GERMANY · CHAPTER 17
Finding a jobin Germany.
Engineering, IT, automotive, renewable energy, healthcare and logistics are short of skilled workers. Werkstudent jobs and master's theses written with companies are the most common bridge to a first job.
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Typical starting salaries
| Field | Gross / year |
|---|---|
| Software / data | €50,000–65,000 |
| Mechanical / electrical engineering | €48,000–60,000 |
| Business / consulting | €45,000–55,000 |
Where to search
- Federal Employment Agency job board
- LinkedIn, StepStone, XING
- University career fairs
- Company thesis and Werkstudent portals
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How graduates get hired
- Werkstudent roles during studies lead to job offers
- Master's thesis in a company (Abschlussarbeit) is a strong route
- StepStone, LinkedIn, XING and company career pages
- German at B1–B2 multiplies your options
- German-format application: CV, cover letter and certificates (Zeugnisse)
WHERE TO GO NEXT
Keep going: the pages that help next.
Each card says what you will find there. Looking for something else? See every page on the site.
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