WORKING IN GERMANY
Germany is still a country handling immigration rather restrictive, but then, in general, is a very welcoming country. Unless you are an EU citizen, there are only limited options to apply for a German work permit successfully.
It requires in most cases a job offer. Learn here how to look for jobs and how to best apply with which document.
Once you started working with German colleagues, you will experience different customs and behavior. The Red Relocators have put together for you the most important facts to know about the German Working Culture.
WORK PERMITS IN GERMANY
JOBSEARCH IN GERMANY
GERMAN WORKING CULTURE
WORKING IN GERMANY: WORK PERMITS
HOW DO YOU QUALIFY FOR A WORK PERMIT IN GERMANY.
If you are actively seeking a job in Germany, you are facing a challenge.
Although the German government has induced some facilitations for qualified people to come and work in Germany and thus supporting our economy, the bureaucratic and procedural hurdles for foreigners are still significant.
- Nationality
- Bluecard
- Position in company
- Project work & international assignments
- Scientist work
- Special professions (so-called "Positivliste")
- Adequate job following a German (or recognized) degree
- What is my job’s equivalent in Germany?
- Recognition of foreign professions
- Application for recognition of your profession
- Is my academic degree recognized in Germany?
- My academic degree is not recognized. What to do?
WORKING IN GERMANY: JOB SEARCH
NAIL THE JOB YOU WANT
Spot the job offers which suit your profile and then tune your application letter and resumé to match with the requirements.
German HR Managers receive a lot of application letters and studies showed that they spent less then 30 seconds to decide if your letter goes to the right or the left side of their desks.
And work on your frustration level - you may need to write a lot of applications.
- Searching the internet for vacancies
- The big German Job Portals
- Specific portals for English jobs
- Social Media
- Contact Recruitment Agencies
- How to apply for a job
- documents to attach
- The cover letter
- important facts to consider
- Recommended Links
- The perfect German resumé
- recommended links
- tips
- professional help
- the 3 typical mistakes
- Documents to attach
WORKING IN GERMANY: WORKING CULTURE
IT'S ALL ABOUT UNDERSTANDING THE DIFFERENCES
Germany is a very open-minded and tolerant country. People are generally very relaxed. They do accept all kinds of different behavior without taking offense. Germans have traveled the world, and in most companies hiring foreigners, you will find a working culture that embraces differences.
However, the moment you become a full member of the organization you should be aware of the differences and what they trigger concerning your coworkers' and superior's perception of your work.
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