Immigrant in Germany?
Land your next job in 3-6 months.
(even if you don’t speak German or know anyone locally – yet)
Brave New Job is the only coaching + community program designed to help skilled immigrants get noticed, get referred, and get hired in Germany.
When I first arrived in Vienna, I carried with me a bucket full of hope and optimism. I trusted that my skills and experience would be enough to convince the Austrian job market, even if I lacked fluency in German.
However, only a few weeks into my job search, I realized how challenging it would be. Speaking German wasn’t just an advantage—it was a requirement. After a few months without success, I found myself working in gastronomy, hoping at least to improve my German.
It was then—perhaps fate, or just good fortune—that a dear friend recommended Chiara.
At first, I didn’t fully understand what she offered: “Coaching expats into the German-speaking job market”? It sounded weirdly specific.
But once I started working with her, everything changed.
Aldana Lujan
| Sales & Marketing Coordinator from Argentina | Vienna, Austria
What’s the worst part about job searching in this market?
If you’re like most of my clients, you’ve sent dozens of custom applications.
You’re applying to roles you know you can do. You’ve rewritten your CV 11 times this month. But all roads lead to the same thing:
Automated rejections.
Is it your CV?
The German language?
Do you lack experience?
You have no idea.
That’s the killer. Not the rejections, but the not knowing.
Or how to fix it.
And little by little, doubt creeps in: Maybe you’re not as good as you thought. Maybe all those years of experience back home don’t count here.
Maybe… you’re not good enough to stay in Europe after all.
The real reason skilled immigrants struggle to get interviews in Germany
Everyone talks about “beating the ATS”, “the German format”, and just sending more applications.
You’ve done everything, but nothing is working.
Here’s why: Back home, you were like the best laksa stall in town. Everyone knew you. Long lines, rave reviews, word-of-mouth.
Then you uprooted that exact same stall and set it down in a German street market.
Suddenly… nobody knows you.
- The sign isn’t in German → people walk past.
- The dishes aren’t familiar → people ignore.
- No loyal customers to bring friends → people are suspicious and doubtful.
You’re still the same chef. There is nothing wrong with you. The food is just as good as it’s always been.
But in this new context, you look like a risky, untested option.
And no amount of polishing the stall (new sign, prettier menu, fancy tablecloth, i.e. “German CV format”) will change that.
Because the channel itself — cold applications — is stacked against you. The solution isn’t stuffing your CV with more keywords, or even sending more applications.
It’s someone walking a hungry friend straight to your stall and saying:
You don’t know laksa… but trust me, this is the best food you’ll eat here.
That’s networking.
And that’s exactly what Project 100 is built to give you.
Project 100: The 6-Stage Job Search System for Immigrants in Germany
To recap: The hardest part about job searching isn’t getting rejected. It’s getting only automated rejections and not knowing why. So why are you getting these automated rejections?
Because in this market, you are a foreign object.
It’s not that people look at your CV and say “no”… It’s that they don’t see you at all.
That’s exactly what Project 100 fixes.
Project 100 is a structured, relationships-based job search strategy that balances both quantity and quality — reach out to 100 people, follow a 6-stage system, and diagnose exactly where things are not working.
Even when things don’t go as planned, you’ll know exactly why — and how to fix it.
- Not getting responses? It’s likely your LinkedIn profile, outreach message, or who you’re contacting.
- Not getting warm referrals? It could be your call approach or there are simply no openings right now — so you stay patient and keep building relationships.
- By identifying where you’re stuck, you solve the right problem — instead of feeling like nobody wants to hire you.
The result? You’ll uncover hidden jobs, get noticed by the right people, and finally land interviews – all without having an identity crisis every other day from endless cold rejections.
I discovered so many possibilities I couldn’t even have imagined from just following LinkedIn ads and company websites.
Ana Mendonca | Lawyer from Brazil | Frankfurt, Germany
Hi! I’m Chiara Cokieng, a Filipino living in Berlin 🙂
In October 2018, I wanted to move to Germany. I didn’t speak German, and I didn’t know a single person in Europe.
In March 2019, I began applying.
Two months later – by the end of April 2019 – I had a job offer from a Germany company.
But I didn’t just get lucky… I used a structured system to make it happen.
I reviewed my LinkedIn connections and identified 100 people across different circles – 20 UP alumni (my alma matter), 20 former colleagues, 20 Filipino tech people, and 20 product leaders in Hamburg and Berlin. I messaged each person, simply asking for advice.
That’s how I got my offer: through a connection made by my former manager who lives in Savannah, Georgia. He met the hiring manager — who now lives in Cologne, Germany — when they both lived in China in 2012.
I call this system “Project 100”. I’ve been honing it for 12 years and have used it to land 7 jobs, make 5 career changes, and proven it works across three job markets (Germany, Hungary, and the U.S.)
Now I want to help you do the same.
Think of this as BEAT81 for job searching:
- You need a structured plan that works – no more random acts of job searching
- You need to learn the right techniques – knowing what to do and how to do it
- You need to adjust for real-world challenges – because things never go exactly as planned
Job searching is one of the most difficult things we do as knowledge workers. Doing it as an immigrant in a new country? It’s brutal.
But with a good plan and the right support, you can land a job in Germany. Many people have done it before you. If they can do it, you can do it too.
Even if your German is still A0…
It’s possible, and I can help you do it.
My last job search had been a painful experience and with the market even tougher now, I knew I needed help with my next one.
Chiara helped me surface the impact I’d had in past roles and translate that into a compelling CV and application strategy. Her approach tripled my response rate, but even more valuable was the emotional support and structure she provided. Having tools to track my progress day by day gave me a sense of momentum and confidence that kept me motivated.
I’d highly recommend Chiara to anyone navigating a job search, not just for her practical and effective strategies that really work and deliver results, but also for how she cares about and supports the person going through the job search.
Marta W
| Senior Product Manager from Poland
How the Program Works
Phase 1: Build Your Foundation
Outcome: Job search assets ready, confident in system basics
Lessons: Primary and Secondary Target Role | Unique Value Proposition | Base CV & Cover Letter | LinkedIn Profile | Project 100 Concept
Month 1
Phase 2: Generate Interviews Reliably
Outcome: First warm replies, early calls & interviews possible
Lessons: Messaging & Execution | The Call & The Ask | Tracking & Iteration (Bottleneck Analysis) | Adapting Application Materials | Proactive One-Pagers
Month 2
Phase 3: Lead the Interview (Interviewing Like a Doctor)
Outcome: Early interviews in progress, growing interview confidence
Lessons: Interviewing Like a Doctor | Master Interview Prep | Mock Interviews
Month 3
Phase 4: Work the System
Outcome: Strong interview pipeline, offers coming in, role secured
Lessons: Managing Your Time | Staying Motivated & Consistent
Months 4-6
Juggling a full time job, job hunting, and your personal life… It’s a lot. Having someone to help me structure all of these things was very helpful.
From optimizing my LinkedIn, improving my CV, my cover letter, interview tips, negotiation techniques… Chiara covered it all.
Aly Santiago | Executive & Special Assistant to the CEO from the Philippines | Berlin, Germany
What’s Included
01
Four Weekly 1:1 Coaching Calls
In your first month, I will work with you 1:1 to define your Unique Value Proposition, refine your CV, cover letter, and LinkedIn profile, and kick off your networking campaign — giving you the clarity, confidence, and visibility to start attracting opportunities.
02
Messaging Templates & Call Scripts
Know exactly what to say to get people to connect with you, meet for a call, and advocate for you (not just send a referral link). You’ll learn how to build your network in Germany from scratch — even if you’re starting with zero local contacts.
03
Weekly Group Sessions
From Troubleshooting Calls to Mock Interview Sessions, we’ll problem-solve, practice interviewing, and share what’s working right now — together. Every week, you’ll regain clarity, get fresh ideas, and find renewed motivation to keep going. Like the book title says: Never Search Alone.
04
CV & Cover Letter Playbooks
Not just the “German format.” You’ll learn how to position yourself so your application stands out above hundreds of others, especially when you don’t have a recognizable German company on your CV.
05
Interview Prep Workbook
Learn how to introduce yourself, tell your best stories, and interview like a doctor — not a desperate candidate being interrogated. This is about showing up as your truest and best self, not giving perfect answers or making the perfect pitch.
06
Private Community Forum
Not your typical WhatsApp group. You’ll join two thoughtfully designed spaces: 1) Progress Journal – where I personally check in and give personalized feedback, and 2) Ask & Share – where you can share what’s working for you and ask questions about what’s not. Seeing how others are doing it hits different than just me giving advice.
And because life happens, you’ll also get 6 months of additional membership access — that’s a full year of support in total. So even if things take longer, you’ll still have the group and me by your side.
A Month of Weekly 1:1s
In your first month, we’ll meet weekly for 1:1 sessions. This is where we roll up our sleeves and build the foundation together:
- Define your Primary Target Role (PTR) and Unique Value Proposition (UVP)
- Optimize your LinkedIn profile so recruiters and networking contacts want to connect with you
- Apply Project 100 to your situation, send your first outreach together, and finally get comfortable networking
- Create or revise your base CV and Cover Letter and feel confident about them once and for alll
Of course, we’ll adapt the calls to what you need. You might need more time clarifying the right role, strategize how to explain experience gaps, or want help avoiding red-flag companies.
Unlike other coaches, I’m not here to nitpick you on time. Once you join, I’m committed to doing whatever it takes, no matter how much time it takes, to help you land this job. That means we can always do ad hoc 1:1 calls if you need more support.
From month 2 onward, the focus shifts to working the system, practicing, and iterating until we get results. At that stage, we move to group calls – because what you need most then isn’t just my advice. It’s ideas, energy, and inspiration from others who are on a similar journey.
I had my first session with Chiara yesterday and I am amazed how effective and productive even just the first meeting was!
I feel like I have made the right decision to work with her because right from the get go, I am learning the little (and big!) changes I need to make not just to my CV but also my approach to career building.
I feel like these learnings are going to help me for a long time.
Ketki
| Senior UX Researcher from India | Berlin, Germany
Does It Work?
That’s the real question, isn’t it?
Here are the numbers:
- 4 out of 7 clients who complete the program land a job – often after months of getting zero interviews on their own.
- 100% gain a feeling of clarity and confidence – usually within the first two sessions. They finally understand how a strategic job search really works. Best of all, once their eyes are open, they now have a system they can use not only for today’s search, but for every future one too.
And I know it works because I’ve lived it myself. When I moved to Germany, I didn’t know a single person — and within 2 months, I landed a role using the exact same system I now teach.
Over the past 10 years, I’ve used this system to land 7 jobs, make 5 career changes, and get hired by companies in 3 different countries (Germany, Hungary, and the U.S.).
But don’t just take my word for it — hear it from my clients.
Guly is a Project Coordinator from Argentina who moved to Vienna, where everyone told her she needed either a master’s degree or fluent German to land a role. Together, we focused on networking and created a proactive one-pager.
Guly impressed the hiring manager so much that they hired her outright before the job was even posted.
Aly is a Program Officer from the Philippines working in politics — a field with very few roles for non-Germans in Berlin.
After months of seeing only one job opening per month, we flipped the script — and created a new position for herself.
Viktoryia, a Program Manager from Belarus, had been stuck job searching on her own for months — constantly overthinking and second-guessing.
After joining Brave New Job, she landed a role in just 1.5 months. Her only complaint? That she didn’t get to use the rest of the program.
Pricing
€2,500
Brave New Job Program (6 Months)
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Weekly 1:1 Coaching Calls (4x in the first month)
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Weekly Office Hours & Mock Interview Sessions
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Messaging Templates & Call Scripts
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CV, Cover Letter, and Interview Prep Playbooks
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Private Community Forum
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Direct Access to Me (DM + ad hoc calls while the group is small)
Membership Access (+6 Additional Months Included Free)
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Continued access to me, Community Forum, and Group Sessions
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Support beyond the offer (probation, promotion, career growth)
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Stay motivated with peer accountability & shared energy
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A full extra 6 months of support (12 months total)
I actually got a job much faster than expected! For a couple of weeks, I was focused on preparing my documents – my motivation letter and my CV – perfecting them, browsing jobs, but not actually applying. This was my biggest frustration.
And then we met.
Viktoria Iuchyk | Principal Portfolio Manager from Belarus | Berlin, Germany
100% Satisfaction Guarantee – Fair Refund Policy
My goal is for this program to feel like a smart, low-risk investment in your future.
But, just like a personal trainer can’t guarantee you’ll get your beach body, I also can’t guarantee you’ll get a job. No one can. What I can promise is that you’ll feel this is the best investment you’ll ever make in your career in Germany.
If it doesn’t feel that way, I offer a fair refund policy. You can always request a refund for the current month and any unused full months after that.
This gives you the chance to try it out without feeling like you’re taking a huge risk, while still respecting the time, energy, and value that’s gone into the work so far.
Is it worth it?
My ideal clients join because they’re tired of feeling like a headless chicken — sending application after application, getting nowhere, and wondering what they’re doing wrong.
Most are either working for a company back home, doing part-time, freelance, or retail/gastronomy work in Germany that isn’t what they want to be doing.
The question isn’t “will this save me?”
It’s: do you want to keep wasting months figuring this out alone, or do you want the system and support of the one person whose full-time job it is to help you solve this exact problem?
Some clients pay out of pocket, others get support from a partner or family — and usually their loved ones are more than happy to help once they see how tough the German job market really is.
And of course, if your next role pays €60K–€100K, landing this job even one month sooner more than covers the investment. Many clients tell me they spent 6+ months trying to do this on their own before joining — and wish they hadn’t waited so long.
Worst case? You try it, don’t like it, and I refund your money.
For most of my clients, this ends up being the best investment they’ve ever made in their career in Germany. If you don’t feel that way, I don’t want your money.
So my advice is simple: if you have the money, it’s worth at least trying. If you don’t, then don’t — because nothing in job search is guaranteed, and I don’t want this to add extra stress for you.
Beyond the Job:
Why a “Membership”?
Let’s be real. Landing your first (or second) job in Germany is a huge step — and a damned difficult one at that.
But it’s also just that: a first step.
Once you’re in, a whole new set of challenges shows up – and they’re incredibly hard to navigate alone:
- Pass probation or transition successfully if the role was just a stepping stone
- Grow inside: get promoted, become a manager, learn office politics
- Build beyond: learn German, build your personal brand, start a side business
Even if you have time… how will you find the energy?
That’s where the Brave New Path community comes in.
This isn’t just a place to land a job. It’s a space to keep growing — with people who get what it’s like to be an immigrant in Germany.
A Personal Story: Why I believe in community
Since 2010, I’ve wanted to run for fitness, but I could never make it stick.
That finally changed in 2021, when I created a running group.
- Since then, we’ve done five half marathon trips (in Lisbon, Tromsø, Helsinki, Stockholm, and Düsseldorf) and ran the Berlin Marathon together.
- We do Sunday long runs.
- We talk each other into buying gear we don’t need, like new running shoes and fancy Garmin watches.
Don’t get me wrong – we’re far from perfect. We’re still always barely trained for race day. But I know that as long as I’m a part of the group, I’ll always make time for running – and in an easy, joyful way, not a stressful one.
Because I’m not doing it alone.
That’s what I want this community to be, for your career as an immigrant in Germany.
That’s why the Brave New Job Program includes 6 months of community access, even after the job search program ends.
Because your journey doesn’t stop when you sign the offer. If anything, that’s when it really begins…
I want to help you make sure you’re working on your career, not just in your job.
Like Jim Rohn said:
If you work hard on your job you can make a living, but if you work hard on yourself you’ll make a fortune.
I don’t know exactly how it will evolve… All I know is, I’m clear on who this is for and what it is for. And if we stay connected to each other, I trust the details will work themselves out.
If you’re not just here to land a job — but to build a brave new career and life in Germany — I’d love to build it with you.
Interested? Let’s talk.
FAQ
Is it worth it?
If you’re the kind of person who values time and expertise — and you can afford it — then yes, it’s worth it. Read: “Is it worth it?”
What if I land a job before the 6 months are up?
The full investment is still due.
But wouldn’t you rather land a job in two months than six?? 😂 That means the program worked.
My goal is to help you land your next role as fast as possible. Some clients have landed a role in 6 weeks (true story). Most take longer. Either way, you’re covered for the full 6 months – or more if needed – so we can keep going until it happens.
Can I pay after I get a job?
No. This program is an investment of both your time and mine. I bring my expertise, systems, and personal support to the table — but there are many factors outside my control: your skills and experience, the availability of jobs in your field, and your ability to communicate and take action.
I take more responsibility for my clients’ results than most coaches or courses, but there are limits. That’s why I don’t offer “pay after you get a job.” What I do offer is a clear system, hands-on support, and a satisfaction guarantee — so if you feel it isn’t worth it, you can get your money back.
What if I realize after 2 months that I don’t actually need this?
I hate those programs that lock you in and keep charging even when you’re not getting value. If you feel this isn’t working for you, I don’t want your money.
I offer a fair refund policy: you can always get a refund for the month you’re currently in and cancel all future payments.
Will it work for me?
This program works if you already have solid skills and experience and you see relevant job ads in English that match your profile. I can’t manufacture jobs that don’t exist — but if they do, I can help you rise to the top of the pile.
I’ve helped Program Managers, Project Coordinators, GTM Managers, and even Lawyers land jobs in Germany.
It won’t work if you can’t take action or if severe mental health issues is the main barrier.
For the full, honest breakdown of who it works for (and who it doesn’t), read this: Can This Program Really Get You Hired in Germany?
Can you customize the program to work with my challenges?
Yes. Every person’s situation is different — whether it’s positioning (turning your diverse experiences into a clear story), going for a Head Of role, or worries about nationality, I adapt the program to your needs (within scope).
I’ll be upfront about what I can and can’t help with, and we’ll problem-solve together.
What’s the success rate?
So far, 6 out of 9 clients clients who completed the program landed a job within 6 months (avg time-to-offer: 3 months, 4 weeks). The 3 who didn’t were in very unique situations – for example, one had been out of the job market for 14 years, and another was looking for an agriculture job in Sweden.
The biggest risk isn’t the program failing – it’s losing motivation and not following through. If you’re the kind of person who takes action and sticks with it, this program gives you everything you need to succeed.
