How to Get a Job in Germany

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Decide which field you want to enter.. Check if there is demand for your qualifications.. Contact the Office of Foreign Education.

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1

Decide which field you want to enter.

Step 1

Decide which field you want to enter.

2

Check if there is demand for your qualifications.

Step 2

Check if there is demand for your qualifications.

3

Contact the Office of Foreign Education.

Step 3

Contact the Office of Foreign Education.

4

Search German job sites.

Step 4

Search German job sites.

5

Check individual company sites.

Step 5

Check individual company sites.

6

Travel to Germany to search for work.

Step 6

Travel to Germany to search for work.

7

Construct your resume and cover letter.

Step 7

Construct your resume and cover letter.

8

Translate your resume and cover letter into German.

Step 8

Translate your resume and cover letter into German.

9

Ask if travel costs for the interview will be compensated.

Step 9

Ask if travel costs for the interview will be compensated.

10

Learn the proper interview etiquette.

Step 10

Learn the proper interview etiquette.

11

Find out if you require a work visa.

Step 11

Find out if you require a work visa.

12

Contact a Germany embassy or consulate.

Step 12

Contact a Germany embassy or consulate.

13

Apply for a Germany work visa.

Step 13

Apply for a Germany work visa.

14

Apply for your residence permit.

Step 14

Apply for your residence permit.

15

Obtain an EU Blue Card.

Step 15

Obtain an EU Blue Card.

16

Get a residence visa for self-employment if you're a freelancer.

Step 16

Get a residence visa for self-employment if you're a freelancer.

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