Free Tools for Job Search Planning
Practical calculators and writing helpers for comparing roles before you apply.
Salary Calculator
Calculate your net salary in Germany after taxes, social contributions, and deductions. See what you actually take home.
Open tool NewCover Letter Generator
Generate a professional cover letter tailored for the German job market. Customized by role, experience, and company.
Open tool 2026Blue Card Salary Reference
Compare a German job offer salary against 2026 EU Blue Card salary thresholds from official sources. Not legal advice and not a sponsorship filter.
Open tool NewCost of Living Comparison
Compare the cost of living between German cities. See rent, groceries, transport, and total monthly budget side by side.
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Why tools matter for English-speaking job search in Germany
The tools reduce decision friction before a candidate ever applies. Salary, cost of living, and application copy can change which roles deserve attention.
What the tools layer is built for
Planning
Before you apply
Use salary, cost, and application inputs before you waste time on the wrong roles.
Coverage
4 tools
The current tools cover salary, Blue Card salary thresholds, housing budget, and cover letters.
Conversion
Jobs + alerts
Each tool feeds naturally into jobs or saved searches.
Use the tools, then keep going
The tools help with decision-making. Job alerts turn that research into a focused shortlist.
Common tools questions
Do these tools replace legal or tax advice?
No. They are planning tools meant to reduce ambiguity and help candidates make better decisions before they apply or relocate.
Which tool should I start with?
Most candidates should start with salary context first, then use cost-of-living and cover-letter support based on where they are in the search journey.
How do these tools connect to the jobs product?
The tools are part of the same workflow. They help candidates make better decisions, then return to jobs or alerts with more context.