With German skills, you will improve your job opportunities with German companies at home and abroad. Germany is an important trading partner for the United Kingdom and when negotiating, it is always an advantage to be able to speak the language of the other party.
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.
Internships
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!
There are many ways to look for internship positions online. In addition to the common job portals such as stepstone.de and indeed.de, you can find a suitable internship for yourself here:
As an au pair, you live directly with a family in Germany for six to twelve months. You have the opportunity to improve your language skills and get to know the traditions and culture of the host country. To be allowed to work as an au pair in Germany, you must be at least 18 years old and not older than 26 at the time of your application. For free board, lodging and pocket money, you can help your host family with light housework and looking after the children. The Aupair Society can provide you with addresses and links to trustworthy organisations that will help you find a host family.
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:
Would you like to broaden your horizons? Germany offers an excellent educational system and is one of the most popular study destinations worldwide, with almost 320,000 international students.
