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Careers and Work

Learn about the opportunities and career prospects that await you in Germany. Read personal stories and find information about studying, working and pursuing a career.

Deutschlands Startup-Szene hat kräftigen Rückenwind. Start-ups
Business
Germany as founder nation
More start-ups, more capital, more AI: Germany’s start-up scene is gaining momentum and becoming increasingly attractive – including for people from other countries.
Mehrere Personen stehend im Gespräch in Büroumgebung Business
Jobs
Top employers: why Germany is an attractive place to work
Many German companies are considered attractive employers. Who can offer international professionals the best opportunities?
Weibliche Fachkraft Migration
Skilled workers
How can I find a job as a skilled professional in Germany?
What role does your profession play? And what is the “Opportunity Card”? An overview of what you need to know as a skilled professional.
Die deutsche Autoindustrie ist bekannt für ihre exakten Spaltmaße. Clichés
Mentality
German precision: a cliché that’s true
From workbench to microchip: German precision isn’t a myth, it’s a principle - and one that has evolved historically, proven its technical worth and is still practised to this day.
Santhosh Jayaprakash aus Indien hat mehrere Start-ups gegründet. Five tips for getting started in Germany
Asia
“Reliability matters a lot in Germany and I think that’s a good thing”
Entrepreneur Santhosh Jayaprakash has founded several start-ups in Germany. These are his tips for skilled professionals who want to be successful here.
Dieu Hue Tong aus Vietnam macht eine Ausbildung zur Bäckerin. Skilled crafts and trades
Video portraits
Made it!
They have come from Ecuador, Tunisia and Vietnam, and all have found their place in Germany. Let’s meet Victoria, Aymen and Dieu Hue.
Starkes Team: Geschäftsführerin Claudia Frick (M.) mit den Schneiderinnen Tetiana Korenivska (l.) und Reyhane Heidari Skilled crafts
Dressmaking
Sewing: a universal language
A fashion workshop in Frankfurt am Main shows how diversity can be key to a successful business. People from many different nations work together there and enhance the business.
Raum für Kreativität: Ana Paniagua in ihrem Büro in Frankfurt am Main Skilled crafts
Setting up your own business
Ana and Imad hit the ground running
The media designer from Mexico and the mechanic from Syria who have set out on their own. What does being self-employed mean to them? They share their experiences and tips.
Deutsch lernen Skilled crafts
Vocational Training
Five steps to gaining a qualification in Germany
Rohan Gupta from India wants to train an electronics technician in Germany. Our infographic explains how he will get here.
Moderne Werkstätten und hohe Sicherheitsstandards: Das Handwerk bietet gute Arbeitsbedingungen. Work
Skilled crafts and trades
Five great reasons to work in the skilled crafts and trades
Great working conditions, a secure job, development opportunities – there are so many reasons to train and work in the skilled crafts and trades in Germany.
Einkommenssteuer: Was bleibt netto vom Lohn übrig?
How the German tax system works
The German tax system attempts to share burdens fairly. This principle is most evident when it comes to income tax.
Zugewanderte bringen neue Perspektiven und Geschäftsideen ein. Skilled workers
Migration
One in seven patent applications is filed by somebody with an migration background
From nursing to research: new studies show how people with a migration background sustain and transform Germany’s economy.

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