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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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