Pick me!

Applying for jobs in Germany, Austria or Switzerland?

The application process has changed. CVs are screened by applicant tracking systems, recruiters search for candidates on LinkedIn, and generative AI can create application texts within seconds. A strong application still needs to show what you can do, what experience you bring and why an employer should want to meet you.

Pick me! is a practical job search guide for the German-speaking DACH market. It helps local and international applicants understand how applications work in Germany, Austria and Switzerland and how to present their experience clearly throughout the process.

Inside, you will learn how to:

• define your professional direction and identify your strengths
• find suitable jobs through job boards, company websites, LinkedIn, recruiters and your network
• read job ads carefully and identify essential requirements and relevant keywords
• create an ATS-friendly CV or resume that works for digital systems and human readers
• write a focused cover letter for the role and company
• use LinkedIn for job search, professional visibility and recruiter contact
• use generative AI to analyse job ads, improve application documents and practise interview questions
• prepare for competency-based interviews, difficult questions and salary negotiations
• follow up professionally and refine your approach when applications are not leading to interviews

The book includes practical examples, reflection questions, wording suggestions, checklists and a collection of AI prompts. It supports you step by step, from your first career decision to the final interview and follow-up.

This guide is especially useful for:

• international professionals applying in the DACH region
• job seekers who want to modernise their CV and application strategy
• career changers and people returning to work
• applicants who want to use LinkedIn, ATS knowledge and AI more effectively

Build an application that is clear, relevant and personal, and approach your next job search with a practical plan.