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Wouldn’t it be great if you knew exactly what questions a company would be asking you in your next job interview? We can’t read minds, unfortunately, but we’ll give you a start with the 10 the most commonly asked interview questions, along with advice for answering them all. Remember some questions are industry specific or…

The steps to landing a job in Germany Before you start looking for a job it is best to first clarify whether you are allowed to work in Germany. Here are four essential points you need to consider before you apply for jobs in Germany: If you already have a work permit, make sure your…

What is a “Mini-Job”? A mini-job, also called a “450-euro” job, is meant to be a part-time job. The job itself is a job that is not subject to compulsory insurance. This means that if you have no other income, the job does not ensure that you are covered by social security. Having a Mini-job…

How to get health insurance in Germany The healthcare system in Germany is considered one of the best in Europe. Anyone who lives in Germany is required to have some form of health insurance, in other words it’s compulsory to register with either a statutory German health insurance scheme or private insurance scheme. The three…

What is considered as ‘Temporary Work’ in Germany? Subcontracted labour (“Leiharbeit”) is also known as temporary employment or temporary work. With a Contract/ temporary work employees are given to a company (borrower) for a certain period of time by a hiring company, where they are usually employed for an unlimited period. The rights and obligations of…

When looking for jobs, you can benefit from various support offers from the Jobcenter and the Employment Agency during your search in the German job market. If you already have work experience in your home country but do not have a (recognised) professional qualification. You can contact the Jobcentre or Employment Agency to make an…