How to find a job in Germany - work for Russians, Ukrainians, Belarusians

Working in Germany often attracts citizens of the CIS region. First of all, we are talking about a high level of wages and a high standard of living, which is currently lacking in the outbacks of Russia, Ukraine and Belarus. Employment in a country that has the status of a leading European economy is more than realistic, so emigration to Germany is becoming increasingly common. The fact is that the Germans also experience a shortage of personnel; it has even been recognized at the state level. To provide Germany with specialists, up to 50,000 immigrants must enter the country every year, but most often we are talking about highly qualified personnel.

What professions are in demand in Germany for Russians?

The Germans' greatest needs for personnel arise in the field of healthcare and technical production. Medicine is very developed in Germany, but there is always a shortage of doctors, so the government is very interested in attracting doctors from abroad. The same applies to the mechanical engineering sector. The Germans are experiencing an acute shortage of technical specialists: mechanical engineers, designers, electricians, power engineers and engineers. The issue in the field of teaching is no less acute: in Germany there is a critical shortage of teachers, mathematicians, biologists, and, paradoxically, German language teachers.

Many Russian universities have long been known in Germany and German companies are trying to interest good specialists even before they graduate.

As for unskilled labor, work here is much more difficult, especially after the enormous influx of migrants from Syria and nearby regions. Germany has had an official labor agreement with Turkey for several years, which provides Germans with unskilled workers. Therefore, competition for the position of a loader, driver or handyman is much higher than for the position of a doctor or engineer. Turkish migrants often have German passports, which gives them a significant advantage. Following the influx of migrants from Syria, competition for unskilled labor has only intensified.

Syrian migrants are willing to work for a minimum wage, so they often manage to displace even the Turks.

§ Why are jobs offered in Russian in Germany?

It seems strange to see a large number of job offers in Germany in Russian. Why does this happen? This is due to the following four factors:

• There is currently a great need for qualified workers in Germany;
• millions of Russian-speaking people live, work or do business in Germany (how many Russian-speaking migrants are there in Germany);
• workers from abroad accept lower wages than locals;
• There is a large trade turnover between Germany and Russia, therefore some large firms and small businesses require employees with knowledge of the Russian language.

Some Russian-speaking migrants have their own business in Germany and are ready to hire Russian-speaking people even more willingly than local residents; others open intermediary firms and engage in the employment of migrants in places where good knowledge of the German language is not required. Typical examples of jobs: assistant in a warehouse, kitchen or construction.

Since there is a great need for qualified personnel, many companies pay their employees if they attract new workers to the enterprise, therefore, Russian-speaking employees of companies independently look for new workers for their company, helping them get a job at the enterprise where they work and earning good remuneration. A typical example of this case is the many jobs for drivers, as well as in the IT field or medicine.

Also, a large number of job offers for Russian-speaking people are work as a nanny, cleaner, nurse or housewife. For a well-to-do Russian-speaking family, hiring a Russian migrant is much cheaper and has a number of other advantages.

Finally, according to one study, in the German sector in Germany, several tens of thousands of job advertisements include a requirement to speak Russian, mostly in trade, manufacturing and healthcare. This is explained by the existing trade relations between Russia and Germany.

Working in Germany without knowing the language

Finding a job without knowing German is possible, but getting hired for a high-paying position will no longer be possible. Some specialties provide certain concessions when knowledge of English is allowed instead of German, but in most cases, language proficiency at level B1 or above is a prerequisite. The only exception is work that involves heavy physical labor: miners, foundry workers, furnaces. But here, too, preference will be given to the Turks. Without knowing the language, you can work seasonally, picking fruits or vegetables, but such work does not provide high salaries.

Knowledge of the language affects not only the possibility of employment, but also the registration of a residence permit.

Work without a language in Germany: where to find

Where to find a “job without language” in Germany? There are several online resources where you can easily find the desired vacancy. The most famous sites:

• eurobota.ua
• ua.jooble.org
• worka-za.ru
• de.indeed.com

Look for work on local portals.
For example, the website rabota-za.ru posts the latest vacancies for Russian-speaking candidates, without knowledge of the language, intermediaries and commission fees. The main advantages: direct employer, convenient search engine, wide choice of professions. Most often, sites require the following vacancies:

• housekeepers;
• builders, tilers, plasterers, painters and other finishers;
• pickers and other warehouse workers;
• auto mechanics and car mechanics;
• plumbers;
• nurses and assistants caring for the sick and elderly;
• taxi drivers;
• electricians;
• movers;
• nurses;
• nannies;
• packers;
• cooks;
• maids;
• farm workers and many others.

Basically, as we see, blue-collar jobs and service personnel are the most in demand.

Job vacancies for blue-collar jobs

Welders, builders, mechanics, painters and milling operators are also in considerable demand in Germany. Even taking into account the rather impressive salary by Russian standards (2000-3000 euros), the work involves difficult conditions and often irregular schedules. German legislation provides for the possibility of working up to 12 hours a day and up to 60 hours a week, which local employers actively take advantage of. Therefore, such specialties can only be considered as earnings on a shift basis, but not for permanent employment and emigration.

Requirements regarding language proficiency are also relevant in this case; the employee must obtain a certificate of at least level A2.

Wage levels in Germany

The principle of salary formation in Western Europe is significantly different from what we are used to seeing in the CIS. Firstly, there is a specific and rather complex tax system here, secondly, education and the presence of qualifications or an academic degree play a very important role here, and thirdly, in Germany the differences in salaries between representatives of different professions are not so noticeable. If in Moscow a supermarket salesperson earns 35,000 rubles, and an IT specialist earns 200,000, then for the Germans this difference comes down to several hundred euros.

Salaries in Germany for 2021 (average salaries are indicated after all tax deductions, i.e. “net”):

• Teachers in schools – 2000 euros.
• Teachers in universities – 2500 euros.
• Waiters – 1500 euros.
• Doctor – over 5000 euros.
• Engineer - over 4000 euros.
• Translator – 1900 euros.
• Cook – 1900 euros.
• Policeman – 2500 euros.
• Miner – 2500 euros.
• Cashier – 2000 euros.
• Cleaner – 1400 euros.

As you can see, the need for doctors and technical specialists is reflected even in wages. While the difference in the salary of a cashier and a translator is only 100 euros, and not always in favor of the latter.

The highest level of salaries is observed in the southern part of the country. If we talk about cities, these are Munich, Nuremberg and the Black Forest.

The most in-demand jobs in Germany 2021

According to the Minister of Labor, the country is most experiencing a shortage of IT specialists, technical specialists, qualified production workers, and medical workers.

If we analyze the data from the Federal Labor Exchange, the greatest shortage of qualified workers is in the field of mechanical engineering; people are needed for auxiliary positions in metallurgy, construction, logistics and other areas.

The situation with teachers is deplorable, with the most unfilled vacancies in Bavaria, Baden-Württemberg and North Rhine-Westphalia. Regions solve these problems in different ways: in some places (in Saxony, for example) additional subsidies are allocated to teachers, in others they retain and hire people of retirement age, in Berlin they enter into contracts with final-year students of pedagogical universities. But at the moment, the teaching profession is quite in demand.

Chairman of the Board of the Federal Union of Cash Physicians Andreas Gassen predicts a crisis situation of shortage of qualified medical personnel in 2 to 5 years. Already, about 10,000 vacancies are unfilled, and there is an acute shortage of specialists in caring for the disabled and the elderly.

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According to estimates by the Institute of German Economics, there is already a shortage of 440,000 qualified workers in construction and communications maintenance. And the Forecasting Institute predicts a shortage of 3 million workers by 2030, and this is even with the condition of attracting 200,000 people a year from abroad. The lack of competent workers leads to financial losses in a variety of areas of production.

Such professions are not very attractive to the Germans themselves (due to low pay or reluctance to work in remote places), so these areas of activity are the easiest for a migrant to get a job in. Highly paid professions include engineers, IT specialists, scientific and technical personnel, and economists.

Taxes in Germany

Taxation in Germany can take up to 45% of your total income and is based on many factors. This includes the amount of wages, the employee’s marital status, and the presence of children. One of the family members has the right to take advantage of preferential taxation, but if the person is not married, then he is deprived of this opportunity. Certain social segments of the population also have the opportunity to reduce the rate: parents with many children, combatants, disabled people, etc.

Germany adheres to the principle of progressive taxation - the higher the level of earnings, the higher the taxes.

Salaries in Germany

First, it’s worth saying a few words about the average and minimum wages in the country:

1. The average salary of a German in 2021, without paying taxes and fees, is €3,703. “Pure”, a typical German employee receives an average of €2,225. This is without bonuses and allowances, which are not uncommon among local employers. In recent years, this figure has been constantly increasing. For example, in 2021, average earnings increased by 1.8%, taking into account inflation. The highest earnings are not in the capital of the country, but in Wolfsburg, Ludwigshafen and Erlangen. The first city is home to the Audi and Volkswagen factories, and the other two are home to the BASF and Siemens concerns. Workers here earn about €3000-3500.
2. Since 2015, a minimum wage . From 1 January 2021, the minimum hourly rate is €8.84 excluding taxes. Some industries have higher rates. For example, for drivers, builders, machinists – not less than €14.7 per hour. According to the law, lower rates can result in greater problems for the employer. As well as wages not paid on time.

We will give examples of “net” wages:

• Teacher – from €2000 (rate per hour – from €25)
• Policeman – €1500-2800
• Waiter – from €1000
• Doctor – from €5000
• Engineer – €3500-4500
• Laboratory assistant – €2000
• Veterinarian, pharmacist – €3000
• Architect – €2500-4500 (depending on experience)
• Designer – €2600-4500
• University teacher – €2800-4500 (depending on position and rank)
• Lawyer – €3500-4800
• Builder – from €2800
• IT workers – from €2500
• Translator – €2500
• Cook – from €1600
• Confectioner – from €1700
• Kitchen assistant – from €1200
• Gardeners, florists – €1400-1600
• Massage therapist – €1800
• Cleaner – €1400
• Janitor – €1800
• Car wash – €1600
• Driver, machinist – €1500-2000;
• Nurse/nanny – from €1000 (with accommodation);
• Hotel assistant (housemaster) – €700-800 (with accommodation and meals);
• Nurse – €1500-2000.

Payment for in-demand “working” specialties (stampers, assemblers, line parts manufacturers, molders, warehouse workers, etc.) is hourly, starts from €9 (depending on qualifications and payment for food/accommodation, a specific enterprise can reach € 15-20). The employer often offers to work on weekends at an increased rate.

Thus, it is quite possible to receive €1500-2500 per month. Accommodation is sometimes paid for by the employer, but a more common option is a dormitory (room for 3-4 people) for €250-300 per month.

Of course, you can rent a separate apartment. But in Berlin, for example, you are unlikely to find a “studio” for less than €400.

How to find a job

Germans are looking for work in the same way as it happens in the Russian Federation, Ukraine or Belarus. Everything happens via the Internet, where employers post advertisements, or on online exchanges, where the applicant can leave his resume and wait for a response. The most popular job search sites:

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The Federal Employment Service is no less popular, with more than 60,000 vacancies for specialists and unskilled workers. Here you can even find vacancies that are available without knowledge of German or provide part-time employment.

Recently, advertisements have been actively posted on social networks, where applicants can also publish their resumes.

Another way to find a job is to monitor company websites. Most often, CIS citizens monitor the websites of private German clinics in search of vacancies for medical workers, as well as the resources of numerous automobile manufacturing plants. Germany produces Opel, Mercedes, BMW, Volkswagen and Audi, which need engineers, electricians and designers on an almost constant basis. You just need to visit the company’s website and open the “Vacancies” section, and then contact the employer.

In Russia, as in other CIS countries, there are companies that recruit personnel for Germany and provide assistance in obtaining a visa, international passport and diploma legalization. The cost of such a service can reach up to 1000 euros.

Employment options in Germany

To find a suitable job in Germany, it is better to use several different search methods.

The easiest option is to transfer from a Russian organization to its branch located in Germany. Such offers usually come to those who have been working in the company for a long time and have proven themselves well. Priority is given to non-family travelers as they do not need to transport the entire family.

It’s worth starting to explore job opportunities remotely. The most popular option for finding a job in Germany is via the Internet. You can search for vacancies on the following portals:

• Dice;
• Elance;
• Experteer;
• Jobleads;
• Rabota-Za;
• StudentJob;
• Fellows.net;
• dzuna.de;
• Jobworld.de;
• Careerjet.de;
• Jobanzeigen.de;
• Jobscanner.de.

Pay attention to online job boards, which are very developed in Germany. Examples: monster.de, stepstone.de, staufenbiel.de, absolventa.de, jobleads.d. There you can find many open vacancies, including for entry-level specialists and university graduates. A basic set of services can be obtained for free.

Ads can also be found through social networks for professionals, such as Xing or Linkedin. The latter is blocked in Russia, entry is via a proxy or VPN. Assistance in finding a job is also provided at the state level through the Federal Labor Exchange. To do this, you need to go to its website, register and leave an application.

In addition, you can call directly the HR department of the employer you are interested in or leave your resume on their website. It is worth periodically checking local newspapers online or using the remote services of recruitment agencies.

But the shortest way is to go directly to the websites (section “Karriere” or “Jobs”) or to the office of German companies. There are many large corporations in Germany interested in talented and qualified employees: Wolksvagen, BASF, Siemens, Daimler, etc. Feel free to write to the email of the HR service indicated on the website. Submit your CV in English or German with a cover letter. It's better to call right away.

Priority is given to candidates with knowledge of German or English at a level of at least B1. Extensive work experience, recommendations from previous employers, specialized education, especially a German university diploma are also valued.

Diploma and its role in employment

Unlike the CIS region, in Germany the majority of Germans work in their specialty. Not only do they take a more thorough and balanced approach to choosing a profession, but it is simply impossible to get certain positions without a proper diploma. Having a higher education creates an advantage for an employee, even if for some reason he does not want to work in his specialty. For example, a janitor with a diploma will earn 200-300 euros more than a janitor who only has a secondary education, although they do the same job.

Not all Russian or Ukrainian diplomas are recognized in Germany. Many specialties that are not in demand in Germany are deliberately ignored. Others require mandatory confirmation. Since the issue of migration in the country is regulated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has released a special resource where you can find out about the recognition of a specific diploma by Germany - Deutschland Anabin (https://anabin.kmk.org/anabin.html).

For example, doctors with higher education who have several years of practicing experience behind them will still have to undergo a second internship within six months. True, they will be provided with a stipend that is higher than the salaries of the same policeman or economist. Legal education received in the CIS is not valued in Germany for obvious reasons - everyone has different legislation.

Engineers who have graduated from most Russian and Ukrainian universities will not need to confirm their diploma. After passing the interview, they can immediately get a job, since technical diplomas are equivalent to German ones. The exception is situations when engineers want to open their own design or technical bureau. To conduct highly specialized business activities, a diploma will still be required. Economists will have to undergo repeated training within two years, regardless of the institution they graduated from and the length of work experience in their specialty.

If it is necessary to confirm a diploma, the specialist will need to contact the appropriate German university and pass state exams.

Germany has a high standard of living and low unemployment

I started working with knowledge of spoken English, and a year ago I learned German. Now I can find a job in another company.

About specialties

In Germany, it is impossible to get a position related to communicating with people - a salesperson or a marketer. German is required for this.

And international companies interact more with people abroad, so English is their priority.

Many people are looking for work in the IT field. These are companies where English-speaking specialists are in demand. There are many large companies based in Germany, so you can go to the website and submit your resume. Most companies look for candidates through job search sites. It is recommended to create a good resume and submit applications on websites. There are separate exchanges for foreign employees where available vacancies are posted. Or you can find a job based on your specialty. There are separate search sites for students, translators, and IT specialists.

About applying for a visa

To work in your specialty, a Russian diploma must be confirmed.

This is not a quick process of completing and collecting documents. But if everything is successfully completed, you can apply for a work visa D. This visa is accompanied by an indefinite residence permit in the country. For a work visa, in addition to proof of your diploma, you must provide a contract or agreement with the German company that hired you.

How to prove your language knowledge

If a certificate from a language course is enough to obtain a residence permit, then for employment in many positions you will need an official document from a foreign language university or relevant certification centers. There are such centers in many large cities, but the exams in them are often a little more difficult than in regular language schools. Highly specialized personnel must have a B1 certificate, while applicants for working positions need an A2 level.

The certificate has an unlimited validity period and does not need to be renewed again.

Blue card: what is it and how to get it

In-demand and highly qualified specialists can apply for a blue card - a document that confirms their status and provides them with a work visa and the right to apply for a residence permit upon employment. Such workers are highly valued in Germany, regardless of their actual nationality. Only doctors, engineers, teachers, scientists and IT specialists can obtain a blue card. To do this, they will need to pass a German exam at level B1 and, if necessary, confirm their diploma.

You can apply for a blue card either upon arrival in Germany or in your own country through the consulate when applying for a work visa.

Is it possible to get a job in Germany with a Polish visa?

Knowing firsthand about the overly strict rules and employees of German consulates, many foreigners try to get to work in Germany through other countries, for example through Poland. This is especially true for Ukrainians who in 2021 received a visa-free entry permit, and with it the opportunity to work in Poland with a biometric passport for a period of three months.

European legislation establishes that a migrant worker does not have the right to work in other EU countries with a national visa, say, Poland. But even this rule has a loophole: a Polish employer can send its employee on a business trip to Germany for a period of three months, provided that the latter has been working in the company for at least 1 year.

The diagram looks like this:

1. The Polish manager formalizes the foreign employee.
2. He is given a travel document.
3. The German consulate issues a permit for three months of work in Germany - this document is called Van der Elst Visa.
4. The applicant is sent to work for a German company.

If the candidate has already received a voivodeship visa in Poland, then he will be able to work on German territory for 6 months.

More detailed information on how to get a job in Germany and other countries with a Polish visa can be found here

How to apply for a job

The best way to apply for a job is to make a direct call to the potential employer. This will not allow you to get a decision on hiring immediately, but will give you the opportunity to demonstrate your knowledge of the language and outline your experience, as well as talk in detail about your professional qualities. In most cases, the employer will still ask you to send a resume, and its preparation should be approached with the utmost responsibility, taking into account the peculiarities of the local mentality:

1. If in Russia such resume phrases as “stress resistance”, “punctuality”, “responsibility” are nothing more than a formality, then the Germans take it quite seriously.
2. Your resume must include a photograph.
3. Your resume should describe in detail the full list of your skills, from having a driver’s license to completing courses in emergency medical care.
4. A copy of your diploma is attached to your resume. And again, if in Russia an employer is most often interested in the very presence of a “crust”, then the Germans pay more attention to the insert with grades. The same can be said about the certificate.
5. Recommendations and characteristics will not be superfluous. Letters of gratitude from previous bosses and testimonials from a previous place of work are important additions to a resume.
6. You should also attach a “Biography”, in which you can briefly write about yourself, with the obligatory notes about what attracted you to this vacancy.
7. It is better to send a letter not by e-mail, but by regular mail, indicating contact information in it. This will greatly increase the chances of it being read.

And another difference between the Germans is that if they say: “We will contact you,” it means that they will really contact you, regardless of the decision made. Most often, applicants receive a request for an interview, which can be conducted online via video link, and if everything goes well, the company sends the employee an invitation request, which will be required to obtain a work visa.

Important! The resume must be written in German, or, as a last resort, in English, but it is better to use the services of a translator. It is also mandatory to translate the diploma, insert with grades and certificate. It is worth noting that in Germany, a grade of “1” is “Excellent”, and “5” is “Unsatisfactory”, so the Germans may be a little surprised by the diploma of a Russian excellent student without a corresponding translation.

Cost of living in Germany

The attractiveness of the German state is ensured by the government's tireless concern for the well-being of citizens, who, in turn, consider it their duty to comply with laws and maintain order in society. This explains the rather low crime rate and the almost complete absence of corruption.

The main issue that concerns most visitors is housing. It’s worth noting right away that real estate here is quite expensive. At the same time, the highest rents were recorded in Stuttgart, Munich and Frankfurt: 800-900 euros per month for a one-room studio apartment. To this amount you also need to add the cost of utility bills - approximately 90-200 euros (depending on the area).

An unprepared foreigner may also be shocked by food prices. However, do not forget that in Germany there are supermarkets that stock cheap domestic brands, so a basket of essential food will cost an order of magnitude cheaper than in other European countries. The cost of some product items is given in the table:

In general, food costs per person about 300 euros per month. If you add here another 70 euros for travel on public transport, 26 euros for the Internet and 30 euros for paying for] mobile operators[/anchor], then together with the cost of renting housing you will get approximately 1500-1600 euros per month.

Preparation of documents and relocation

Once the employer's consent has been received, you must begin applying for a work visa. This process can take up to six months, but if we are talking about in-demand specialists or workers who have already issued a blue card, everything speeds up significantly. The fact is that the department checks for the presence of suitable candidates for vacancies among German citizens who have priority rights to employment. But this rule does not apply to certain specialties (doctors, engineers).

As soon as the answer comes from the consulate and the visa is approved, it will be possible to move. And here everything depends on the employer. Many companies assist in the relocation of highly qualified employees: they pay their travel expenses, rent housing for them in advance, help with registration upon arrival, or even pay their first salary in advance. But such points are discussed individually, and, as a rule, apply only to blue card holders.

Upon arrival, you will need to immediately register temporarily, otherwise you will not be able to get a job. You can even register at a hotel, and after renting a home, get a new registration.

Work visa and work permit

Procedure for obtaining a work visa

Citizens of the Russian Federation, Belarus, Ukraine and other non-EU countries are required to obtain a work visa to legally work in Germany.

Documents required to obtain a work visa

• statement indicating personal data in German;
• photograph 3.5x4.5 cm;
• valid international passport;
• internal passport;
• confirmation of payment of the fee;
• invitation or contract signed by the employer;
• work permit.

After submitting documents to the consulate, the original is checked against copies and returned to the applicant.

If a job seeker does not have an invitation from an employer, he can use a special visa permit to search for work. This type of permit is issued for a period of up to 6 months if the applicant can demonstrate his financial viability to live in the country while looking for work. In this case, you must provide:

• international passport;
• a motivation letter outlining the reasons for looking for work in Germany;
• a diploma of German higher education or a confirmed foreign one;
• summary;
• bank confirmation of the availability of the required amount for stay in the country (the amount must be clarified at the consular department of the German Embassy, ​​as it is regularly reviewed);
• health insurance.

In addition, the applicant may be required to provide additional documents, the list of which may be individual in each specific case. It is prohibited to work in Germany with this visa permit. If a migrant (Russian, Ukrainian, Kazakh) quickly finds a job, he needs to get a work visa.

To obtain a work visa you must provide a standard package of documents

Work visa extension

Initially, as a rule, a work visa is issued for 3 months, and upon arrival in the country, the employee receives a residence permit for the period specified in the contract. If the contract is indefinite, the visa is issued for 2 years. At the end of the validity period, the visa can be extended for another 2 years if you have a job.

After 5 years, you can apply for permanent residence. During the first three years you are not allowed to change employer. If you lose your job, you must find another one within 3 months and get a new visa. Blue Card holders can change employers and request permanent residence after 2 years.

Features of working in Germany

Most of the features come down to differences in mentality, so people from the CIS will feel uncomfortable for some time. This is inevitable, since at certain points the Germans’ approach to work is fundamentally different. It is customary for them to adhere to a strict chain of command, and only during working hours. The Germans have a special “fad” regarding punctuality; many companies impose serious fines for being late or leaving early.

Interesting fact! In the CIS countries, it is considered an indicator of high income to dine in a restaurant or cafe, while Germans prefer home-cooked food, regardless of social status.

Sick leave and vacation

In the first six months after official employment, a newcomer cannot count on vacation, as there is a probationary period. You can take a time-out immediately after its completion, even for a few days, or for the entire vacation at once. The amount of leave depends on the type of work activity (physical or mental) and the age of the employee, but on average it is 30 days. In Germany, annual leave is mandatory, and the employee is obliged to rest for at least 15 days in a row; whether to use the remaining days is up to everyone to decide for themselves.

Unlike Russia or Ukraine, in Germany you cannot “save up” your vacation. If an employee does not take advantage of legal leave for the current year, he will simply burn out.

As for diseases, there are also some nuances here. The legislation provides for the possibility of absence from work due to illness and without the need to issue a sick leave certificate. The duration of such absence is set by employers and specified in the employment contract. If the illness is serious, the sick person can go to the clinic to apply for sick leave or go to a private therapist, and this can not be done immediately, but within three days. The main thing is to notify your immediate supervisor in any available way.

Sick leave is paid to the employee in the amount of 80% of his net earnings, regardless of length of service.

Advantages of working in Germany

According to statistics, in Germany there are almost never delays in the payment of wages. For this, serious penalties are provided for the employer. The level of wages also remains quite high, even despite relatively high prices. For example, in Berlin it is realistic to rent a studio apartment for 600 euros; with a salary of 3,000 euros, this is easier to do than to rent a studio in Moscow for 25,000 rubles and a salary of 80,000. Important factors include increased vacation pay and social guarantees in case unforeseen dismissal or work injury.

Blue card holders have certain advantages: the possibility of obtaining a residence permit under a simplified program, the possibility of acquiring citizenship, unimpeded provision of visas for close relatives and instant work permits for them, subject to knowledge of the language.

How to look for work in Germany in 2021

Attention should be paid to the reviews that exist about each company. Firms must have the right to carry out legal labor activities regarding the hiring of workers. You should avoid advertisements for suspicious vacancies, filter them, and choose the most truthful ones.

Watch the video on how to find a job in Germany without speaking a language.

A person looking for a job should pay attention to the date the advertisement was posted and what kind of job the employer is offering. Low-paying and high-paying vacancies can be a “lure” to only attract people, and then deceive. Special attention should be paid to the following conditions that the employer may offer:

• schedule;
• conditions of employment;
• wages;
• number of working hours per week and during the day;
• Availability of a social package, vacation, days off.

Jobs in Germany without knowledge of the language can be found by those applicants who are hired by companies on special leasing terms. In this case, it is not at all necessary to know German. Another important thing is that the applicant comes to work from a country that is a member of the EU.

In order to know how to find a job in Germany, you need to read the information on each vacancy on company websites, talk with relatives, friends, and acquaintances who have already moved to this EU country.

Without knowledge of the German language there is practically nothing to do in Germany, but this is not formally spoken or written anywhere. But you still need to explain yourself - in a store, public places, transport, with work colleagues, even if a person works as a programmer, IT specialist, or freelancer. You will still have to talk and leave the house, and here you cannot do without knowledge of any foreign language.

Interestingly, for many vacancies in Germany, resumes can be submitted in English . This does not mean that knowledge of German will not be needed in practice. Many employers assume that the applicant speaks at least a little German. But in order for your resume to be definitely noticed, you should contact a translation agency or friends to help translate the necessary documents into German. If a person is highly qualified or simply a qualified specialist, then recruiters will pay attention to these qualities, and not to ignorance of the language.

However, sooner or later you will have to learn the language in order to increase your salary, move up the career ladder, and take part in various events, including professional ones. But the chances of finding a job increase if a person speaks English, which will help him adapt to society.