Germany is looking for qualified labour in many areas. The different labour market conditions lead to a high demand for qualified labour in almost all sectors.
Where is labour force needed?
Which professions and qualifications are in demand?
How good your prospects are depends primarily on your qualification.
In 2024, the Federal Employment Agency asked enterprises throughout Germany: Which professions are particularly sought after? Of these more than 160 professions,
51% are aimed at people who have completed vocational training,
56% are aimed at people who have acquired a great deal of knowledge through university studies or several years of further training (e.g. bachelor’s degree, specialisation),
27% are aimed at people who have in-depth, scientifcally based knowledge through university studies and professional experience (e.g. management position, master’s degree, doctorate).
You can find an overview of professions with good job prospects on the following page: Make it in Germany: Professions in demand
What requirements do you need to meet?
Before you start looking for a job in Germany, you should be familiar with the necessary requirements. There are various options. One of them is to enter the country as a "skilled worker".
In Germany, you are considered a skilled worker if you meet one of the following conditions and can prove this with the relevant documents:
- positiv:You have a university degree.
- positiv:You have completed a vocational training programme in your profession. The vocational training programme lasted at least 2
Wichtig:Important: If you obtained your professional qualification outside of Germany, it has to be comparable with that in Germany. This is verified by official bodies in Germany. For more information on this topic, visit the website How can my professional qualifications be recognised?
More options to come to Germany
There are also other ways for you to take up employment in Germany. For more information, visit the website Make it in Germany: The new Skilled Immigration Act at a glance.
Your next steps
If you are a skilled worker, you can take the next steps. There are more questions you need to clarify in advance, for example:
- Work: Where can you find a job?
- Recognition: Do your professional qualifications need to be recognised in Germany?
- German language skills: How well do you speak German?
- Visa: Do you need a visa?
For step-by-step instructions on what exactly you need to do, visit the following website:
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