Other professions in demand

Here is a list of other professions for which qualified skilled workers are sought in Germany.  This list is a selection of professions and is not intended to be exhaustive.

For each job title, a link to the corresponding job profile on the German-language BERUFENET website of the Federal Employment Agency is provided. If necessary, please use a translator.

Medical professions

• Dental assistant
• Medical assistant
• Veterinary assistant
• Physiotherapist
• Occupational therapist
• Pharmacist, pharmacologist
• Medical technical professions in radiology: e.g. radiologic technologists
• Surgical technologist, anaesthesiologist assistant
• Paramedic, emergency medical technician
• Podiatrist

 

Professions in medical engineering

• Dental technician
• Hearing aid acoustician
• Optician
• Orthopaedic technician

 

Hotel and catering industry

• Hotel industry expert
• Restaurant expert/specialist
• Systems catering expert
• Restaurant and event catering expert
• Cook

 

Professions in education

• Educator
• Social education worker and social worker
• Teacher (selected subjects and types of school)

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