Germany Needs Skilled Workers
Germany’s economy is strong and skilled workers are in high demand. If you’re a doctor or nurse, engineer, IT specialist, software developer, programmer, scientist, or have skills in certain craftsmanship industries, Germany needs you!
Engineers and IT specialists are in demand in Germany
Work as an engineer in Germany
Germany is renowned for innovations in engineering, and trained engineers are always in demand. From production and planning, to management and research and development (R&D) engineers will find an array of opportunities in Germany.
Specific industries with the highest demand for engineers include: automation technology, construction, architecture, the automotive industry, renewable energy, environmental protection, and artificial intelligence (AI).
Work as an IT specialist in Germany
Germany always seeks to be at the forefront of technology, which means IT specialists are in high demand. If you’re an IT specialist working in software development, application support, IT security, or data science, your skills are especially sought after.
Software developers and other IT specialists who already have professional experience can register with the German Employment Agency to get help finding a job in Berlin and elsewhere in Germany.
Visas for engineers and IT specialists in Germany
Engineers, software developers, and IT specialists from most countries outside the EU will need a visa to work in Germany. We can help with that! Find out more about our visa and relocation services, and read about the EU Blue Card, a special visa for highly skilled workers in our article: “A Guide to the EU Blue Card for Germany.”
Students who have recently completed their studies and are having trouble finding a job from abroad are eligible to apply for a visa for jobseekers, which gives them six months to search for a job in Germany.
Nurses and doctors are in demand in Germany
Work as a nurse in Germany
Germany’s excellent health care system, combined with a high quality of life that continues into old age, means medical professionals are always in demand.
Currently, 1.7 million people are employed as nurses in Germany and there are over 25,000 vacant job positions for trained nurses. (source: make-it-in-germany.com)
To take up work as a nurse in Germany, you first have to get your qualifications recognized by the German state. In some cases, the qualifications you earned in your home country are directly equivalent to Germany’s. But sometimes you might be required to take a course in Germany or an assessment test.
Nurses also need to have a good command of the German language (B1 or B2 level, depending on which state in Germany you live and work).
Germany has several programs for recruiting nurses including the Triple Win Project (developed to attract nurses from Bosnia-Herzegovina, Serbia, the Philippines and Tunisia), and the Nursing in Germany Project, designed to recruit nurses from Mexico. But no matter what country you hail from, you can be sure Germany will welcome you as a nurse.
Work as a doctor in Germany
Germany’s medical industry is one of the most advanced in the world. Cutting edge medical technology make it a very innovative industry. But still, more doctors are needed in Germany.
There are currently 58,168 foreign doctors working in Germany. Approximately 32,000 come from countries outside the EU. (source: make-it-in-germany.com)
If you want to work as a doctor in Germany, you will of course need a license to practice medicine (Approbration in German). First, you’ll need to get your license recognized by the German state. You will also need to have a vey good command of the German language, and prove that you are in good physical and mental health.
Visas for doctors and nurses in Germany
Doctors and nurses coming from most countries outside the EU will need a visa to work in Germany. We can help with that! Find out more about our visa and relocation services, and read about the EU Blue Card, a special visa for highly skilled workers in our article: “A Guide to the EU Blue Card for Germany.”
Scientists and craftspeople are in demand in Germany
Work as a scientist in Germany
Germany has a long history of scientific excellence. If you’d like to join the ranks of Germany’s esteemed scientists, you will find many exciting opportunities.
Scientists specialising in biotechnology, chemistry, energy and environmental technology, medical technology, pharmaceuticals, and physics are especially in demand. There are also job openings for scientific researchers in Germany’s universities and scientific research institutions.
Visas for scientists in Germany
Scientists and researchers from most countries outside the EU will need a visa to work in Germany. We can help with that! Find out more about our services, and read about the EU Blue Card, a special visa for highly skilled workers in our article: “A Guide to the EU Blue Card for Germany.”
Scientists who have recently completed their studies are eligible to apply for a visa for jobseekers, which gives them six months to find a job in Germany.
Work as a crafts or trades person in Germany
Germany places high importance on good quality craftsmanship, which means jobs in small and medium-sized companies specialising in skilled crafts and trades are plentiful. These types of companies cover a broad range of industries. Some of the sectors that fall under the skilled crafts and trades category are: construction, metal and electrical, wood and plastics, property cleaning, artisanal food, healthcare and personal hygiene, textiles, and graphic design.
Visas for skilled craftspeople in Germany
If you are skilled in any of these areas and are thinking about moving to Germany, consider booking an online consultation with us. We’d be happy to help you apply for a visa and get you started on the next stage of your journey to Germany!
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