Your rejections have a reason. You just never get to hear it.
I have screened out over 1,000 applications myself and hired over 100 people. In this coaching I tell you what I would see in your documents and in how you come across, if I were still the one deciding. In English, for expats and internationals across Germany.
I sat on the hiring side for 7+ years
As HR Manager and Head of People: 1,000+ interviews conducted, 100+ people hired, from start-ups to corporates.
Head of HR roles at DekaBank, Procter & Gamble, SharkNinja, Liferay, AMG Engineering, and Rail-Flow.
Why most applications fail before anyone reads them
Four mechanics from my own practice, no invented statistics. And the reason you'll never find this on your own: I signed off on hundreds of rejections myself and knew the real reason behind every one. It was never in the letter.
- 1
The 30-second sort
Round one doesn't assess, it sorts. I rarely had more than 30 seconds per CV.
- 2
The missing anchor
If your role isn't in the top third, I have to hunt for it. I put it aside and pick up the next one.
- 3
Claims without evidence
Team player, motivated and resilient sits in almost every CV, which is why it says nothing. One number beats three adjectives.
- 4
The rejection gives no reason
A specific reason can create legal exposure. So you change something on instinct and repeat the mistake in your next application.
That's the gap I close. I tell you what your rejection would have said.
30 minutes, free, no sales pressure.
The messages that make this job worth it
Real results from my coaching, shared with permission. Quotes are kept in their original German, last names left out on purpose.
Alex
Dual-study position at SAP
TodayNick, die Zusage von SAP ist da!!17:42Duales Studium ab September. Ohne deine CV-Runde wäre das nie passiert. Danke dir!17:42Riesen Glückwunsch, Alex! Mega verdient 💪17:45
Pablo
Promotion to Director
TodayIch habs eben unterschrieben: 120k fix + 25% Bonus.11:08Danke für den Realitätscheck vor der Verhandlung, ich hätte sonst viel zu früh Ja gesagt.11:09Glückwunsch, Director! 🎉11:16
Annie
HR Business Partner, straight out of university
TodayNick, ich hab die Zusage als HR Business Partner bekommen, mein erster richtiger Job! 60k zum Einstieg.19:23Ohne dich hätte ich nicht gewusst, wie ich mich als Berufseinsteigerin überhaupt verkaufen soll.19:24Und ob du das kannst. Glückwunsch, Annie! 🙌19:31
Why this is different from classic career coaching
Classic coaching
- Textbook knowledge about how applications should work
- A certificate as qualification
- Never made a hiring decision themselves
- Generic tips for every industry
The hiring-manager perspective
- Over 1,000 interviews conducted personally
- 7 years of own people leadership
- Over 100 hiring decisions made personally
- Judgment from the person who usually makes that call
How it works
Career Quick Check
30 minutes, free, no obligation.
- We figure out whether coaching is the right fit for you right now
- If it isn't, I'll tell you honestly
- Calendar confirmation right after booking, no sales pressure
Career Kick-off with potential analysis
90 minutes plus a written roadmap.
- Upfront: career potential test on strengths, drivers, and working style
- Comparable assessments cost €150 to €300 on their own
- In the session: where you stand, where you're headed, what's realistic
- Within 48 hours: your written Career Roadmap
- Plus my honest package recommendation, even when it's “none”
Your package starts
Fixed term, fixed sessions, clear deliverables.
- Book within 14 days and the full €199 is credited
- Momentum: guidance every two weeks
- Tailwind: weekly rhythm, I source roles and tailor your materials per application
You decide, you hit send
I research, write, and prepare.
- Applications always go out through you
- No automated applications, nothing goes out without your okay
Step 1 · Required first step, also bookable on its own
Career Kick-off
The required first step before any package: where you stand, your target roles, your written Career Roadmap. You get my honest package recommendation only afterward, even if it is none at all.
How your Kick-off works
Potential test + review
Upfront: career potential test, plus I review your CV and LinkedIn.
90 minutes 1:1
Where you stand, your job search strategy.
Roadmap within 48 h
Full roadmap to run yourself, or with my support.
Fully credited
Book a package within 14 days and the €199 comes straight off.
The quantifiable parts alone add up to €400 to €750. This is what the roadmap looks like (sample, fictional example):
View the sample roadmapWho the packages aren’t for: pure entry-level candidates straight out of university (the free CV checklist and the Kick-off alone are a better fit) and C-level searches. The packages are built for professionals and leaders already in the workforce.
Ready to Apply
incl. VAT
For you, if you want your materials at hiring-manager standard and want to run the search yourself.
Your Kick-off (€199) is fully credited: book within 14 days of your roadmap and the package price is all you pay in total.
Monthly installments available on request via Klarna, interest-free and at no surcharge. Or pay by Klarna invoice with 30 days to settle.
- CV fully rewritten, not just feedback
- Master cover letter template for your target roles: adapted to any role in minutes instead of starting from scratch
- LinkedIn profile optimization: audit plus new copy for headline, About, and experience
- 2 sessions of 45 minutes: finalize your CV, then fine-tune your search strategy
- Email support during the term, response within 2 business days
€517 in itemized value is part of the package, plus the personal sessions and ongoing support you can't buy separately at all.
Book a free Career CheckRecommended
Momentum
incl. VAT · equivalent to 895 € per month
For you, if you're actively searching and want to be guided, not just set up.
Your Kick-off (€199) is fully credited: book within 14 days of your roadmap and the package price is all you pay in total.
Monthly installments available on request via Klarna, interest-free and at no surcharge. Or pay by Klarna invoice with 30 days to settle.
- Everything in Ready to Apply
- 4 strategy sessions, every two weeks: you're never more than two weeks alone with uncertainty
- Mock interview: 45 minutes in real-interview mode plus 15 minutes of feedback, tailored to your target role
- The Interview Workbook (regularly €27) is included as working material for the sessions
- Detailed feedback on up to 6 real applications: fit, keywords, red flags, within 2 business days
- Rejection analysis on up to 4 rejections: we classify each one (screening, interview, or final round), look for patterns, and derive one concrete adjustment
- Focused salary prep in your final session: target number, talking points, counters for the 3 most common objections, often the single highest-return part of the package: even a small raise pays back the package many times over
€705 in itemized value is part of the package, before the sessions and rejection analysis even come in.
Book a free Career CheckTailwind
incl. VAT · equivalent to 997 € per month
For you, if the search has to run alongside a full-time job, without carrying it alone.
Your Kick-off (€199) is fully credited: book within 14 days of your roadmap and the package price is all you pay in total.
Monthly installments available on request via Klarna, interest-free and at no surcharge. Or pay by Klarna invoice with 30 days to settle.
- Everything in Momentum
- Weekly check-in (30 minutes): pipeline, blockers, week plan, you're never more than a week without a plan
- Up to 5 matching roles per week, sourced by me, each with a quick A/B/C assessment
- CV and cover letter tailored per application, up to 2 per week, ready to send
- Every application goes through the same lens I use to hire or reject candidates myself
- Short briefing before every real interview (15 to 20 minutes, the day before)
- Salary negotiation support for every offer (45 minutes, plus availability during negotiation days), often worth the entire package price on its own
- Response within 24 hours on business days
€705 in itemized value is included. The real difference can't be priced though: I actively work on your search every week, instead of just advising.
Book a free Career CheckEvery engagement starts with the Career Kick-off (199 €), fully credited when you book a package within 14 days. Month-to-month extension is possible, and Tailwind is capped at 4 parallel clients.
How we’ll actually work together
So you know what you’re signing up for: the principles I work by, and what you can count on in return.
A fixed rhythm, not a scramble for slots
Every session in your term gets scheduled upfront. In Tailwind, every week follows the same beat: you send a short update by Sunday, then you get my shortlist of roles and we hold the check-in.
The 48-hour principle
Deliverables like your Career Roadmap or your new CV land within 48 hours of the session. Feedback on your applications comes within 2 business days.
Reliably reachable, not constantly on call
In Tailwind I respond within 24 hours on business days, within 2 business days on the other packages. In exchange, you get my full attention in every session and document.
You stay in the driver's seat
I research, write, and prepare. Decisions and submissions are always made by you, no automated applications sent in your name.
Deliberately limited spots
I take on a maximum of 4 Tailwind clients at a time, so the weekly rhythm actually happens for everyone. When it's full, there's a waitlist instead of watered-down attention.
A real close
The last session always happens: we document where you stand and you get your updated roadmap, whether you've already signed an offer or are continuing the search on your own.
Not ready for a call yet?
Grab the free CV checklist first, PDF, straight to your inbox, no appointment needed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you actually coach in English, or is this a translated page?
I coach in English, not just German. If you're applying for jobs in Germany and prefer to work in English, whether you're relocating, already living here, or applying remotely, that's exactly what this is.
Why do I have to start with the Kick-off?
Without a clear read on your situation and target roles, I'd be optimizing materials for a goal we never actually checked. The Kick-off sets the direction of the search, and the resulting Career Roadmap is the working basis for every package. It also works on its own: if you just want clarity, you can book only the Kick-off. And if you do book a package afterward, the full €199 is credited toward the package price.
Is the Kick-off credited toward the package price?
Yes, in full. Book a package within 14 days of receiving your Career Roadmap and I deduct the entire €199 from the package price. In total you pay only the package price, so the Kick-off effectively costs you nothing extra. After those 14 days, the regular package price applies on top of the Kick-off you already paid; the exact cutoff date is in the email that comes with your roadmap.
I'm not fluent in German. Can you still help me find a job here?
Yes, that's one of the situations I help with most. Plenty of roles in Frankfurt's international companies, especially in finance, consulting, and tech, are filled in English. What matters is knowing how German hiring managers actually screen candidates, structure interviews, and judge CVs, and that's exactly what I teach, in English.
Do you source roles and apply for me?
In the Tailwind package, I source up to 5 matching roles for you every week and tailor your CV and cover letter specifically for each one, ready to send. Submission always happens through you: you decide where you apply and keep control of your data. I'm an advisor, not a recruiter placing you with a company.
Which package is right for me?
As a rule of thumb: Ready to Apply if you just want hire-ready materials and want to run the search yourself. Momentum if you're actively searching and want to be guided through to the interview, that's the right choice for most people. Tailwind if the search has to run alongside a full-time job and you want me actively involved every week. You'll get a concrete recommendation during the Kick-off.
How fast will I have a new job?
I won't promise that, and anyone who does isn't being straight with you. A realistic search at the professional or leadership level often takes three to six months. What I do promise: your materials pass the hiring-manager test, you walk into every interview prepared, and we actually analyze every response instead of sending applications into the void.
What if the Kick-off doesn't help me?
Then you get your money back. If, after the session and your Career Roadmap, you don't feel like you've made real progress, tell me within 7 days and I'll refund the full €199. The risk is on me, not you.
What if my package doesn't pay off?
Then you get your money back. If your raise or new salary doesn't cover your package price within 12 months of completing it, I'll refund the package in full, on proof by email.
Do I have to pay for a package all at once?
No. All three packages can be paid in monthly installments via Klarna on request, interest-free and at no surcharge. The total price stays exactly the same. Alternatively there's the Klarna invoice with 30 days to settle. Just let me know what works for you during the Kick-off.
What if I'm still searching when my package ends?
You can extend month to month, at the scope of your package and cheaper than the package's average monthly rate. No new package, no new Kick-off required.
Do I need to be in Frankfurt in person?
No, coaching runs entirely online via video call. If you're in one of the cities I visit, we can meet in person for the Kick-off on request.
Can I deduct this from my taxes?
Usually, yes: job-search costs and professional development are typically deductible as work-related expenses in Germany. That depends on your individual tax situation though, so confirm the exact deductibility with your tax advisor or local tax office. I can't guarantee it for your specific case.
Career Quick Check
The honest feedback companies won’t give you, in English. 30 minutes on a call, a clear read on your situation, one concrete next step.
30 minutes, free. Available: Monday to Friday, 11:30 AM to 8 PM (CET).