Finding a job in Germany in 2024: an action guide

Why not, indeed! Given Germany's highly appealing job market, it's no wonder professionals from around the globe are actively seeking work there. If you're considering moving there but unsure how to make a living,  you've come to the right place. We'll guide you through the fundamental steps of job hunting in Germany and highlight common pitfalls to avoid at each stage of the search process.

Introduction

1. Determine whether Germany recognizes your country's education and qualifications. To do this, examine the status of your higher education institution on <a href="https://anabin.kmk.org/no_cache/filter/institutionen.html">the Anabin website</a>.
2. Determine the demand for your profession in the labor market. Consider looking at online job vacancies on popular job search platforms (we will discuss them below). Germany needs IT professionals: programmers, coders, project managers, and graphic designers. There is a considerable shortage of physicians, engineers, mathematicians, and professionals in the natural sciences (chemists, physicists). Additionally, the list of the most popular professions in Germany includes electricians, mechanics, plumbers, carpenters, and woodworkers - generally everyone who directly works with their hands, unlike white-collar workers and office employees.
3. Evaluate your competitiveness as a professional. To accomplish this, you must look at any website with job advertisements (<a href="https://de.indeed.com/">Indeed</a>, <a href="https://www.moberries.com/">MoBberies</a>), find your profession, and examine 10-15 vacancies. By following this approach, you can promptly grasp the necessary work experience, skills, and personal qualities that a candidate requires. It allows you to evaluate your competencies and gain insights into areas needing further improvement.
4. Prepare a comprehensive set of job search documents for your job search, including your resume, cover letter, diplomas, and certificates translated into German.
5. Create accounts on professional social networks, like LinkedIn and Xing, because many companies are looking for employees in these areas. A well-designed profile will significantly enhance your likelihood of being invited for an interview. This is especially true for vacancies in economics, IT, engineering, sales, science, education, management, marketing, finance and strategic development. Simultaneously, if you fall into any of these categories, even indirectly, maintaining a solid profile on a platform can substantially enhance your prospects for career progression.
6. Begin actively applying for job vacancies, including proactive applications (known as "Initiativbewerbung" in German). Sometimes, the website belonging to your dream company has yet to have an open vacancy that suits you. However, sending your resume there still makes sense. First of all, company websites, especially small ones, are not always updated quickly - it may turn out that, in fact, the company already has an open position. However, the vacancy still needs to be posted on their website. Secondly, by initiating active actions, you demonstrate your genuine interest in working for the company, a gesture that is always appreciated.

So, to find a job in Germany, you will need the following

The secrets of a successful resume

What it's like to work in a German office

German labor laws: what is important for an employee to know

Key German job search portals

Where would foreigners be welcomed?

What about salaries?

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