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Welcome to our overview page on the topic of “Careers in Germany”! Here you will find comprehensive information about the and everything you need to know about working in Germany. Our section offers you valuable guides that explain the most important steps on the way to a job in Germany. Find out which qualifications are in demand, and which can help you with your career.

In exciting interviews and informative articles, alumni and alumnae share their personal career experiences and give practical tips on how you can become professionally successful in Germany. Whether you are just entering the job market or looking to advance your career, our content will help you achieve your professional goals in Germany. Discover the many opportunities that the German job market offers you now!

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    Mastering job interviews in Germany

    Good interview performance is the key to getting your dream job: you will need careful preparation, the right approach and endurance. These dos and don’ts may help you succeed.

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    How to write a German CV and cover letter

    A well-prepared application is your entry ticket to the German job market. A convincing CV and a well-written cover letter will increase your chances of getting the job.

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    From São Paulo to the Rhineland – Working in Germany

    Getting his dream job in Germany: how controller Adrian Flaksbaum Moll from Brazil developed his professional skills and created a new life for himself in Germany.

  • Germany or back home?

    Infographic

    This infographic provides information about a possible career start in Germany and also addresses the question of returning to your home country. 

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    Academic career in Germany

    Infographic

    This infographic provides an overview of career paths in science and research in Germany and gives helpful tips for international researchers seeking an academic career in Germany.

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    Proper job communication

    Communication between people from different cultures can quickly result in misunderstandings that can impair collaboration. We provide tips on how to avoid the pitfalls.

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    Further training for international skilled workers

    International further training, language courses, mentoring and intercultural competence: Further training helps international skilled workers gain a foothold in Germany. An overview of free training opportunities.

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    Shared dreams, joint objectives

    The story of spouses that have studied and conducted research in Germany together — funded by the DAAD and the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation. 

  • Inside Deutschland
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    Podcast: Inside Deutschland

    Your Guide to Careers in Germany - This podcast provides you with insight into working in Germany, and covers topics such as the do's and don'ts for job interviews, pitfalls to avoid in communicating with employers and colleagues, and how to navigate opportunities and challenges across the German labor market.

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    Studying artificial intelligence

    Discovering and applying future technology: find out more about study programmes, interdisciplinary perspectives and career opportunities in this future-oriented discipline.

  • Cheerful businesswomen shake each other's fists in a boardroom before a meeting to celebrate a success.
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    The most important rules of conduct in everyday working life

    Professional etiquette in Germany: read on to understand the rules you need to observe to get off to a good start in Germany.

  • Adult Indian man in wheelchair working at home on laptop in his kitchen and has a video appointment.
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    New working models in Germany

    The job market is undergoing major transformations that are driven by increasing digitisation. And there are concomitant advantages for employees. Here is an overview of the most significant new approaches.