If I am selling to you, I speak your language. If I am buying, dann müssen sie Deutsch sprechen.
Willy Brandt, former chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany
Germany is the largest economy in Europe and the fourth largest in the world after the USA, China, and Japan. It is one of the world's largest and most technologically advanced manufacturers of machines, vehicles, and chemicals. Internationally known companies such as Adidas, Siemens and Volkswagen have their headquarters in Germany and advertise jobs worldwide, but also smaller medium-sized companies offer interesting positions for graduates. In general, there are good job opportunities for international employees in Germany. In particular, there is a demand for staff working in nursing, medicine, information technology, natural sciences, engineering, and the trades. Did we make you curious? The following websites give you an overview of the job market in Germany. Good luck with your job search!
Did you know that all of these global players come from Germany and advertise positions worldwide? Most of these successful companies commit to a good work-life balance and a positive working atmosphere. If you would like to work for one of these innovative world market leaders, find out more and apply on the career portals of the respective companies.
As an alternative to studying, you can also complete a two- to three-year vocational training course in Germany. The dual vocational training combines theory and practice, so you will be a student at a vocational school and at the same time, employed by a company. There are over 300 state-recognised vocational training occupations in Germany. All information about the German education system and the requirements that you have to meet can be found on the following websites
Germany offers great opportunities for a gap year! Would you like to do voluntary work after graduating from school or university and gain your first insights into the world of work? Maybe you would like to network with young people from Germany while you are still at school and obtain some work experience abroad? You can find some organisations in this section that will help you.
Would you like to gain your first work experience, expand your professional network and get to know the German work culture? An internship in Germany is the ideal solution. Have fun browsing and discovering!
Would you like to volunteer and gain work and international experience? There are many ways to do this in Germany. All you have to do is apply for a tourist visa and confirm that you can finance your stay. General information about voluntary service can be found at:
Are you studying or have you just graduated? Would you like to travel, teach English at a German school for 6 to 12 months and gain invaluable experience abroad? Then the British Council can help you. The ELA (English Language Assistants) programme is a British mobility initiative that offers paid teaching placements abroad. You can gain teaching experience, improve your language and professional skills, and expand your cultural awareness. The teaching time is 12 hours per week so that you have enough time to get to know Germany and pursue other interests. Information on the application process and other requirements for language assistance in Germany can be found here:
