Overview

One of the wealthiest and largest countries in the European Union (EU), the abundance of jobs and the thriving economy are what makes working in Germany so appealing.

Germany has the largest economy in Europe and the fifth largest in the world. The job market in Germany is generally strong and employment is high for skilled workers coming into the country, specifically in engineering, manufacturing and the IT sectors. Manufacturing is the foundation of the economy of Germany, a highly industrialized and densely populated country.

WHY CHOOSE GERMANY

• Has one of the lowest rates of youth unemployment in the world.
• Is a land of invention and innovation.
• Is a major industrial nation and one of the world’s largest economies.
• Three German cities are on the list of the world’s ten most livable cities: Dusseldorf, Munich and Frankfurt.
• One-fourth of all of the inventions in the field of environmental technology that are registered with the European Patent Office come from Germany.
• Nearly half of all products manufactured by German companies find their way to customers in other countries, making Germany the world’s top exporter.
• German companies are highly competitive and they need ever-larger numbers of highly trained employees.
• There is a shortage of skilled workers in many sectors and professions in Germany.
• Some 5,000 jobs for physicians in German hospitals remain unfilled because of a lack of suitable applicants.
• There were more unfilled positions for engineers in Germany at the beginning of 2012 than ever before.
• As an engineer in Germany, you can expect to earn an annual salary up to 45,000 euros in your first few years.
• You are insured against risks such as illness and long-term care needs when you have a job in Germany.

Why to apply a Job seekers visa?