Newsletter No. 6 / 2026

Newsletter No. 6 / 2026: Your path into the German labour market

Dear readers,

For international skilled workers, the path into the German labour market often begins with many questions about job searching and the application process.

The labour market situation is currently tight in many sectors. Nevertheless, international professionals remain essential for Germany's future. In this newsletter, you’ll find out how to position yourself well for the labour market and polish your application documents.

‘Make it in Germany’ offers guidance and support to both international skilled workers and employers. Discover what the portal has to offer.

Your ‘Make it in Germany’ team

For international skilled workers: Finding a job in Germany

New video: Christopher's job search

Christopher is a civil engineer from Costa Rica. To kick-start his career in Germany, he decided to enter the country with the Opportunity Card. Why this route? And what was his experience of job hunting once he arrived? In the new 'Ask me Anything' video, he shares his story.

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The path to a job: information at a glance

Looking for a job in Germany? On ‘Make it in Germany’, skilled professionals from around the world can find information on the path into the German labour market: from job searching and applying for positions to attending interviews. The portal also offers tips on working with private recruitment agencies. Please note: ‘Make it in Germany’ does not act as a recruitment agency and does not place candidates in jobs itself.

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Job listings: find a job and get started

The ‘Make it in Germany’ job listings help you find jobs at German companies and filter them by specific criteria and sectors. The advantage: only companies open to international applicants advertise their vacancies here. Would you like suitable offers sent straight to your inbox? Then register for the job newsletter. To do so, start your search in the job listings and sign up afterwards with your email address.

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Webinar: How to find a job in Germany

In the latest ‘Make it in Germany’ webinar recording, find out what employers in Germany expect and how you can best position yourself for the labour market.

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Instagram series: Applying for a job in Germany

Follow ‘Make it in Germany’ on Instagram and receive regular tips on job searching in Germany. The ‘Applying for a Job’ video series answers the most important questions about CVs, cover letters and suitable job platforms for your search.

Episode 1: CV

Episode 2: Cover Letter

Episode 3: Finding jobs

Opportunity card: everything about the job-search visa

The Opportunity card opens up attractive prospects for qualified skilled workers from outside the EU and EFTA who are looking for a job in Germany. With this visa, you can enter the country and look for a suitable position in person. You can also do trial work with employers to get to know each other better. On ‘Make it in Germany’, you will find detailed information on the requirements, as well as a brochure on the first steps to take in Germany after arrival.

About the Opportunity card

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Quick Check: Your personal guide

Would you like to work, study or do vocational training in Germany, but you are not sure how to get started? The Quick-Check helps you find your way. Answer a few questions about your situation to quickly find out what your next steps are and where to find reliable information.

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Learning German for your job search

Many employers in Germany expect applicants to have at least a basic knowledge of German. In the ‘Learning German’, section, you will find suitable learning resources and information on the German language skills required for various professions. This way, you can improve your language skills in a targeted way and prepare well for your job search.

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Did you know …?

18 %

There were more new contracts signed with foreign apprentices in 2025 than in the previous year, 2024. The number of German apprentices fell by 6 per cent over the same period.
(Source: Federal Statistical Office)

Webinars

New events: Opportunity card, skilled crafts and the hotel and gastronomy industry

Several webinars for international professionals are coming up in the last months of the year: on 28 October, you will find out who can apply for the Opportunity card and how the process works. This is followed on 26 November by a session on careers in skilled crafts, and on 7 December by one on the hotel and gastronomy industry. All webinars are in English.

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On behalf of the

Issued by

German Economic Institute
Make it in Germany
Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer 21
50668 Cologne
Germany

Editors: Vanessa Pohlmann and Marlene Schimpf
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