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Work in Germany

Everything from finding a job that fits your visa route to landing the offer. Start by checking your salary against the Blue Card threshold, then sharpen your CV and applications.

Salaries & Blue Card check → EU Blue Card →

Job-search strategy

Where English-speaking roles are, and how to target shortage occupations.

German-style CV

One to two pages, structured, no typos — what German recruiters expect.

Cover letters

The Anschreiben still matters for many roles; how to write one.

Interviews & negotiation

Interview norms and how to negotiate salary against visa thresholds.

Recognition of qualifications

When your degree or trade needs formal recognition to work.

LinkedIn & networking

Making your profile findable to German employers and recruiters.

Where to search

Start with the official and established job boards for internationals:

Make-it-in-Germany ↗ Bundesagentur für Arbeit ↗ Salary & Blue Card check →