Field notes

Guides from the desk where applications get rewritten

Short pieces on disclosure timing, adjustments that last past week one, and interview formats that respect how disabled professionals actually work in Germany.

Person writing notes beside printed application materials

11 May 2026

When to mention disability in a German Bewerbung

Disclosure is a personal decision. Here is how timing, role type, and documentation interact in German hiring.

Open office with natural light and flexible workspaces

2 April 2026

Reasonable adjustments that German teams actually implement

From flexible hours to assistive software — adjustments that survive beyond the first week on the job.

Notebook and coffee on a table during quiet study

17 March 2026

Returning to work after a long medical leave in Germany

How to rebuild confidence, update application materials, and pace conversations with former or new employers.

Two professionals in conversation across a table

8 February 2026

Preparing for accessible interview formats

What to request before a panel day, and how to practise answers without masking your working style.