Useful links for your job search in Germany
A short, checked selection: where to find jobs, how recognition works, where to learn German for work and who gives free advice. Mostly official sources, no advertising.
1Finding jobs
- Jobbörse der Bundesagentur für Arbeitarbeitsagentur.de
The largest job board in Germany. Tip: create an applicant profile, many employers search for candidates there themselves.
- Make it in Germanymake-it-in-germany.com
Official portal of the German government for skilled workers from abroad: jobs, visas, recognition, in several languages.
- EURESeures.europa.eu
The European job portal. Especially useful for citizens of EU countries.
- StepStonestepstone.de
Large private job board with many jobs for skilled and office professions.
- Indeedde.indeed.com
Collects jobs from many sources, including mini-jobs and helper jobs.
2Your LinkedIn and Xing profile
- LinkedInlinkedin.com
The most important professional network, in Germany too. Recruiters search there actively.
- Xingxing.com
German network, smaller than LinkedIn today, but still used by some medium-sized companies.
- Fill in your profile in German or in two languages
- Headline: job and specialisation, for example “Pflegefachkraft · Intensivpflege”
- Make “Open to work” visible to recruiters only
- Use the same dates and job titles as in your CV
3Recognition of your qualification
- Anerkennung in Deutschlandanerkennung-in-deutschland.de
Official portal with the Recognition Finder: shows whether you need recognition and which office is responsible. In many languages.
- anabinanabin.kmk.org
Database of the Standing Conference of Education Ministers for assessing foreign university degrees.
- IQ Netzwerknetzwerk-iq.de
Free advice on recognition and qualification all over Germany.
4German for work
- BAMF: Berufssprachkursebamf.de
Job-related German courses from A2 to C2, including special courses, for example for care work and recognition. Access via the Jobcenter, the employment agency or BAMF.
- telctelc.net
Recognised language exams, for example “telc Deutsch B1/B2 Beruf”.
- Goethe-Institutgoethe.de
Goethe certificates A1 to C2, recognised worldwide.
5Further training and orientation
- mein NOWmein-now.de
The national online portal for further training of the Federal Employment Agency. Online tests help you find your strengths and suitable jobs. Plus: search for courses in your region, information on funding (for example the Bildungsgutschein, a training voucher) and advice. Useful if you are starting again in Germany or want to change careers.
6Pay and rights
- Entgeltatlasweb.arbeitsagentur.de
Typical salaries by job, region and age. Helps when you are asked about your salary expectations.
- Mindestlohn (BMAS)bmas.de
The statutory minimum wage in 2026 is €13.90 gross per hour.
- Faire Integrationfaire-integration.de
Free advice on labour and social law for people from non-EU countries, in many languages.
- Faire Mobilitätfaire-mobilitaet.de
The same for workers from EU countries, for example from Poland or Romania.
7Advice near you
- Migrationsberatung für Erwachsene (MBE)bamf.de
Free advice for migrants over 27: language, work, authorities.
- mbeonmbeon.de
Migration advice online via app and chat, anonymous and in many languages.
- Jugendmigrationsdienstejugendmigrationsdienste.de
Advice for young migrants aged 12 to 27, including training and work.
- ZAV der Bundesagentur für Arbeitarbeitsagentur.de
International placement service of the Federal Employment Agency: job placement and advice for international skilled workers.
8Other ways into work
- Speculative application (Initiativbewerbung): you write to a company even if no job is advertised. This is common in Germany.
- Temporary agency work (Zeitarbeit) can be a quick start. Check the contract and the hourly wage, at least the minimum wage.
- Internship or trial work: this is how a company gets to know you, especially in care and trades.
- Volunteering and clubs: contacts and German practice that count in your CV.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to find a job in Germany?
The largest choice is on the Jobbörse of the Federal Employment Agency. Also Make it in Germany for international skilled workers, EURES for EU citizens and private job boards such as StepStone and Indeed.
What is mein NOW?
mein NOW is the national online portal for further training of the Federal Employment Agency: online tests on strengths and jobs, search for courses in your region, information on funding such as the Bildungsgutschein, and advice.
Where can I get free advice?
At the Migrationsberatung für Erwachsene (over 27), online at mbeon, at the Jugendmigrationsdienste (12 to 27), on recognition at the IQ Netzwerk and on labour law at Faire Integration or Faire Mobilität.
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