My name is Alina and I am a Resume / CV Coach.
I am an experienced professional whose main goal is to help you to successfully navigate your job search in Germany.
Understanding the expectations of German employers can make a huge difference to your job search.
I particularly value client connections and enjoy customizing German and English CVs and resumes and crafting powerful narratives for cover letters - both of which will serve as your personal “sales pitch”.
I will provide competent coaching, individually tailored to your personal needs and the specific job advertisement you would like to apply for. I will be your personal sparring partner for an excellent, German-style resume / CV to quickly find a job in Germany.
I gained my Master’s degree in Educational Science at the Free University Berlin. Since
graduating, I have continued to educate myself in the field of coaching and consulting. As a former international student and expat, I have a vast wealth of experience and knowledge regarding the cultural differences that impact communication in the workplace.
I am a dedicated coach with 5+ years of direct experience in the hiring process across diverse sectors, including academia and IT, with an excellent track record of helping job seekers get job interviews and land jobs. As I currently work as an Admissions officer at a university in Berlin, I understand the hurdles facing young job seekers and what catches a hiring manager’s eye.
I offer both online and offline coaching. If you
are also based in Berlin, we can meet in person. If you are planning your career in Germany from abroad, we could instead schedule a video or phone call.
I partner with an excellent graphic designer, Femke Overmaat, who is a visual arts and design expert. Her creativity inspires me. Together we will ensure that the content is presented in a unique design appropriate for the sector you are applying for.
I speak fluent English and German and am continuously working on my language skills in Spanish and French.
My name is Alina.
Born in Berlin, raised in a beautiful green suburb, I've always had an urge to travel and explore the world. While traveling, studying and working abroad, I got to experience many different cultures, and really see the positive and inspiring side to diversity - not only in my private life but also on a professional level. We can learn so much from each other.
Having worked at multiple German educational institutions and as a Human Resources expert in the private sector, I am skilled in supporting new graduates and seasoned professionals in various industries in their job search here in Germany.
With an eye for detail and a knack for creative design, I will help you refine and design your resume and cover letter to better market your skills and experiences in order to grow a successful and sustainable career in Germany.
So let's get started!
*Prices may vary
1. Send me an email about your interest in a coaching session using the subject: "Basic".
2. We will enter into a binding agreement in the form of a brief contract. If you have a specific job posting in mind, send it to me along with your CV/resume via email.
3. As a next step I will contact you for a first coaching session. We can meet in person or on a phone or video call so I can provide feedback and discuss any changes you might want to make in order to present yourself successfully to future employers. I will also advise you on how well your resume fits the position you are applying for. I’m also happy to provide language/grammar corrections on applications written in English and German.
4. You will then have the opportunity to make changes to your documents before a second coaching session and final review.
1. Send me an email about your interest in a coaching session with me using the subject: “Basic Plus”.
2. We will enter into a binding agreement in the form of a brief contract, and you can then send me your resume and cover letter by email.
3. As a next step I will contact you to arrange a coaching session at a time and date that suits us both. I will coach you on the amendments and additions you need to make to your application documents.
4. Once you have altered your documents accordingly, we will meet again for another final feedback session.
1. Send me an email about your interest in a coaching session with me using the reference: "Classic".
2. As a next step, I will contact you to arrange a consultation session, and you can then send me your resume, cover letter and job ad you would like to apply for by email. Afterwards, we will enter into a binding agreement in the form of a brief contract.
3. Once I have altered your documents accordingly, we will meet again for another final feedback session.
1. Send me an email about your interest in a coaching session with me using the reference: "Design CV".
2. As a next step, I will contact you to arrange a consultation session, and you can then send me your resume and job ad you would like to apply for by email. We will agree on a design for your new layout that I will prepare for you. Afterwards, we will enter into a binding agreement in the form of a brief contract.
3. Once I have designed your resume accordingly, we will meet again for a final feedback session.
1. Send me an email about your interest in a coaching session with me using the reference: "Design all".
2. As a next step, I will contact you to arrange a consultation session, and you can then send me your resume, cover letter and job ad you would like to apply for by email. We will agree on a design for your new layout that I will prepare for you. Afterwards, we will enter into a binding agreement in the form of a brief contract.
3. Once I have designed your documents accordingly, we will meet again for a final feedback session.
1. Send me an email about your interest in a coaching session with me using the reference: "Interview".
2. Afterwards, we will enter a binding agreement in form of a brief contract and you can then send me your resume, cover letter and the job position you are applying for via email.
3. As a next step I will contact you for a coaching session for an interview training and agree on a date that suits both of us. We will recreate a job interview situation and I will ask you typical questions that might be asked in the first interview. You will get the chance to prepare very well for your first interview.