Landing a job is not an easy task, especially if the market is as competitive as Germany. Shabnam Surita moved to Germany from India in 2017 to work as a researcher. 

Since then, Shabnam has juggled multiple jobs — in the social sector, academia, and journalism. This journey wasn’t easy, as she had to navigate the tricks of a completely new job market. 

In this episode of Meet the Germans, Shabnam shares the tips she picked up during her job searching days — things she wished someone had told her earlier!

Helping Shabnam out, her colleague Johanna Rüdiger brings the latest on Germany's new employment law. 

Would you like to work in Germany? In which field do you want to work? Share your experiences with us! 

In the Meet the Germans video series, Shabnam looks at all things German, but from her perspective. You'll see her trying out typical German activities, providing insider tips about life in Germany and helping other newcomers like her understand Germans a little bit better. 

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