Can I mention that I left my job to improve my language skills?
I am a non-EU citizen, and I wish to relocate from Estonia to Germany.
Four months ago, I left my previous job to focus on my German skills. It was difficult to work full time and effectively study German.
I am wondering: if HRs notice to the gap, and I specify that I have been studying German, would it be seen as a negative point?
How can I explain it?
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I am a non-EU citizen, and I wish to relocate from Estonia to Germany.
Four months ago, I left my previous job to focus on my German skills. It was difficult to work full time and effectively study German.
I am wondering: if HRs notice to the gap, and I specify that I have been studying German, would it be seen as a negative point?
How can I explain it?
interviewing germany
edited 41 mins ago
Aurora0001
1074
asked 8 hours ago
Salman LashkararaSalman Lashkarara
530416
add a comment |
I am a non-EU citizen, and I wish to relocate from Estonia to Germany.
Four months ago, I left my previous job to focus on my German skills. It was difficult to work full time and effectively study German.
I am wondering: if HRs notice to the gap, and I specify that I have been studying German, would it be seen as a negative point?
How can I explain it?
interviewing germany
edited 41 mins ago
Aurora0001
1074
asked 8 hours ago
Salman LashkararaSalman Lashkarara
530416
I am a non-EU citizen, and I wish to relocate from Estonia to Germany.
Four months ago, I left my previous job to focus on my German skills. It was difficult to work full time and effectively study German.
I am wondering: if HRs notice to the gap, and I specify that I have been studying German, would it be seen as a negative point?
How can I explain it?
interviewing germany
interviewing germany
edited 41 mins ago
Aurora0001
1074
asked 8 hours ago
Salman LashkararaSalman Lashkarara
530416
edited 41 mins ago
Aurora0001
1074
asked 8 hours ago
Salman LashkararaSalman Lashkarara
530416
edited 41 mins ago
Aurora0001
1074
edited 41 mins ago
Aurora0001
1074
edited 41 mins ago
Aurora0001
1074
1074
asked 8 hours ago
Salman LashkararaSalman Lashkarara
530416
asked 8 hours ago
Salman LashkararaSalman Lashkarara
530416
asked 8 hours ago
Salman LashkararaSalman Lashkarara
530416
530416
add a comment |
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Studying is perfectly acceptable. Put it in there. Do not leave a gap.
Assuming you are applying to German companies, they will see you studying German as a good thing. You demonstrate planning in both doing that course and having saved enough income to be without a job for that time. I cannot see anything negative about it.
Germans are married to their paperwork. Any certificates you got, attach them.
answered 8 hours ago
nvoigtnvoigt
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Key to this answer is Put it in there. Do not leave a gap.
– Mister Positive
8 hours ago
5
Not only does it demonstrate planning, it demonstrates a pretty high level of dedication and investment. Someone who spends 4 months studying a new language full time in order to move to that country isn't likely to abandon that, turn around and leave a few weeks/months later because they're homesick or whatever.
– dwizum
8 hours ago
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On the contrary!
It's a really positive point! It shows you are dedicated to your goal, which is working in Germany.
Write your CV to add this "gap" stating that you took classes to learn German as if it were another job. It's a formation you took to prepare yourself to your next job, it's an asset!
answered 8 hours ago
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Just tell them exactly what you told us. As long as the gap is explainable (and reasonable), it is usually fine.
answered 8 hours ago
SaggingRufusSaggingRufus
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Instead of just mentioning it, I'd even advise you to propose continue the interview in German. Like this you will also demonstrate your motivated and adaptive attitude.
answered 8 hours ago
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Studying is perfectly acceptable. Put it in there. Do not leave a gap.
Assuming you are applying to German companies, they will see you studying German as a good thing. You demonstrate planning in both doing that course and having saved enough income to be without a job for that time. I cannot see anything negative about it.
Germans are married to their paperwork. Any certificates you got, attach them.
answered 8 hours ago
nvoigtnvoigt
49k22117164
7
Key to this answer is Put it in there. Do not leave a gap.
– Mister Positive
8 hours ago
5
Not only does it demonstrate planning, it demonstrates a pretty high level of dedication and investment. Someone who spends 4 months studying a new language full time in order to move to that country isn't likely to abandon that, turn around and leave a few weeks/months later because they're homesick or whatever.
– dwizum
8 hours ago
add a comment |
Studying is perfectly acceptable. Put it in there. Do not leave a gap.
Assuming you are applying to German companies, they will see you studying German as a good thing. You demonstrate planning in both doing that course and having saved enough income to be without a job for that time. I cannot see anything negative about it.
Germans are married to their paperwork. Any certificates you got, attach them.
answered 8 hours ago
nvoigtnvoigt
49k22117164
7
Key to this answer is Put it in there. Do not leave a gap.
– Mister Positive
8 hours ago
5
Not only does it demonstrate planning, it demonstrates a pretty high level of dedication and investment. Someone who spends 4 months studying a new language full time in order to move to that country isn't likely to abandon that, turn around and leave a few weeks/months later because they're homesick or whatever.
– dwizum
8 hours ago
add a comment |
Studying is perfectly acceptable. Put it in there. Do not leave a gap.
Assuming you are applying to German companies, they will see you studying German as a good thing. You demonstrate planning in both doing that course and having saved enough income to be without a job for that time. I cannot see anything negative about it.
Germans are married to their paperwork. Any certificates you got, attach them.
answered 8 hours ago
nvoigtnvoigt
49k22117164
Studying is perfectly acceptable. Put it in there. Do not leave a gap.
Assuming you are applying to German companies, they will see you studying German as a good thing. You demonstrate planning in both doing that course and having saved enough income to be without a job for that time. I cannot see anything negative about it.
Germans are married to their paperwork. Any certificates you got, attach them.
answered 8 hours ago
nvoigtnvoigt
49k22117164
answered 8 hours ago
nvoigtnvoigt
49k22117164
answered 8 hours ago
nvoigtnvoigt
49k22117164
answered 8 hours ago
nvoigtnvoigt
49k22117164
49k22117164
7
Key to this answer is Put it in there. Do not leave a gap.
– Mister Positive
8 hours ago
5
Not only does it demonstrate planning, it demonstrates a pretty high level of dedication and investment. Someone who spends 4 months studying a new language full time in order to move to that country isn't likely to abandon that, turn around and leave a few weeks/months later because they're homesick or whatever.
– dwizum
8 hours ago
add a comment |
7
Key to this answer is Put it in there. Do not leave a gap.
– Mister Positive
8 hours ago
5
Not only does it demonstrate planning, it demonstrates a pretty high level of dedication and investment. Someone who spends 4 months studying a new language full time in order to move to that country isn't likely to abandon that, turn around and leave a few weeks/months later because they're homesick or whatever.
– dwizum
8 hours ago
7
7
Key to this answer is Put it in there. Do not leave a gap.
– Mister Positive
8 hours ago
Key to this answer is Put it in there. Do not leave a gap.
– Mister Positive
8 hours ago
5
5
Not only does it demonstrate planning, it demonstrates a pretty high level of dedication and investment. Someone who spends 4 months studying a new language full time in order to move to that country isn't likely to abandon that, turn around and leave a few weeks/months later because they're homesick or whatever.
– dwizum
8 hours ago
Not only does it demonstrate planning, it demonstrates a pretty high level of dedication and investment. Someone who spends 4 months studying a new language full time in order to move to that country isn't likely to abandon that, turn around and leave a few weeks/months later because they're homesick or whatever.
– dwizum
8 hours ago
add a comment |
On the contrary!
It's a really positive point! It shows you are dedicated to your goal, which is working in Germany.
Write your CV to add this "gap" stating that you took classes to learn German as if it were another job. It's a formation you took to prepare yourself to your next job, it's an asset!
answered 8 hours ago
ChrisRChrisR
84149
add a comment |
On the contrary!
It's a really positive point! It shows you are dedicated to your goal, which is working in Germany.
Write your CV to add this "gap" stating that you took classes to learn German as if it were another job. It's a formation you took to prepare yourself to your next job, it's an asset!
answered 8 hours ago
ChrisRChrisR
84149
add a comment |
On the contrary!
It's a really positive point! It shows you are dedicated to your goal, which is working in Germany.
Write your CV to add this "gap" stating that you took classes to learn German as if it were another job. It's a formation you took to prepare yourself to your next job, it's an asset!
answered 8 hours ago
ChrisRChrisR
84149
On the contrary!
It's a really positive point! It shows you are dedicated to your goal, which is working in Germany.
Write your CV to add this "gap" stating that you took classes to learn German as if it were another job. It's a formation you took to prepare yourself to your next job, it's an asset!
answered 8 hours ago
ChrisRChrisR
84149
answered 8 hours ago
ChrisRChrisR
84149
answered 8 hours ago
ChrisRChrisR
84149
answered 8 hours ago
ChrisRChrisR
84149
84149
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Just tell them exactly what you told us. As long as the gap is explainable (and reasonable), it is usually fine.
answered 8 hours ago
SaggingRufusSaggingRufus
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Just tell them exactly what you told us. As long as the gap is explainable (and reasonable), it is usually fine.
answered 8 hours ago
SaggingRufusSaggingRufus
14k94062
add a comment |
Just tell them exactly what you told us. As long as the gap is explainable (and reasonable), it is usually fine.
answered 8 hours ago
SaggingRufusSaggingRufus
14k94062
Just tell them exactly what you told us. As long as the gap is explainable (and reasonable), it is usually fine.
answered 8 hours ago
SaggingRufusSaggingRufus
14k94062
answered 8 hours ago
SaggingRufusSaggingRufus
14k94062
answered 8 hours ago
SaggingRufusSaggingRufus
14k94062
answered 8 hours ago
SaggingRufusSaggingRufus
14k94062
14k94062
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Instead of just mentioning it, I'd even advise you to propose continue the interview in German. Like this you will also demonstrate your motivated and adaptive attitude.
answered 8 hours ago
DominiqueDominique
1,157313
add a comment |
Instead of just mentioning it, I'd even advise you to propose continue the interview in German. Like this you will also demonstrate your motivated and adaptive attitude.
answered 8 hours ago
DominiqueDominique
1,157313
add a comment |
Instead of just mentioning it, I'd even advise you to propose continue the interview in German. Like this you will also demonstrate your motivated and adaptive attitude.
answered 8 hours ago
DominiqueDominique
1,157313
Instead of just mentioning it, I'd even advise you to propose continue the interview in German. Like this you will also demonstrate your motivated and adaptive attitude.
answered 8 hours ago
DominiqueDominique
1,157313
answered 8 hours ago
DominiqueDominique
1,157313
answered 8 hours ago
DominiqueDominique
1,157313
answered 8 hours ago
DominiqueDominique
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1,157313
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