Ep. 13 How I Stood Out in Germany's Competitive Job Market | Vivian

THANKS FOR 🎥WATCHING ❤️❤️❤️ Finding a job in Germany isn't easy—especially in today's competitive market. In this episode of Afrodites Space, Vivian shares how she transitioned from fashion and media in Nigeria into Germany's tech industry. She explains how she stood out during her job search, why she avoided Easy Apply, how LinkedIn helped her career, and why visibility matters more than ever. Beyond career advice, this conversation explores confidence, representation, building an international career, and what it really takes to succeed as a Black woman in Germany. Whether you're planning to move to Germany, searching for a job, changing careers, or trying to build confidence in your professional journey, this episode offers practical lessons and honest reflections. Timestamps 00:00 Why people doubted her move to Germany 00:39 From Nigeria to Germany 01:25 Life before moving to Germany 04:10 Moving to Germany on a scholarship 05:22 First cultural shocks in Germany 06:20 From fashion and media to marketing 07:23 Styling celebrities before Germany 08:39 Transitioning into tech 10:47 Building confidence through rejection 12:16 Imposter syndrome and proving yourself 14:49 How she found a job in Germany 15:54 Standing out in Germany's competitive job market 17:56 Dealing with rejection during the job search 19:35 Advice for women pursuing tech careers 20:10 Building Black Women in Tech Germany 21:46 Why representation matters 22:45 The hidden conversations women are having 24:20 Why visibility creates opportunities 26:02 Final advice ---- At Afrodites Space, we document the stories of Black women building careers and lives across Germany and Europe creating an archive that informs, encourages, and inspires the next generation. If you enjoyed this conversation, subscribe for more interviews on migration, careers, entrepreneurship, identity, and life in Germany. --- HAVE YOU SUBSCRIBED YET? https://bit.ly/3Pmvq6v WHY I STARTED THIS MOVEMENT - http://bit.ly/3R6aCkf SUPPORT OUR MISSION - https://buymeacoffee.com/Afroditesspace SOCIAL MEDIA Blog - https://afrodites.space/ LinkedIn -   / iamanafrodite   If you have a story, business, or inspiring journey you would like us to feature, feel free to contact us. 📧 - [email protected] --- #Germany #JobsInGermany #TechJobs #CareerInGermany #BlackWomenInTech #LivingInGermany #CareerChange #LinkedInTips #AfroditesSpace #MovingToGermany #EnglishJobsGermany #DiasporaCareers