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Old Mar 20th, 2015 | 11:40 AM
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Job interview & Berlin International schools

Hi everyone! I have an interview for a job in Berlin. I am from Minnesota. Does anyone have any etiquette advice or anything I should know about or do for my interview? It is via Skype. Also, what are my options for schools for my son, an English-speaking 8th grader this fall? Names of schools and prices? Is it too late to get into any? I should also mention my son has ADHD and is currently on an IEP at his public school. My job would be in Friedrichshain neighborhood.
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Old Mar 20th, 2015 | 01:06 PM
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No advice, really, just best wishes. Are you applying for a teaching position? Mr. 007 taught at JFK Schule in Berlin back in the 80s and it was a great experience... worth the sacrifice. Of course, we didn't have kids to consider.

Good luck to you!
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Old Mar 20th, 2015 | 01:49 PM
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Thank you! No it's for a marketing job. I think I'm really lucky to have been selected to interview. Maybe divine intervention? Haha!
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Old Mar 20th, 2015 | 03:08 PM
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You'll get better information on life in Germany at an expat's forum like www.toytowngermany.com than on a travel site like Fodor's
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Old Mar 20th, 2015 | 04:39 PM
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Germans in business often tend to be more formal than in the US - so definitely wear a full interview suit. Also in many businesses they are more formal about titles - so don't rush to first-name people.
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Old Mar 23rd, 2015 | 06:06 AM
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Congratulations on the interview! You said you got hired for a marketing job, I am currently looking for marketing jobs in Germany; would you mind telling me what company you got an interview with?
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Old Mar 23rd, 2015 | 09:53 AM
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Um, wouldn't marketing jobs depend on what your area of specialization is? I would think looking for international companies with a large presence in Germany in your area of marketing would be a place to start. Certainly their are on and off-line resources that would include listings of such companies.
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