Germany is looking for qualified labour in many sectors. The diverse conditions of the German labour market result in a high demand for qualified labour in almost all industries.

Your chances of finding a job in Germany depend mainly on your professional qualifications. For an overview of professions which are particularly in demand, visit the following website: Make it in Germany: Professions in demand

Before you start looking for a job in Germany, you should be familiar with the necessary requirements. There are various options. One of them is to enter the country as a "skilled worker".

In Germany, you are considered a skilled worker if you meet one of the following conditions and can prove this with the relevant documents:

• positiv:You have a university degree.
• positiv:You have completed a vocational training programme in your profession. The vocational training programme lasted at least 2 years.

Wichtig:Important: If you obtained your professional qualification outside of Germany, it has to be comparable with that in Germany. This is verified by official bodies in Germany. For more information on this topic, visit the website How can my professional qualifications be recognised?

More options to come to Germany

There are also other ways for you to take up employment in Germany. For more information, visit the website Make it in Germany: The new Skilled Immigration Act at a glance.

If you are a skilled worker, you can take the next steps. There are more questions you need to clarify in advance, for example:

1. Work: Where can you find a job?
2. Recognition: Do your professional qualifications need to be recognised in Germany?
3. German language skills: How well do you speak German?
4. Visa: Do you need a visa?

For step-by-step instructions on what exactly you need to do, visit the following website:

Working in Germany: This is what you need to do