Don’t Give Up Yet
So yesterday I stumbled upon a guy who was very upset with me. In his words I ignored him when he needed help to publicize Read More
Types of Professional Training Courses (Berufliche Fort/Weiterbildung)
With professional training there are different types, but a major distinction has to be made between training to help you fit into your current position Read More
Top 10 Companies to Work for in Kenya and Germany
Which companies are the best to work for? Different consultancy firms around the world run surveys each year to release a list of the Read More
Information on Parental Benefit (Elterngeld) in Germany
Parental benefit is an important source of support for families in the first twelve (or fourteen) months of their child’s life. The benefit cushions the Read More
Laws, Dos and Don’ts of the Probation Period (Probezeit)
Employers have the choice whether or not to stipulate a probation period (probezeit) for new employees or not BUT for Tariff and Ausbildung contracts the Read More
Germany Ranks Badly in the Global Talent Competitiveness Index
INSEAD, in partnership with Singapore’s Human Capital Leadership Institute and Adecco, has created the first ranking of 103 countries on their ability to attract and Read More