Guides
Everything we wish someone had told us before we landed.
Practical guides for international students and young professionals moving to Germany or Australia, plus resume and job-application guides that apply anywhere. Each one opens with the short answer, then explains the steps, costs and rules, and links to the official source behind its figures.
In Germany, start with the paperwork of your first weeks: the blocked account for your student visa, registering your address (Anmeldung) and the landlord confirmation it needs, public or private health insurance, and opening a bank account. Planning your career? Read about the EU Blue Card salary thresholds, the German job market and how much German you need. For applications anywhere, the ATS resume checklist covers the formatting mistakes that stop software from reading your resume.
To budget your move, the student cost-of-living calculators cover 38 university cities in Germany and 8 in Australia.
ATS Myths Debunked: What Recruiters Really Look For
There is no universal ATS algorithm or score: Workday, SmartRecruiters and SAP SuccessFactors each document their own tools. The 12 common myths, checked.
Read guide →Germany's Skilled-Worker Shortage: Myths vs Reality
Germany's shortages are occupation- and region-specific, not universal: 157 shortage occupations in 2025, down from 183 in 2023 (Federal Employment Agency).
Read guide →Best Blocked Accounts for German Student Visas (2026)
A German student visa needs €11,904 in a blocked account for 12 months (€992 a month). Compare Expatrio, Fintiba and Studely fees and refund rules.
Read guide →Do You Need German in Germany? Study, Jobs & Life
You can study in Germany in English on many programmes, but most degrees are taught in German and English alone often isn't enough for jobs. Aim for B2.
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