Current topics in EnglishWorking and living in Germany
The internationalisation of the labour market emphasises the need for information on working abroad. Hence, the year 2006 is devoted to the mobility of employees by the European Union. If you are looking for a placement or an internship in Germany, or thinking of settling permanently, you need advice on visa, the recognition of your vocational training or studies, and the social security system. This website collects useful web links on legal issues, and practical advice, as well as official addresses.
Topical issues: Working in Germany
Arbeitsagentur.de - Service der Bundesagentur für Arbeit
http://www.arbeitsagentur.de
The official portal of the Federal Employment Agency in Germany. Employment seekers from abroadd are recommended to contact its Central Placement Office (Zentralstelle für Arbeitsvermittlung, ZAV) in Bonn.
Zentralstelle für Arbeitsvermittlung (ZAV) Villemomblerstraße 76 53123 Bonn Tel. 0228 713-0 Fax.: 0228 713-1111 Email:bonn-zav.info(at)arbeitsagentur.de
Please note that only a German language version of the site is provided.
How to take up a job in Germany
http://www.auswaertiges-amt.de/diplo/en/WillkommeninD/LernenUndArbeiten/ArbeiteninD.html
The Federal Foreign Office publishes information on working in Germany on its website. The main issues are: access to the labour market (finding work) and visa regulations, the central labour agencies are accessible. Language versions: Arabic, English, French, German.
Welcome to Germany: Information for Immigrants by the Federal Ministry of the Interior (pdf file)
http://www.en.bmi.bund.de/Internet/Content/Common/Anlagen/Broschueren/2006/WiD__Hauptteil__en,templateId=raw,property=publicationFile.pdf/WiD_Hauptteil_en.pdf
A manual for immigrants to Germany, with information on issues such as social security, health, work, citizenship, residence (non-EU citizens, EU citizns). The date is December 2005, alternative language versions are Arabic, Turkish, Polish and Russian.
`Your Job in Germany: Mobility across Europe` - bilingual information by the Federal Employment Service
http://www.german-business-portal.info/GBP/Redaktion/en/PDF/Work/mobility-across-europe-zav,property=pdf,bereich=gbp,sprache=en,rwb=true.pdf
A brochure providing information on working and living in Germany, categorised by the 16 federal states, with a focus on mobility across Europe, the demand for engineers, the International Placement Service of the employment service in Germany, and EURES, the European employment service.
Germany - right in the middle of it. Living and working in the heart of Europe. (2010)
http://www.ba-auslandsvermittlung.de/lang_de/nn_3166/SharedDocs/Publikationen/Mobil-in-Europa/Themenhefte/germany-rightinthemiddleofit-Themenheft,templateId=raw,property=publicationFile.pdf
A guide to living and working in Germany, published by the International Placement Services of the Federal Employment Agency (ZAV). Key issues: finding a job in Germany, learning German, family unification. , .
EURES Labour market information for Germany
http://ec.europa.eu/eures/main.jsp?catId=2641&countryId=DE&acro=lmi&lang=en®ionId=DE0&nuts2Code=%20&nuts3Code=®ionName=National%20Level
A short overview of the labour market situation in Germany, including statistics relating to unemployment, vacancies, regions and sectors.
EURES: The European job mobility portal
http://ec.europa.eu/eures/home.jsp?lang=en
EURES (the European Job Mobility Portal) is a network of employment administrators and agencies in 29 countries- The website offers a search engine for people interested in finding work in the associated countries, among them Germany. It is available in many European languages, including French, English, German, Italian, Polish, Swedish, and Hungarian.
International cooperation exchange for training providers
http://www.imove-germany.org/index.php?lan=2&mapid=91&PHPSESSID=d744df9a35ca24612e1547193bceb6ef
The exchange platform is part of the iMove project supporting an international exchange and networking in the areas of initial and continuing vocational education and training. Providers of adult education courses or project managers in search of domestic or foreign partners can enter their profiles (the platform language is English).
Setting up a business - entrepreneurship portal for Germany
http://www.existenzgruender.de/englisch
This portal is provided by the Federal Ministry for Economics and Technology. It offers basic information and links as well as downloads for people interested in setting up their own business or wanting to become self-employed in Germany. The English language version addresses migrants and foreign entrepreneues.
Dokument von: Bundesministerium für Wirtschaft und Technologie
Europass (Qualifications and Skills)
http://www.europass-info.de/EN/start.asp
The europass opens doors to learning and working in Europe. With its various components, the europass offers a fitting tool for documenting and presenting worthwhile experiences at home and abroad. It conveys a comprehensive picture of the holder\`s qualifications and skills, enabling easier comparison between European countries.
Deutsches Studentenwerk: Information for international students, work
http://www.internationale-studierende.de/en/home/quicklinks/
Information on work related subjects: work permits, jobbing, finding work, taxes and unemployment insurance.
Conditions of Entry and Residence of Third Country Highly Qualified and Highly Skilled Workers - The Situation in Germany (pdf file)
http://www.bamf.de/cln_180/nn_442016/SharedDocs/Anlagen/DE/Migration/Publikationen/Flyer/flyer-forschungsaufenthalte-engl,templateId=raw,property=publicationFile.pdf/flyer-forschungsaufenthalte-engl.pdf
Pursuant to a EU directive, the Federal Republic of Germany released new guidelines for third-country researchers (highly skilled workers) entering Germany. This document outlines the procedures, required documentation, and official bodies involved in recognising third-country researchers in Germany.
Returning Experts Programme
http://www.zav-reintegration.de/default.asp?lng_main=en
The Returning Experts Programme, which is implemented by the International Placement Services (ZAV) in the Centre for international Migration and Development (CIM) on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) puts this potential to work for development policy. It supports both junior as well as professionally experienced experts who are interested in returning to their countries and employers in developing and emergent countries who are looking for employees with special qualifications. In this way, we help to make international migration processes sustainable in terms of employment and development policy.
Working in Germany: What you should know
http://www.working-in-germany.com/
An English language website providing information for job-seekers and persons intending to start up their own business in Germany, which includes an index of articles - covering aspects of job application, insurance, workplace related problems, bankruptcy.
Just Landed Germany: Jobs
http://www.justlanded.com/english/Germany/Jobs
The portal disseminates information regardin divers countries, in several languages, with the section on jobs in Germany listing residential and work requirements and application procedures, social insurance, job application, student jobs etc., Just Landed also provides a job market with advertisements.
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