Here we will show you some options for finding a suitable job offer, and you can inform yourself about different professions. However, we recommend that you first do the Quick-Check to verify which requirements are fundamental and must be respected.
Your official partner for job placements in Germany
In the "Make it in Germany" job listings you will find job offers from the Federal Employment Agency (BA), where employers highly welcome applications from abroad.
On the BA's website BERUFENET you can get detailed information on various professional fields as well as find out what your profession is called in Germany and what it entails.
EURES
The EURES portal (available in multiple languages) presents job prospects all over Europe and information on EU funding programmes. Via the job search you can find job vacancies, information on living and working conditions in the countries and contact details for EURES advisers. EURES regularly organises job fairs in many countries and online. Check the dates on the European Job Days website, on the EURES portal, or follow EURES on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and/or YouTube.
Job portals and company websites
Do you already know companies in Germany, or did you come across certain company names during your job research? Many companies also publish their vacancies on their websites. It is best to search on their respective homepages using the keywords “job offers”, “career” or “vacancies”. A speculative application can be worthwhile.
Talent profile
Be active and publish your personal profile online in various business networks and job portals. Interested companies will then become aware of you and can contact you directly.
Are you already in Germany?
If you are already living in Germany or are staying in Germany temporarily, there are other options available to you for finding a job:
Counselling at the Employment Agency
The Employment Agency’s responsibility is to help people find a job. You can get free on-site advice in almost all German cities. The local employment agencies are branches of the Federal Employment Agency.
Job fairs
Try visiting job fairs and congresses to profit from conversations with company representatives.
Recruitment agencies
Private recruitment agencies offer another alternative for finding a job specifically suited for you. Make sure to get information on potential fees in advance in case you choose to make use of their services.
Let us advise you on your opportunities to work and live in Germany. Our experts will support you with questions regarding job search, visa, recognition and learning German.
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