Can I mention that I left my job to improve my language skills?
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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 Feb 15 at 21:15
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asked Feb 15 at 13:12
Salman LashkararaSalman Lashkarara
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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 Feb 15 at 21:15
Aurora0001
1074
asked Feb 15 at 13:12
Salman LashkararaSalman Lashkarara
7371622
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 Feb 15 at 21:15
Aurora0001
1074
asked Feb 15 at 13:12
Salman LashkararaSalman Lashkarara
7371622
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 Feb 15 at 21:15
Aurora0001
1074
asked Feb 15 at 13:12
Salman LashkararaSalman Lashkarara
7371622
edited Feb 15 at 21:15
Aurora0001
1074
asked Feb 15 at 13:12
Salman LashkararaSalman Lashkarara
7371622
edited Feb 15 at 21:15
Aurora0001
1074
edited Feb 15 at 21:15
Aurora0001
1074
edited Feb 15 at 21:15
Aurora0001
1074
1074
asked Feb 15 at 13:12
Salman LashkararaSalman Lashkarara
7371622
asked Feb 15 at 13:12
Salman LashkararaSalman Lashkarara
7371622
asked Feb 15 at 13:12
Salman LashkararaSalman Lashkarara
7371622
7371622
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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 Feb 15 at 13:17
nvoigtnvoigt
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Key to this answer is Put it in there. Do not leave a gap.
– Mister Positive♦
Feb 15 at 13:25
13
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
Feb 15 at 13:32
What's wrong with a gap? Does it imply being out of touch?
– TankorSmash
Feb 15 at 22:03
1
Why couldn't you get a job then? There must've been a reason. Maybe it's because nobody wanted to employ you… Maybe the prospective employer also shouldn't. (and various other reasons)
– wizzwizz4
Feb 15 at 22:05
2
@TankorSmash At least in German CVs, a significant gap implies there is something in your life you want to hide from the employer.
– nvoigt
Feb 16 at 8:38
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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 Feb 15 at 13:17
ChrisRChrisR
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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 Feb 15 at 13:15
SaggingRufusSaggingRufus
14.1k94262
2
It’s not a gap: it should be near the top of your CV.
– Colin 't Hart
Feb 16 at 8:34
It's a gap in employment history, but not "a gap" I could have worded that better. I'll edit when I'm on a computer
– SaggingRufus
Feb 17 at 12:16
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 Feb 15 at 13:34
DominiqueDominique
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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 Feb 15 at 13:17
nvoigtnvoigt
50.5k23122166
15
Key to this answer is Put it in there. Do not leave a gap.
– Mister Positive♦
Feb 15 at 13:25
13
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
Feb 15 at 13:32
What's wrong with a gap? Does it imply being out of touch?
– TankorSmash
Feb 15 at 22:03
1
Why couldn't you get a job then? There must've been a reason. Maybe it's because nobody wanted to employ you… Maybe the prospective employer also shouldn't. (and various other reasons)
– wizzwizz4
Feb 15 at 22:05
2
@TankorSmash At least in German CVs, a significant gap implies there is something in your life you want to hide from the employer.
– nvoigt
Feb 16 at 8:38
|
show 1 more 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 Feb 15 at 13:17
nvoigtnvoigt
50.5k23122166
15
Key to this answer is Put it in there. Do not leave a gap.
– Mister Positive♦
Feb 15 at 13:25
13
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
Feb 15 at 13:32
What's wrong with a gap? Does it imply being out of touch?
– TankorSmash
Feb 15 at 22:03
1
Why couldn't you get a job then? There must've been a reason. Maybe it's because nobody wanted to employ you… Maybe the prospective employer also shouldn't. (and various other reasons)
– wizzwizz4
Feb 15 at 22:05
2
@TankorSmash At least in German CVs, a significant gap implies there is something in your life you want to hide from the employer.
– nvoigt
Feb 16 at 8:38
|
show 1 more 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 Feb 15 at 13:17
nvoigtnvoigt
50.5k23122166
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 Feb 15 at 13:17
nvoigtnvoigt
50.5k23122166
answered Feb 15 at 13:17
nvoigtnvoigt
50.5k23122166
answered Feb 15 at 13:17
nvoigtnvoigt
50.5k23122166
answered Feb 15 at 13:17
nvoigtnvoigt
50.5k23122166
50.5k23122166
15
Key to this answer is Put it in there. Do not leave a gap.
– Mister Positive♦
Feb 15 at 13:25
13
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
Feb 15 at 13:32
What's wrong with a gap? Does it imply being out of touch?
– TankorSmash
Feb 15 at 22:03
1
Why couldn't you get a job then? There must've been a reason. Maybe it's because nobody wanted to employ you… Maybe the prospective employer also shouldn't. (and various other reasons)
– wizzwizz4
Feb 15 at 22:05
2
@TankorSmash At least in German CVs, a significant gap implies there is something in your life you want to hide from the employer.
– nvoigt
Feb 16 at 8:38
|
show 1 more comment
15
Key to this answer is Put it in there. Do not leave a gap.
– Mister Positive♦
Feb 15 at 13:25
13
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
Feb 15 at 13:32
What's wrong with a gap? Does it imply being out of touch?
– TankorSmash
Feb 15 at 22:03
1
Why couldn't you get a job then? There must've been a reason. Maybe it's because nobody wanted to employ you… Maybe the prospective employer also shouldn't. (and various other reasons)
– wizzwizz4
Feb 15 at 22:05
2
@TankorSmash At least in German CVs, a significant gap implies there is something in your life you want to hide from the employer.
– nvoigt
Feb 16 at 8:38
15
15
Key to this answer is Put it in there. Do not leave a gap.
– Mister Positive♦
Feb 15 at 13:25
Key to this answer is Put it in there. Do not leave a gap.
– Mister Positive♦
Feb 15 at 13:25
13
13
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
Feb 15 at 13:32
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
Feb 15 at 13:32
What's wrong with a gap? Does it imply being out of touch?
– TankorSmash
Feb 15 at 22:03
What's wrong with a gap? Does it imply being out of touch?
– TankorSmash
Feb 15 at 22:03
1
1
Why couldn't you get a job then? There must've been a reason. Maybe it's because nobody wanted to employ you… Maybe the prospective employer also shouldn't. (and various other reasons)
– wizzwizz4
Feb 15 at 22:05
Why couldn't you get a job then? There must've been a reason. Maybe it's because nobody wanted to employ you… Maybe the prospective employer also shouldn't. (and various other reasons)
– wizzwizz4
Feb 15 at 22:05
2
2
@TankorSmash At least in German CVs, a significant gap implies there is something in your life you want to hide from the employer.
– nvoigt
Feb 16 at 8:38
@TankorSmash At least in German CVs, a significant gap implies there is something in your life you want to hide from the employer.
– nvoigt
Feb 16 at 8:38
|
show 1 more 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 Feb 15 at 13:17
ChrisRChrisR
921410
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 Feb 15 at 13:17
ChrisRChrisR
921410
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 Feb 15 at 13:17
ChrisRChrisR
921410
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 Feb 15 at 13:17
ChrisRChrisR
921410
answered Feb 15 at 13:17
ChrisRChrisR
921410
answered Feb 15 at 13:17
ChrisRChrisR
921410
answered Feb 15 at 13:17
ChrisRChrisR
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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 Feb 15 at 13:15
SaggingRufusSaggingRufus
14.1k94262
2
It’s not a gap: it should be near the top of your CV.
– Colin 't Hart
Feb 16 at 8:34
It's a gap in employment history, but not "a gap" I could have worded that better. I'll edit when I'm on a computer
– SaggingRufus
Feb 17 at 12:16
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 Feb 15 at 13:15
SaggingRufusSaggingRufus
14.1k94262
2
It’s not a gap: it should be near the top of your CV.
– Colin 't Hart
Feb 16 at 8:34
It's a gap in employment history, but not "a gap" I could have worded that better. I'll edit when I'm on a computer
– SaggingRufus
Feb 17 at 12:16
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 Feb 15 at 13:15
SaggingRufusSaggingRufus
14.1k94262
Just tell them exactly what you told us. As long as the gap is explainable (and reasonable), it is usually fine.
answered Feb 15 at 13:15
SaggingRufusSaggingRufus
14.1k94262
answered Feb 15 at 13:15
SaggingRufusSaggingRufus
14.1k94262
answered Feb 15 at 13:15
SaggingRufusSaggingRufus
14.1k94262
answered Feb 15 at 13:15
SaggingRufusSaggingRufus
14.1k94262
14.1k94262
2
It’s not a gap: it should be near the top of your CV.
– Colin 't Hart
Feb 16 at 8:34
It's a gap in employment history, but not "a gap" I could have worded that better. I'll edit when I'm on a computer
– SaggingRufus
Feb 17 at 12:16
add a comment |
2
It’s not a gap: it should be near the top of your CV.
– Colin 't Hart
Feb 16 at 8:34
It's a gap in employment history, but not "a gap" I could have worded that better. I'll edit when I'm on a computer
– SaggingRufus
Feb 17 at 12:16
2
2
It’s not a gap: it should be near the top of your CV.
– Colin 't Hart
Feb 16 at 8:34
It’s not a gap: it should be near the top of your CV.
– Colin 't Hart
Feb 16 at 8:34
It's a gap in employment history, but not "a gap" I could have worded that better. I'll edit when I'm on a computer
– SaggingRufus
Feb 17 at 12:16
It's a gap in employment history, but not "a gap" I could have worded that better. I'll edit when I'm on a computer
– SaggingRufus
Feb 17 at 12:16
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 Feb 15 at 13:34
DominiqueDominique
1,272315
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 Feb 15 at 13:34
DominiqueDominique
1,272315
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 Feb 15 at 13:34
DominiqueDominique
1,272315
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 Feb 15 at 13:34
DominiqueDominique
1,272315
answered Feb 15 at 13:34
DominiqueDominique
1,272315
answered Feb 15 at 13:34
DominiqueDominique
1,272315
answered Feb 15 at 13:34
DominiqueDominique
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1,272315
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