Looking for a job (2024)

Whether you are abroad or already in Germany, find out here how to encounter job opportunities in Germany.

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 verifywhich requirements are fundamental and must be respected.

Your official partner for job placements in Germany

Are you considering working in Germany? The Federal Employment Agency (BA) can support you with their free-of-charge comprehensive advisory services. The BA’s international experts are at your side – from the beginning of your application, right up to when you start to work and live in Germany.Let us guide you through your opportunities on the German job market.

Make it in Germany job listings

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.

To the job listings

BERUFENET

On the BA's websiteBERUFENETyou can get detailed information on variousprofessionalfieldsas well asfind out what yourprofessionis called in Germany and what it entails.

EURES

TheEURES portal(available in multiple languages) presentsjob prospects all over Europe and information on EU funding programmes. Via thejob searchyou 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 onFacebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and/orYouTube.

Job portals and company websites

Do you alreadyknow companies in Germany, or did you come across certain company names during your job research? Many companies also publish their vacancies on theirwebsites. 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.

Explainer video: how do I look for a job in Germany?

Information on the web

Federal Employment Agency Tips for the job interview
1. Application training: Finding jobs and applying successfully
Federal Office for Migration and Refugees Checklist for your application documents
Europass Info The Europass curriculum vitae for applicants

Do you have any questions?

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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