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Getting a Job in Germany

Despite some slow down, Germany is the largest economic power within the EU. It has a relatively high structural unemployment rate of around 8%, but there are many jobs available in Germany. The German economy is still a major world source of mechanical engineering, pharmaceutical, medical, bio-engineering, aerospace and automotive products. The chemical, pharmaceutical and polymer industries are huge, as are the electromechanical, mechanical engineering, automotive, electrical and electronics sector.There are constant shortages in IT personnel and also in bio-engineering.

However, don't think that it is easy to get jobs in Germany. It is not. Selection and employment requirements are exacting and being able to speak and write German is a must for almost any job in Germany.

The demands on your technical skills though, maybe substantial and the exactitude to which you are called to work, is something many people from outside Central Europe, are simply, either not willing or not able to do. The Germans do not have that in their blood, but they acquire it through their education system.

The whole German immigration law has been overhauled and simplified. Although, it is still not easy for a non EU/EFTA citizen to get a job and residence permit in Germany. You have to offer a high level of relevant education and a solid period of professional experience. If you want any specific information on working in Germany, send us an e-mail.

When you look for a job in Germany do not try to approach Executive Search Recruiters by phone. You can approach them by mail. But they will only reply, if one of their assignments requires your skill. They will not actively look for a job for a candidate. German based Executive Recruiters work on behalf of employers and not on behalf of candidates. By law, they are not allowed to work on behalf of candidates. That type of firm is an employment agency, which is entirely different from executive search. German employment law requires a special license to work as an employment agency.

jobs4work.com will do active job searches for candidates in Germany (and the rest of Europe). But you should be aware that success is in no way guaranteed and progress is generally slow. The costs of such an activity is shown below on this page.

The main trends in the European Employment market are dominated by globalization and the influence of the Internet. There is a considerable demand for multi-lingual managers with international experience. They must have multilingual skills and considerable intercultural competence. This is a new kind of manager, and in the export oriented environment of the German economy, they are required for companies to succeed in the global economy.

The Internet has also resulted in a considerable demand for executives to fill new types of jobs. E-business is growing at a very fast pace in Germany and Europe as a whole. Some of the skills in this sector, especially in marketing and distribution are new. Germany is not looking for web designers, but rather for multi lingual e-commerce managers.

Help and Programms to Find a Job in Germany

If you like help with your job search in Germany click on the programs above. Send us an e-mail .

Executive Recruiters and Employment Agencies

Resume Submission and Professional Resume Writing

One of the most important tools to landing a top international job, besides the required education and experience, is a good, effective resume or Curriculum Vitae and a successful interview. The resume/CV is the item that will get your foot into the door and will determine whether you will get to the stage of the interview. Remember, employers can get the best educated people in the world! So competition is high. We can offer you some help for the resume creation as well as coaching and advice for the interview.

The German version of a Curriculum Vitae is a bit different from the "sales letter" that doubles as the American style resume. A German CV gives many more personal details (such as marriage, children, date of birth, detailed educational background etc.). But for a general job application (i.e. not if you apply for a political or church job!) avoid references to your involvement in civic or church activities. Especially the latter would be see as "strange". If you require any advise on this, we will edit your English Language resume/CV for US$ 49.00, so that it conforms to a German style CV.

German Internet Sites

Like most European countries Germany has a powerful Arbeitsamt, a state-run job and employment agency. Until relatively recently, it had an almost absolute monopoly on finding jobs for people at most levels.

Very strict individual data protection and privacy laws still make it more difficult for employment agencies and recruiters to operate in Germany than elsewhere in Europe. The only other European country where the recruiter employment market is even more restrictive is Austria. The Internet has changed that somewhat and there are now lots of quality sites available.

Active Job Searches

So you have no proper Resume or Cover Letter?

Don't worry, we will write one for you. Just send us your professional details, goals and educational background information

Having a proper German Style Curriculum Vitae (in English)

If you try to apply for a job in Germany with an American style Resume, forget it! You are wasting your time! Even if you write it in English (recommended, if you do not speak fluent German), you will need a Curriculum Vitae. We will create one for you, based on your resume data and supplemental question!

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