If you’re serious about building your career in Germany, this is where motivation meets opportunity.

Practical and interactive, these workshops are designed for graduates and professionals entering the German job market. Indeed, understanding the application norms, how to beat the job ads, the interview process and local negotiation standards  can feel overwhelming . But with access to the right knowledge and techniques, you can move forward with clarity and confidence. 

Become an ACE in the German Job Market

The ACE framework: Applicant → Candidate → Employee

At Early Edgers, we believe that building a career in Germany is a process: and every stage requires different tools, mindsets, and strategies.
That’s why we created the ACE Framework, a proven 3-step approach designed to help you succeed at every stage of your professional journey. 
Each stage builds on the previous one: so you can move from Applicant to Candidate to Employee.

Weekly online workshops

Join from anywhere and follow each step of the ACE Framework. Each 2 hour online session focuses on one stage of the framework (covering two modules per session) to help you build your career in Germany step by step.

A

Applicant

Get seen & reach out​

Module 1

The trusted applicant
blueprint

Build a flawless applicant profile (CV & LinkedIn deep dive)
Think your CV needs to be different to get noticed? Wrong, it needs to be flawless, and an honest reflection of who you are. This module also covers personal branding and how to create a compelling profile beyond your CV. Learn to apply for the roles that fit you right now!

Module 2

Creating your own Opportunities

Discover how to bypass job boards: how to target companies, use sales best practices to approach recruiters directly, and understand hidden channels. Stop waiting for openings. learn how to write outreach that get you responses and start creating your own opportunities.

24€

C

Candidate

From conversation to contract​

Module 3

Interviews aren’t tests
– they’re conversations

Most people go into interviews trying to impress without understanding why each step exists. But interviews aren’t about perfect answers: they’re about knowing who you’re talking to and what matters to them. Learn how to speak to each gatekeeper on an equal footing approach and gather the information you need to know to see if the role truly fits. 

Module 4

Negotiating offers like a local

Think it’s just about the salary? Think again. We’ll go through typical German contract clauses, from duration to notice period, to give you the confidence to lead the conversation. Learn what’s standard, what’s negotiable, and how to close the deal without feeling undervalued.

24€

E

Employee​

From your first till last day at work​

Module 5

Onboard & integrate successfully

Navigate the first steps of your professional life in Germany: from completing onboarding to passing your probation successfully. Get an insight on what a typical performance review structure look like to grow your career and get clarity on how the tax and insurance systems work in Germany. 

Module 6

Thrive, grow & transition

Learn how to build a long-term career in Germany: from understanding typical seniority levels and promotion paths to managing professional transitions. We’ll also cover how  notice periods, resignations, and layoffs work in Germany, and how to navigate these steps strategically. 

24€

Not sure yet? Join the free info webinar

Curious about how the ACE Framework works or what you’ll gain from the Early Edgers Career Workshops?
Join our weekly 45-minute live webinar to discover the program, meet Celine Barns, and ask your questions directly.

Perfect if you want to understand the approach before joining a full workshop.

The fast track workshop

Prefer learning in person? Join our bi monthly 4-hour Fast Track Workshop in Berlin to go through all three stages (A → C → E) in one immersive, interactive session. Limited to 10 participants maximum to guarantee a customized learning experience. 

Testimonial:

"For me the benefits are both practical and psychological. We were given a lot of practical and immediately useful information to apply to our job search, Celine demystified the hiring process, making all my future efforts much more purposeful. Afterwards I felt encouraged, empowered and very motivated, because we are afraid of these stages, trying without knowing, and these sessions have made the hiring process much clearer and thus less scary, more approachable. Now I feel like I know where my effort should go. I wish I had this resource when I first came to Germany, I think by now I would have been much further along."
Osama

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