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Immigrant Spirit Podcast

73 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 17 ratings

International professionals find jobs in Germany and other parts of Europe. Chris Pyak interviews employers who hire international talent in English. No pretense, no bulls... just Chris and an employer talking about a real world business problem. Offer a solution and get a job!

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ISP 067 English jobs at Magna International Europe

October 08, 2021 07:03 - 19 minutes - 44.1 MB

English jobs at Magna International Europe. Chris Pyak talks with Gerald Harzl, Vice President Human Resources, about job opportunities for international professionals at Magna - a giant with more then 55,000 employees in Europe alone.  Find (nearly) all English jobs in Germany at immigrantspirit.com and jobs at Magna International Europe at magna.com/company/careers

ISP 066 English jobs at Lilium

May 29, 2021 11:21 - 24 minutes - 34.2 MB

Lilium is hiring international professionals. I talk with Dube Pender about English jobs at Lilium, about "flying taxis" and how she managed to relocate from the US to Germany during Covid-19. I am a huge fan of Lilium, because their work could actually change the world. Listen for the inside scoop that give you and advantage over other job candidates at Lilium. Get 100 German employers that hire in English at immigrantspirit.com

An invitation to smile today

August 18, 2020 09:12 - 2 minutes - 3.05 MB

Hey! I am on vacation, but I made a little something to make you smile today. Listen to this trailer to find out more - then search for "Solarpunk" on your podcast app.  Or visit www.solarpunk.art. If you like what I did - leave a comment in your podcast app - over at the "Solarpunk" show. It means the world to me! :) Chris Pyak

ISP 065 English jobs at Invers in Germany

August 08, 2020 05:55 - 21 minutes - 19.3 MB

English jobs at Invers in Germany. I talk to Ramu Nair, Head of Business Operations about two positions that he is filling for his sales team. One is a senior position, the other a junior position. Find (nearly) all English jobs in Germany at immigrantspirit.com

ISP 064 Expats find joyful jobs in Lithuania EU

July 14, 2020 09:15 - 20 minutes - 27.7 MB

John Oliver is excited about Lithuania & so should you. The "Last Week Tonight" host feel in love with Vilnius' self description as "The G-Spot of Europe. Hard to find, but if you do - it's amazing!" Eglė Adašiūnaitė on jobs for expats in Lithuania. More immigrantspirit.com & workinlithuania.lt

ISP 063 English jobs at OLX Group

July 01, 2020 21:51 - 40 minutes - 28.3 MB

English jobs at OLX Group. I talk to Manjuri Sinha about 87 open jobs for international talent at OLX. Manjuri also shares what helped her personally to find her first job in Germany after she came here from India. More at immigrantspirit.com

ISP 062 How To Be Irresistible To Foreign Employers

July 01, 2020 11:09 - 27 minutes - 19.6 MB

Expats: How do to become a precious asset to any employer. Especially when you move to a foreign country. Ana struggles to find a job in Germany, despite a PhD and an EU passport. Together we figure out how she discovers employers pain points and use them to her advantage. More: immigrantspirit.com

ISP 061 How To Get A Job In Germany If You Can’t Leave The House

June 03, 2020 23:23 - 30 minutes - 28.5 MB

How do you get a job if you cannot leave the house? Shannon Digby had bad luck. She moved from New Zealand to Germany - just to be stuck in her flat, days after her arrival. I let you eavedrop while I coach Shannon. Together we figure out how you reach the decision makers behind a job ad - when you cannot leave the house. Let me help you get a job: immigrantspirit.com/intensivejobhuntcoaching This method is respectful. It works especially well in Germany, but also around the world. ...

ISP 060 Blickfeld jobs for English speakers

May 06, 2020 07:00 - 27 minutes - 26.1 MB

I talk with Dr. Florian Lenz, CFO & Head of HR about English jobs at Blickfeld, why they hire even during Coronavirus - and how you can become part of the team. I was impressed how solution oriented Florian deals with challenges to hiring. English Jobs at Blickfeld and other companies: immigrantspirit.com

ISP 059 Acrontum jobs for English speakers

April 07, 2020 06:58 - 20 minutes - 19.5 MB

Acrontum jobs for English speakers. I talked with Jan Eicken und Alejandra Leibold about English jobs at Acrontum. Jan & Eicken shared two positions - and during the interview I learned about a third job opening that will be available soon. Get 100 German employers that hire in English at immigrantspirit.com Find jobs at Acrontum at acrontum.com/

ISP 058 Will it fly? Pat Flynn on new careers during crisis

March 30, 2020 07:11 - 34 minutes - 31.5 MB

Pat Flynn got fired in the 2008 crisis. Today millions listen to his podcasts. I talk with Pat about your new career in times of crisis. Pat was kind enough to give you free access to his books: immigrantspirit.com/patflynn

ISP 057 Freeletics jobs for English speakers

March 16, 2020 10:05 - 16 minutes - 15.6 MB

Freeletics jobs for English speakers. I talk with Kornelius Brunner, CTO at Freeletics about career opportunities for international professionals. Kornelius also shares how he evaluates candidates. 100 German employers that offer English jobs: immigrantspirit.com

ISP056 MyToys Jobs for English speakers

March 11, 2020 17:28 - 19 minutes - 18.2 MB

40 MyToys jobs for English speakers. Roger Mitchell & Maximilian Schlutter explain why they hire international talent, what they are looking for in a candidate & how you become their #1 choice. More at immigrantspirit.com

ISP 055 Marley Spoon Jobs for English Speaker

March 09, 2020 07:30 - 17 minutes - 16 MB

Marley Spoon jobs for English speaker. You are invited to the table. On the menu are English jobs for writers, developers, marketers and more. Listen to my interview with Ammar Qureshi. Get 100 German companies that hire in English at immigrantspirit.com

ISP 054 All Out is hiring! Change the world & build your career

February 11, 2020 08:00 - 17 minutes - 17.5 MB

Matt Beard is my guest today. The Executive Director of AllOut is hiring an Senior Manager of Supporter Engagement. This is a job for digital nomads! Find all English jobs at immigrantspirit.com & AllOut jobs at allout.org

ISP 053 DESY hires 100 English speaker for Hamburg

February 10, 2020 09:05 - 19 minutes - 18.2 MB

DESY hires 100 English speaker! Talk about dream employer: Work with the smartest scientists, in an international atmosphere in beautiful Hamburg. I talk to Jochen Barnstedt, Head of Recruitment. Jobs at immigrantspirit.com & desy.de

ISP 052 English jobs at SumUp in Berlin

December 23, 2019 08:57 - 40 minutes - 38.6 MB

English jobs at SumUp in Germany is the topic of our last live podcast in 2019. Andi Zink (VP Engineering) & Steven Gilmore (Head of Employee Experience) join me for the interview & answer audience questions. immigrantspirit.com/podcast

ISP 051 Create Life Quality. English jobs at Houzz

December 10, 2019 06:49 - 35 minutes - 33.8 MB

Chris Pyak talks with Ana Harris-Padley and Andrew Gac about English jobs at Houzz. Ana is Director of international People Services. Andrew Gac, is Sales Manager UK. More jobs at www.immigrantspirit.com

ISP 050 English jobs at Mindspace - Be a great host with Amanda

November 24, 2019 09:58 - 31 minutes - 29.9 MB

I talk with with Amanda Hosie about English jobs at Mindspace, why a community manager is not what you think it is & how you get an English job at their company. More on www.immigrantspirit.com

IS049 English jobs in Germany - Your questions answered

November 14, 2019 16:50 - 47 minutes

English jobs in Germany are hard to find & the competition is huge. Chris answers questions from expatriates in Germany looking for their next job. Get 100 German employers that hire in English at www.immigrantspirit.com/100

ISP 049 English jobs in Germany - Your questions answered

November 14, 2019 16:50 - 47 minutes - 44.7 MB

English jobs in Germany are hard to find & the competition is huge. Chris answers questions from expatriates in Germany looking for their next job. Get 100 German employers that hire in English at www.immigrantspirit.com/100

ISP 048 Nelly offers English jobs in Bavaria, London and the pharma industry

October 30, 2019 13:49 - 26 minutes - 25.1 MB

Nelly Bogilova is a headhunter in the pharmaceutical industry. She offers 3 positions in Bavaria and the UK. You can work in English in all three jobs. No German or Bavarian required. Reach Nelly here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nelly-bogilova-ba7278171/ You might also know Nelly as the "Fairy From Prague" from my Living Unconventionally Podcast: http://livingunconventionally.com/190

ISP 047 Dr. Chung will see you now. English jobs at Qunomedical GmbH

October 27, 2019 08:00 - 28 minutes - 27.6 MB

Qunomedial is hiring international professionals in Berlin. Sophie Chung, CEO of Qunomedial and Julia Sahlmann talk with Chris Pyak about their mission, the jobs that they offer and how you can be the number one candidate. More at www.immigrantspirit.com/podcast

ISP 046 Sophia Makes A Choice

July 30, 2019 10:06 - 54 minutes - 51.3 MB

Imagine this: You are a successful lawyer in New York. You graduated from a famous University. You worked in France and Japan and you even had a stint at the European Court of Justice. Then you fall in love and move across the big pond to Germany. And suddenly none of your life achievements is worth anything. Join me in a short coaching session with Sophia Carter - who uses these challenges as fuel to build the life of her dreams. Book a coaching session with Chris Pyak: http://www.immigrants...

ISP 045 Care.com hires international nurses for Germany

June 28, 2019 08:26 - 22 minutes - 21.7 MB

Germany needs nurses. At the same time it requires you to speak German at B2 level. I talk to Katrin Lewandowski and Sandra Jelew. Their employer CARE is hiring international nurses for hospitals in Germany. More https://www.carewithcare.com and https://www.immigrantspirit.com

ISP 044 English jobs at Zalando in Berlin

May 22, 2019 15:54 - 37 minutes - 35.1 MB

English jobs at Zalando in Berlin. Chris Pyak interviews Manjuri Sinha and Saurabh Paramveer about jobs for expats at Zalando. Did you know that Zalando get’s about 100.000 job applications per year? www.immigrantspirit.com

ISP 043 Axel Springer requires you to NOT speak German

May 14, 2019 07:32 - 23 minutes - 23.2 MB

This English job at Axel Springer require you to NOT speak German. Listen to my interview with Florian Klages, Head of People & Culture. Subscribe to this podcast for more interviews with German employers that offer English jobs in Germany. www.immigrantspirit.com

ISP 042 Naveen Got A Job - His Story 9 Months Later

January 21, 2019 19:53 - 23 minutes - 22.5 MB

It's hard to get an English job in Germany. Naveen got a job within 4 weeks - after he joined my course. Now it's 9 months later and Naveen shares his story since. Get excellent advice on how to get a job in Germany - even if you speak only English. Join the course at www.pyak.eu/course

ISP 041 Flixbus hires Dev Ops, Data Engineers and "No ...holes"

January 11, 2019 07:43 - 21 minutes - 19.2 MB

English jobs at Flixbus! John Collins is an Engineering Manager at Flixbus. He shares the work culture at Flixbus, explains what kind of problems Dev Ops and Data Engineers should solve for his employer - and how to apply for a job. Flixbus also supports new employees with visa & relocation! Sign up at www.pyak.eu/podcast

ISP 040 Good Jobs Take Time Great Jobs Happen Instantly

November 23, 2018 07:36 - 15 minutes - 15.4 MB

Three weeks ago Mila joined my Expats Job Offer Guarantee. Tomorrow is her first day in her new job. Milica Popovic Géoui shares three insights that helped her get an English job in Germany. More at www.pyak.com/guarantee

ISP 025 Fadi Got A Job Expats Listen To Best Practices For The Job Hunt in Germany

October 30, 2018 08:05 - 41 minutes - 39.3 MB

Fadi Got A Job in Germany. Expats listen for best practices for your job hunt in Germany. Chris Pyak's Expats Job Offer Guarantee is available at pyak.com/guarantee

ISP 039 Marley Spoon turns frowns into smiles

October 12, 2018 06:38 - 14 minutes - 11.1 MB

International professionals from 30 countries work at Marley Spoon. They work in English & got their Blue Card through Marley Spoon. I talked with Jonas Erich & Ammar Qureshi about English jobs at Marley Spoon. immigrantspirit.com/marleyspoonjobs

How To Call HR To Find Out About Employers Real Challenge

October 07, 2018 14:05 - 5 minutes - 5.21 MB

Job descriptions belong to often in the "fantasy" part of the book store. This is an example of how you can call HR and find out a bit more about the real challenges behind a job - or at least what HR *believes* is the real challenge. Either way: You can use that insight to get your job application on the desk of the actual hiring manager. More: www.pyak.eu/course

ISP 038 Let The Sun Charge Your Car. English Jobs at Sonomotors

September 12, 2018 17:01 - 13 minutes - 13.7 MB

Chris Pyak traveled to Maastricht to have a go in the amazing, sun-powered Sion electric car. Turns out: Sonomotors, the company behind the car, hires professionals in English. Test Drive Manager Felix Deitert talks about English jobs at Sonomotors. Find (nearly) all English jobs in Germany at www.immigrantspirit.com

ISP 037 Sara offers English jobs at InfluencerDB

August 14, 2018 05:06 - 12 minutes - 12.4 MB

Sara Archer is my guest. She offers English speaking jobs at InfluencerDB in Cologne, Germany. Listen to the interview so that you can write an outstanding job application. Find (nearly) all English jobs at www.immigrantspirit.com

ISP 036 Joerg Kleis Says AfricaWorks

August 06, 2018 07:24 - 28 minutes - 27.6 MB

Thousands of African students study in Germany. Their education and drive makes them an asset for German business as well as their local economy. My guest Jörg Kleis recruits African talent for companies hoping for growth on the continent. pyak.eu

ISP 035 Flying High With Meggy Sailer And Lilium Aviation

July 10, 2018 06:32 - 20 minutes - 29.1 MB

Expats fly higher. Meggy Sailer visits us again. Meggy is Head of recruiting at Lilium Avition. The company in Munich builds the first fully electric VTOL airplane. Find out how to get an English job as an expat in Germany: http://www.pyak.eu/35

ISP 034 When I Wanted To Kill My Wife - But Didn't. Anniversary HTWJ

June 19, 2018 09:08 - 3 minutes - 6.5 MB

The day when I wanted to kill my wife - but didn't. Special one year anniversary episode. "How To Win Jobs & Influence Germans". Free bonus at www.pyak.eu/free

ISP 033 The Fairy From Prague Offers 200 Jobs in Ireland (Correct)

June 13, 2018 08:46 - 7 minutes - 12 MB

The Fairy From Prague is back. Today Nelly Bogilova is offering 200 jobs in Limerick, Ireland. Ideal for expatriates. If you want to ask questions LIVE to European employers: Sign up at www.pyak.eu/podcast

ISP 032 Honey We Move To Iceland - English Jobs In Biotech

May 23, 2018 13:13 - 14 minutes - 20.9 MB

"Honey, we move to Iceland". My guest Nelly Bogilova invites you to help cure cancer in a biotech company in Iceland. More English jobs at www.pyak.eu/podcast

ISP 031 Luck And Your Job Hunt

May 07, 2018 12:27 - 6 minutes - 10.7 MB

One of my coaching clients found a job with the first company where she applied. Are some people just lucky? Or are there ways to win Fortuna's favour? I share one way to make sure Fortuna smiles at you. Sign up at www.pyak.eu/podcast

ISP 030 Naveen Got A Job Because He Ignored Recruiters Feedback

April 23, 2018 10:41 - 9 minutes - 14 MB

Naveen got a job - because he ignored a recruiters feedback. In this episode I share the best practices from on of my clients, Naveen Desiraju, who got a job by ignoring HR. Read his own words at www.pyak.eu/30

ISP 029 Mateo Freudenthal Offers 3 English Jobs At Honestly

April 17, 2018 12:08 - 16 minutes - 23.9 MB

Two entrepreneurs love honesty so much, they put it into their companies name: The actress Jessica Alba and my friend Mateo Freudenthal. Mateo offers 3 English jobs at his company honestly in Cologne. Sign up at www.pyak.eu/podcast

Demo Ottonova

April 13, 2018 08:50 - 3 minutes - 4.59 MB

Expats can save several thousand Euros per year by taking advantage of special rules to their health insurance. Chris Pyak interviews Maximilian Rast and Alexander Luhr of Ottonova. The two health experts answer all your questions regarding health insurance for expats in Germany. This is a demo!

ISP 028 How NOT To Use LinkedIn Xing For Your Jobhunt In Germany (And What To Do Instead)

April 10, 2018 21:05 - 12 minutes - 19 MB

How NOT to use LinkedIN and Xing for your jobhunt in Germany (and what to do instead). In this episode I share your #1 enemy in building a relationship with your future employer on professional networks, I share one big mistake I made and my "wunderwaffe" for getting my coaching clients into a conversation with German employers. Sign up at www.pyak.eu/podcast

ISP 027 How To Stay Happy After You Got A Job In Germany

April 04, 2018 20:22 - 13 minutes - 20.2 MB

"How To Stay Happy After You Got A Job in Germany". You found your dream job, you dance to work every morning. In the evening you come home: and your spouse cried all day, your kids act out. Advice for expats! www.pyak.eu/27

ISP 026 Jobseeker Visa Germany - Answers To Your Questions

March 27, 2018 15:48 - 18 minutes - 26 MB

Jobseeker Visa Germany. Three words full of hope and bureaucracy. Chris Pyak answers your questions about the jobseeker visa Germany. For additional infos visit www.immigrantspirit.com/jobseeker-visa-germany

ISP 024 German Companies in Your Home Country: A Step Towards A Job in Germany? Marc Stefan Brodbeck

March 14, 2018 18:10 - 23 minutes - 33.1 MB

Could German companies in your home country be a stepping stone towards a job in Germany? Chris Pyak asks Marc-Stefan Brodbeck, CEO of JobsFromGermany.. and a listener might have found his dream job. Ask LIVE questions at www.pyak.eu/podcast

ISP 025 Fadi Got A Job Expats Listen To Best Practices For The Job Hunt In Germany

March 07, 2018 15:04 - 42 minutes - 59.2 MB

Fadi got a job in Germany. Expats searching for a job in Germany: Listen to best practices. Chris Pyak's Expats Job Offer Guarantee is available at pyak.com/guarantee

Fadi Got A Job In Germany

March 06, 2018 10:36 - 4 minutes - 7.78 MB

Fadi Shannan got the call on Sunday: "You got the job in Germany." Chris Pyak introduces international professionals to employers in Germany. Listen to Fadi's story from 400 rejections to a job in Germany after 2 months with Chris. Sign up pyak.eu/webinar