Guides

Field notes for construction and skilled-trades applications in Germany — written for applicants, not for generic career theory.

11 November 2025

What Bau and Handwerk hiring managers scan first: trade titles, safety cards, site types, and clean chronology.

2 December 2025

A cover letter for masonry, electrical, or carpentry roles should sound like someone who has stood on scaffolding—not like a generic office template.

17 January 2026

Many trade interviews mix a desk conversation with a walk through the yard or an active site. Preparation looks different from an office interview.

8 February 2026

You can apply while recognition is still in progress. The wording on your papers and CV still needs care.

28 February 2026

Scattered applications drain energy. A steady weekly pattern fits seasonal site hiring better than bursts of twenty CVs in one night.