# Ewald Schäfer

HR Technology Specialist · Germany

I’m Ewald — a passionate HR tech consultant from Berlin. I write about the intersection of automation, recruitment, and human capital. After leading several HRIS rollouts across Europe, I now focus on advising startups and writing practical content for job seekers and hiring teams alike.

With a strong IT background, I bridge the gap between HR and technology: from API integrations and data security to workflow automation and cloud-based HR platforms. My mission is to help organizations not only digitize but truly optimize their people operations.

#### Employee

[CV Help & Tips](https://jobicy.com/blog/category/cv.md) [Job Seeking](https://jobicy.com/blog/category/job-seeking.md) [Career Development](https://jobicy.com/blog/category/career-development.md) [Money & Legal](https://jobicy.com/blog/category/money-legal.md)

#### Recruiting

[Recruitment](https://jobicy.com/blog/category/recruitment.md) [Staff Retention](https://jobicy.com/blog/category/staff-retention.md) [Hiring Process](https://jobicy.com/blog/category/hiring-process.md)

## All articles by Ewald Schäfer

[![Image](https://jobicy.com/data/server-nyc0409/galaxy/mercury/2026/07/e753511b368d-221.webp)](https://jobicy.com/blog/148788-remote-cover-letter-with-zero-remote-experience.md) Ewald Schäfer  Share [Remote Cover Letter With Zero Remote Experience](https://jobicy.com/blog/148788-remote-cover-letter-with-zero-remote-experience.md)

How to write a high-impact remote cover letter with zero remote experience. Learn how to translate your office skills into trust, autonomy, and results.

[Career Development](https://jobicy.com/blog/category/career-development.md) [Job Seeking](https://jobicy.com/blog/category/job-seeking.md) [![Image](https://jobicy.com/data/server-nyc0409/galaxy/mercury/2026/04/e779ce4d-221.webp)](https://jobicy.com/blog/142258-how-to-figure-out-what-you-really-want-from-your-career.md) Ewald Schäfer  Share [How to Figure Out What You Really Want From Your Career](https://jobicy.com/blog/142258-how-to-figure-out-what-you-really-want-from-your-career.md)

Stop bottlenecking your potential! Learn how to min-max your IRL skill tree, analyze your flow state telemetry, and find your ultimate career main.

[Career Development](https://jobicy.com/blog/category/career-development.md) [Productivity](https://jobicy.com/blog/category/productivity.md) [![Image](https://jobicy.com/data/server-nyc0409/galaxy/mercury/2025/09/5983e758-221.webp)](https://jobicy.com/blog/132569-if-job-interviews-were-honest-what-recruiters-would-really-say.md) Ewald Schäfer  Share [If Job Interviews Were Honest: What Recruiters Would Really Say](https://jobicy.com/blog/132569-if-job-interviews-were-honest-what-recruiters-would-really-say.md)

A brutally honest look at the modern tech hiring process. We decompile misleading job descriptions, recruiter-speak, and the dreaded “culture fit” interview.

[Hiring Process](https://jobicy.com/blog/category/hiring-process.md) [Recruitment](https://jobicy.com/blog/category/recruitment.md) [![Image](https://jobicy.com/data/server-nyc0409/galaxy/mercury/2025/09/b5a71d64-221.webp)](https://jobicy.com/blog/131523-the-funniest-job-ads-of-2025-yes-theyre-real.md) Ewald Schäfer  Share [The Funniest Job Ads of 2025 (Yes, They’re Real)](https://jobicy.com/blog/131523-the-funniest-job-ads-of-2025-yes-theyre-real.md)

Companies are desperate for talent that doesn’t exist, for roles they can’t define, to build products the world might not even need.

[Job Seeking](https://jobicy.com/blog/category/job-seeking.md) [![Image](https://jobicy.com/data/server-nyc0409/galaxy/mercury/2025/09/dd4ec719-221.webp)](https://jobicy.com/blog/130852-the-future-of-remote-work-where-were-heading-by-2030.md) Ewald Schäfer  Share [The Future of Remote Work: Where We’re Heading by 2030](https://jobicy.com/blog/130852-the-future-of-remote-work-where-were-heading-by-2030.md)

We have to build the technology that connects us, not just isolates us behind more screens. The next decade is going to be a wild ride.

[Career Development](https://jobicy.com/blog/category/career-development.md) [![Image](https://jobicy.com/data/server-nyc0409/galaxy/mercury/2024/05/8b64c9f7-221.webp)](https://jobicy.com/blog/105992-the-legal-implications-of-remote-work-a-guide-for-employers.md) Ewald Schäfer  Share [The Legal Implications of Remote Work: A Guide for Employers](https://jobicy.com/blog/105992-the-legal-implications-of-remote-work-a-guide-for-employers.md)

Here, we delve into the crucial legal aspects of remote work that employers must navigate to harness its benefits while mitigating potential risks.

[Hiring Process](https://jobicy.com/blog/category/hiring-process.md) [Recruitment](https://jobicy.com/blog/category/recruitment.md) [![Image](https://jobicy.com/data/server-nyc0409/galaxy/mercury/2025/07/34cad864-221.webp)](https://jobicy.com/blog/126589-remote-work-burnout-is-real-heres-how-to-recover-without-quitting.md) Ewald Schäfer  Share [Remote Work Burnout Is Real – Here’s How to Recover Without Quitting](https://jobicy.com/blog/126589-remote-work-burnout-is-real-heres-how-to-recover-without-quitting.md)

Your value as a person is not tied to your output. You need to remind your brain of that fact by engaging in joyful, gloriously unproductive activities.

[Career Development](https://jobicy.com/blog/category/career-development.md) [Productivity](https://jobicy.com/blog/category/productivity.md) [![Frame 2883 (1)](https://jobicy.com/data/server-nyc0409/galaxy/mercury/2025/07/16150b1b-221.jpg)](https://jobicy.com/blog/124902-the-rise-of-digital-nomads-top-countries-offering-visas-in-2025.md) Ewald Schäfer  Share [The Rise of Digital Nomads: Top Countries Offering Visas in 2025](https://jobicy.com/blog/124902-the-rise-of-digital-nomads-top-countries-offering-visas-in-2025.md)

The world is cracking its doors open for people like us. These visas are more than just legal documents; they’re a sign of a profound shift in the global mindset.

[Career Development](https://jobicy.com/blog/category/career-development.md) [Tips and Tricks](https://jobicy.com/blog/category/tips-und-tricks.md) [![90227 Min](https://jobicy.com/data/server-nyc0409/galaxy/mercury/2025/05/6235b7af-221.jpg)](https://jobicy.com/blog/117902-remote-job-boards-in-2025-whats-changed-and-what-to-avoid.md) Ewald Schäfer  Share [Remote Job Boards in 2025: What’s Changed and What to Avoid](https://jobicy.com/blog/117902-remote-job-boards-in-2025-whats-changed-and-what-to-avoid.md)

This article explores how remote job boards have changed by 2025, what pitfalls to steer clear of, and why Jobicy is leading the charge.

[Job Seeking](https://jobicy.com/blog/category/job-seeking.md) [Tips and Tricks](https://jobicy.com/blog/category/tips-und-tricks.md) [![Facebook Post 1 (1) Min](https://jobicy.com/data/server-nyc0409/galaxy/mercury/2025/05/26b8a9b3-221.jpg)](https://jobicy.com/blog/117290-how-to-negotiate-your-salary-as-a-remote-employee.md) Ewald Schäfer  Share [How to Negotiate Your Salary as a Remote Employee](https://jobicy.com/blog/117290-how-to-negotiate-your-salary-as-a-remote-employee.md)

Unlike traditional office roles, remote work introduces unique variables—cost-of-living differences, virtual communication barriers, and perceptions about remote productivity.

[Pay and Benefits](https://jobicy.com/blog/category/money-legal.md) [![667](https://jobicy.com/data/server-nyc0409/galaxy/mercury/2025/02/7b1e8675-221.jpg)](https://jobicy.com/blog/115608-how-to-build-trust-in-virtual-teams.md) Ewald Schäfer  Share [How to Build Trust in Virtual Teams](https://jobicy.com/blog/115608-how-to-build-trust-in-virtual-teams.md)

Virtual teams allow businesses to tap into global talent, increase flexibility, and improve work-life balance for employees. However, without face-to-face interactions, building trust can be challenging. Trust is the foundation…

[Productivity](https://jobicy.com/blog/category/productivity.md) [Tips and Tricks](https://jobicy.com/blog/category/tips-und-tricks.md) [![Facebook Post 1 (1) Min](https://jobicy.com/data/server-nyc0409/galaxy/mercury/2025/02/26b8a9b3-221.jpg)](https://jobicy.com/blog/115568-remote-work-benefits-and-challenges-a-comprehensive-guide.md) Ewald Schäfer  Share [Remote Work Benefits and Challenges: A Comprehensive Guide](https://jobicy.com/blog/115568-remote-work-benefits-and-challenges-a-comprehensive-guide.md)

The journey of remote work started with the emergence of telecommuting in the 1970s, but it has truly come into the spotlight with the advent of the internet. Today, advancements…

[Career Development](https://jobicy.com/blog/category/career-development.md) [Tips and Tricks](https://jobicy.com/blog/category/tips-und-tricks.md) [![Facebook Post 1 Min](https://jobicy.com/data/server-nyc0409/galaxy/mercury/2025/02/89a19ef6-221.jpg)](https://jobicy.com/blog/115564-managing-remote-teams-across-different-time-zones.md) Ewald Schäfer  Share [Managing Remote Teams Across Different Time Zones](https://jobicy.com/blog/115564-managing-remote-teams-across-different-time-zones.md)

Managing remote teams in today’s globally connected world is both an art and a science. As organizations expand and embrace a geographically diverse workforce, the challenge of coordinating across various…

[Productivity](https://jobicy.com/blog/category/productivity.md) [Recruitment](https://jobicy.com/blog/category/recruitment.md) [![Image](https://jobicy.com/data/server-nyc0409/galaxy/mercury/2024/05/e923aec3-221.webp)](https://jobicy.com/blog/106798-how-to-conduct-effective-remote-job-interviews-tips-for-employers-and-candidates.md) Ewald Schäfer  Share [How to Conduct Effective Remote Job Interviews: Tips for Employers and Candidates](https://jobicy.com/blog/106798-how-to-conduct-effective-remote-job-interviews-tips-for-employers-and-candidates.md)

This article provides comprehensive tips for both sides of the interview process, blending practical advice with personal insights.

[Hiring Process](https://jobicy.com/blog/category/hiring-process.md) [Job Seeking](https://jobicy.com/blog/category/job-seeking.md) [Recruitment](https://jobicy.com/blog/category/recruitment.md)