While many of us think that knowing the native language of a country where you are working is compulsory, a video of an Indian woman has proved the opposite. A video of a woman who got the role of a product manager in Germany without even knowing the basic language is going viral on Instagram and has sparked a conversation. In a reel shared recently, Simran Khokha opened up about how she secured a product manager role despite not knowing the local language where she explained her journey and the strategies that helped her land what she described as her 'dream job'. The story has stuck the chord with aspiring job seekers as it challenges a common belief about working abroad.
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"So, I got a product manager job in Germany and I don't even speak basic German. But this is what helped me secure my dream job. Again, this doesn't mean that language doesn't matter at all in Germany, and this advice doesn't work for every single role. But this advice does work for high-skill, high-impact roles."
She further added, "The truth is, many tech companies here operate entirely in English, especially in product, engineering, and data roles."
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She explained, "Here are four steps that helped me land my dream job in Germany irrespective of the language, and this might help you too. First, revamping my LinkedIn profile and resume. So my resume included four sections. I used a clean one-page resume template from Canva and used the AI tools such as Teal and Jobscan to add at least 50% of the keywords from the job description into my resume. I used the same process for my LinkedIn."
Talking about job applications, she said, "Second, I targeted job applications on specific portals. So I used a list of job portals to submit my applications."
She also highlighted the importance of building connections, noting, "Third, networking. I networked at the free events and webinars organized by German universities, which are sometimes open to visitors, and they are listed by Eventbrite and Meetup."
Finally, she revealed her outreach strategy, saying, "And fourth, so I sent cold outreach messages to relevant leaders. I used a template to reach out to the leaders in the companies I was targeting."
However, the most important factor, according to the candidate, was how she positioned herself. Instead of simply applying for jobs, she clearly communicated the value she could bring and how she could solve real business problems.
The clip has garnered several reactions online, with users sharing mixed opinions on her approach and experience. One user wrote, "This is really helpful for people who are scared of language barriers." Another commented, "Not knowing German can still be a big challenge outside work." A third user said, "Great tips, especially the networking part." Another added, “Cold outreach actually works more than people think.”
Disclaimer: This article is based on a post on Instagram. ET.com has not independently verified the claims made in the post and does not vouch for their accuracy. The views expressed are those of the individual and do not necessarily reflect the views of ET.com. Reader discretion is advised.
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What played key roles?
The woman in the video highlighted that while language skills are needed, they are not always mandatory, especially for high-skill roles in product, tech, and data. Many companies in Germany operate in English, particularly in global teams, creating opportunities for international candidates.ALSO READ: Anand Mahindra's Monday Motivation has a chilling message
"So, I got a product manager job in Germany and I don't even speak basic German. But this is what helped me secure my dream job. Again, this doesn't mean that language doesn't matter at all in Germany, and this advice doesn't work for every single role. But this advice does work for high-skill, high-impact roles."
She further added, "The truth is, many tech companies here operate entirely in English, especially in product, engineering, and data roles."
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Four steps that landed her the job
The woman in the video listed four factors she relied upon instead of just her luck. She followed a focused strategy- from revamping her resume and LinkedIn profile, applying to international job roles, building contacts and directly reaching out to managers.She explained, "Here are four steps that helped me land my dream job in Germany irrespective of the language, and this might help you too. First, revamping my LinkedIn profile and resume. So my resume included four sections. I used a clean one-page resume template from Canva and used the AI tools such as Teal and Jobscan to add at least 50% of the keywords from the job description into my resume. I used the same process for my LinkedIn."
Talking about job applications, she said, "Second, I targeted job applications on specific portals. So I used a list of job portals to submit my applications."
She also highlighted the importance of building connections, noting, "Third, networking. I networked at the free events and webinars organized by German universities, which are sometimes open to visitors, and they are listed by Eventbrite and Meetup."
Finally, she revealed her outreach strategy, saying, "And fourth, so I sent cold outreach messages to relevant leaders. I used a template to reach out to the leaders in the companies I was targeting."
However, the most important factor, according to the candidate, was how she positioned herself. Instead of simply applying for jobs, she clearly communicated the value she could bring and how she could solve real business problems.
The clip has garnered several reactions online, with users sharing mixed opinions on her approach and experience. One user wrote, "This is really helpful for people who are scared of language barriers." Another commented, "Not knowing German can still be a big challenge outside work." A third user said, "Great tips, especially the networking part." Another added, “Cold outreach actually works more than people think.”
Disclaimer: This article is based on a post on Instagram. ET.com has not independently verified the claims made in the post and does not vouch for their accuracy. The views expressed are those of the individual and do not necessarily reflect the views of ET.com. Reader discretion is advised.
