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Feeling trapped in a career chosen by your younger self? It’s never too late to pivot—explore why now is the perfect time to align your work with your values, strengths, and goals.
When negotiating a job offer, many focus only on salary, missing out on valuable perks and benefits. Learn what to ask for beyond pay and how to build a compensation package that truly supports your goals.
A 5% salary raise might seem like progress, but for many, it barely covers the rising cost of living. Discover how one client used career coaching to break free from disappointment and secure a 20% salary increase with a new role that truly valued their contributions.
Most people mistake sharing salary expectations for actual negotiation, but they couldn’t be more wrong. Learn why negotiating after receiving an offer is crucial and how to secure the salary you truly deserve.
Promising a specific start date to a new employer before finalizing your contract can create conflicts with your current notice period and lead to unnecessary stress. Learn how to set realistic expectations and navigate this transition with confidence.
Career coaching helps you clarify goals, bridge skill gaps, and position yourself effectively on the job market. From personal branding to strategic networking, learn how to showcase your value and secure your next role with confidence.
Navigating Germany: Unemployment & Bureaucracy
Thinking about quitting your job in Germany due to burnout or a toxic work environment? This guide walks you through key steps to resign strategically and protect your benefits.
Reaching the end of ALG I can feel overwhelming, especially with all the mixed opinions about the Job Center. But before letting stigma or someone else’s experience decide for you, consider this—getting support isn’t a setback, it’s a strategy to move forward.
Thinking about quitting your job in Germany? Without the right strategy, you could risk financial setbacks, lost benefits, and unnecessary stress. This guide outlines 11 critical steps to help you resign the right way
Confused about registering with the Arbeitsamt in Germany? This guide clears up common misconceptions and breaks down the 3 critical steps: job seeker registration, unemployed registration, and applying for benefits. Discover how to avoid penalties, maximize support, and take control of your next career move.
This meeting is an opportunity to discuss your job search progress, explore available support, and potentially gain access to additional resources. This guide walks you through what to expect, how to prepare, and how to use this meeting to your advantage.
The AVGS voucher can provide valuable access to career coaching, but its rigid rules often limit flexibility and personalization. Learn about its disadvantages and discover if private coaching might be a better fit for your career journey.
Not all AVGS coaches provide fully personalized 1:1 some rely on self-learning or group formats. 13 must cover topics to help you identify a coach who will give you their full attention.
Confused about the difference between jobsuchend and arbeitslos? These two registration statuses with the Arbeitsamt serve different purposes, need to happen at different times, and offer varying support. Learn what each means and why both matter.
Negotiating a severance package in Germany is about more than just financial compensation. Learn how to approach the process strategically, secure additional benefits like career coaching or extended employment, and set yourself up for a successful transition.
Applying for an AVGS voucher can unlock valuable career coaching and training opportunities, but approval requires preparation. Learn how to submit a strong application, highlight your needs, and choose the right provider to maximize your chances of success.
Worried about losing your job in Germany? Take control with practical steps like notifying the Agentur für Arbeit, negotiating your severance package, and leveraging career coaching. Learn how to turn this challenge into an opportunity for a fresh start.
The AVGS voucher is a powerful tool for accessing free career coaching, job placement services, or training to help you get back on track. Learn how to take control of the process, choose the right provider, and unlock the support you need for your next career move.
The Bildungsgutschein offers free, government-funded training to help you gain new qualifications, switch careers, or re-enter the workforce. Learn how to apply, choose the right program, and unlock new career opportunities.
From legal options to career planning, this guide helps you navigate the transition with clarity and purpose. Discover actionable steps to protect your rights, secure benefits, and prepare for your next career move.
Building the Exit Strategy That Works for You
A mutual termination agreement isn’t the same as being fired—it’s an opportunity to negotiate on your terms. Discover how to understand the implications, use your leverage, and secure the best possible outcome for your next career move.
Job loss can feel overwhelming, but your first steps matter. Discover how to process, strategize, and set yourself up for success—before diving into the job hunt.
The biggest mistake in severance negotiations is treating it as a one-time event. Learn how to approach it as a strategic process, prioritize your asks, and maximize your severance package for the best outcome.
PIPs are often used in bad faith to justify termination rather than support growth. Learn how two clients turned their PIPs into opportunities for career change and how you can take control of your situation too.
Making a career change can feel overwhelming, but career coaching helps you navigate the process with clarity and confidence. Learn how to identify your values, leverage transferable skills, and build a tailored plan for success in a new field.
Negotiating a severance package in Germany is about more than just financial compensation. Learn how to approach the process strategically, secure additional benefits like career coaching or extended employment, and set yourself up for a successful transition.
Worried about losing your job in Germany? Take control with practical steps like notifying the Agentur für Arbeit, negotiating your severance package, and leveraging career coaching. Learn how to turn this challenge into an opportunity for a fresh start.
From legal options to career planning, this guide helps you navigate the transition with clarity and purpose. Discover actionable steps to protect your rights, secure benefits, and prepare for your next career move.
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About to Lose Your Job? Act Now!
Worried about losing your job in Germany? Take control with practical steps like notifying the Agentur für Arbeit, negotiating your severance package, and leveraging career coaching. Learn how to turn this challenge into an opportunity for a fresh start.

AVGS Voucher Explained – Unlock Free Coaching and Training
The AVGS voucher is a powerful tool for accessing free career coaching, job placement services, or training to help you get back on track. Learn how to take control of the process, choose the right provider, and unlock the support you need for your next career move.

Bildungsgutschein Explained – Your Path to Free Career Training
The Bildungsgutschein offers free, government-funded training to help you gain new qualifications, switch careers, or re-enter the workforce. Learn how to apply, choose the right program, and unlock new career opportunities.

Your 10-Step Checklist: What to Do When You’re Fired in Germany
From legal options to career planning, this guide helps you navigate the transition with clarity and purpose. Discover actionable steps to protect your rights, secure benefits, and prepare for your next career move.
Feeling stuck in your career? Learn why decisions from your younger years might no longer serve you and how to rethink your path with the clarity and confidence that comes with experience.