Germany offers attractive career opportunities for international skilled workers. There is a particularly high demand in health care, medical technology, hotel and gastronomy, and the educational sector. This overview shows you a selection of in-demand professional fields where qualified skilled workers can find a variety of opportunities. By clicking on the respective professions, you will find more detailed information on the respective career field in Germany.
Other professions in demand
Here you will find a list of other professions in demand in the fields of medicine and health, medical technology, hospitality and gastronomy, as well as education.
Medical professions
Germany needs qualified medical personnel to make sure the health care system remains stable. As an international skilled worker in health care, you will find diverse opportunities in this sector. This section shows you which medical and therapeutic fields in Germany currently have a high demand for staff.
Professions in medical technology
Medical technology is an innovative and growing sector in Germany, which significantly contributes to modern health care. As an international skilled worker, you will find various employment opportunities in this field. This section highlights in which medical technology professional fields in Germany, employers are currently looking for qualified staff.
Hotel and gastronomy industry
Tourism and gastronomy play an important role in Germany and offer numerous employment opportunities. The industry is dynamic, and employers are continuously looking for dedicated skilled workers. This section shows you in which professional fields in the hotel and gastronomy sector in Germany there currently is a demand for qualified employees.
Professions in education
In Germany, there is a consistent high demand for qualified skilled workers in the field of education. To ensure that children and adolescents are cared for and are developing in a healthy way – and to make sure that school education is provided for them – employers are looking for dedicated educators. This section informs you about which pedagogical professional fields in Germany currently have open vacancies.
- Educator
- Social education worker and social worker
- Teacher (selected subjects and types of school)
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