Ex-Big Tech Engineer Shares How to Actually Get Hired in Germany (2025)

Elam is a Software Engineer in Berlin and he applied to over 100 jobs from Azerbaijan and got rejected every single time.

But instead of giving up, Elman Huseyn found a mentor, built real-world experience through freelancing, and eventually landed his dream tech job in Berlin.

Follow Elman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/huseyn0w/

🎙️ In this episode, we break down:- How to break into the German tech job market in 2025- Why most job applications get ignored (and how to fix yours)- What companies are doing wrong with hiring- The role of AI in recruitment- How Elman got back on his feet after being laid off from big tech- Life in Berlin as a newcomer: housing, language, integration & more

Whether you’re applying from abroad, recently laid off, or just trying to stand out—this conversation will give you clarity and strategy.

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