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Glossary
In our glossary, you can find a list of important terms related to work and life in Germany.
Shortage occupations
German: Mangelberufe
A shortage occupation is a profession with a shortage of skilled workers. This term is used when no more than three statistically recorded unemployed people are available for any one open vacancy.
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