Introduction:

For many foreigners, Germany has amazing working conditions. German employees enjoy some of the highest salaries in the world, generous benefits and state-mandated job protection. In some industries, working hours have been reduced to 35 hours/week and holiday of up 30 days/year is not uncommon. more

Work permits:

If you plan to work in Germany you will need to get a residence and a work permit. Only if you are an EU national these may not be necessary. more

Findig a job:

There are lots of places to look for jobs in Germany and many can be contacted before you arrive. To get you started, we have gathered together some of the more effective resources. more

Job applications:

Germany is quite a bureaucratic country; this generalisation also tends to be true for the job application process. You may be required to provide more than a CV (curriculum vitae/résumé) and cover letter common to applications in many countries. more

 

Student jobs:

Many students work part-time to finance their studies and foreign students can do the same without having to get a work permit. more

 

Working in Germany:

Many foreigners need some time to adapt to the German attitude to work. People don't tend to work long hours; in many offices, especially in the public sector, the day ends at

around 4 pm. more

 

Social Security:

Insurance policies can be divided between compulsory and voluntary insurance. Compulsory insurance falls under the German social security system. more

 

Unemployment insurance:

Unemployment insurance is mandatory for all employees in Germany. Contributions are 6.5% of gross monthly salary up to a certain level split equally between employer and employee. more

 

Pension insurance:

Rentenversicherung (pension insurance) securing pension payments for retirement. All employees, along with apprentices and certain groups of self-employed people are obliged to have public pension insurance. more

 

Accident insurance:

Occupational accident insurance covers accidents while working and is paid by your employer. Regardless of your earnings, you are automatically covered if you are employed or undergoing training. more

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