We show you step by step how to find a skilled worker abroad: From country selection to publishing a job advertisement.
Finding the right recruitment channel
You want to recruit skilled workers from abroad? We explain step by step how the process works and what you need to consider when recruiting abroad.
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1 Examine your personnel requirements
By conducting personnel requirement planning on a regular basis, you will have the necessary foresight to identify key preliminary considerations in your search for candidates. Find out what kind of staff you need, what skills they should have, and what the advantages of employing qualified professionals from abroad are.
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2 Decide which countries to target
Which countries do you wish to recruit staff from? Selecting the right target countries can facilitate the search for personnel. Country-specific customs in the recruitment process as well as peculiarities in approaching potential candidates should also be taken into account during the country selection.
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3 Write your job advertisement
Once you have decided which group to target, you can write and adapt your job advertisement. Remember: the more specific you are, the better it is – not only for the applicants, but also for yourself!
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4 Publishing your job advertisement
The placement of the job advertisement needs to be well thought out. To do this, ask yourself the following questions:
- What are the best channels to reach my target group?
- How do I make myself known abroad?
- What other recruitment options are out there?
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5 Further support
Do you need more support in the recruitment process? Please find multiple points of contact down below.
Information on the web
- BA: Federal Employment Agency Information on admission to the labour market
- KOFA: Centre of excellence for securing a supply of qualified professionals Recruitment procedure - judicious recruitment of qualified professionals (available in German)
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