How to Get a Government Job in Germany

Germany is a beautiful country with a rich history and friendly people. If you like Oktoberfest, this is the place for you! If just visiting Germany won't satisfy you, you might consider getting a job in Germany. Even better, you might consider getting a government job in Germany.In this article, you'll find out how to find government jobs in Germany and how to apply for them.

Things You'll Need

• Computer with Internet connection
• Professional resume

Instructions

1. Create a professional resume. Whether you do it yourself or hire someone to help you write a resume, you will want to make sure that you have the best resume possible before you apply for a government job in Germany. You might consider hiring a professional resume writing service to help you create a solid resume as government resumes typically require more background information.

2. Visit the main government job website, USA Jobs, at www.usajobs.gov. This website contains a comprehensive listing of just about every government job available. At any given time, the site contains tens-of-thousands of government jobs. When you apply for a government job in Germany, there is no need for a special work visa; it is treated as a job in America. Security clearance requirements will range from open to anyone to top-secret.

3. Upload your resume and create a profile. Ensure that your resume is grammatically correct and free of spelling errors. The site has a handy spell check function. Be sure to use it if you use the resume creating function on the site to upload your experience.

4. View the jobs available. Once you have uploaded your resume and created a profile, you can return to the home page and click on "Search Jobs" at the top. Under location search, scroll down to the bottom where they list the countries and find the listing for Germany locations. You can simply search under "Germany" or you can narrow your search to a specific location within Germany. To select multiple locations, simply hold down the "control" button on your keyboard while clicking on locations.

5. Choose a job you are qualified for. Jobs available through the government will range from medical staff (physician, nurse, dentist, dental assistant, dental hygienist and so on) to administrative staff to technical staff to maintenance, among many other types of positions. Most government jobs in Germany are located on a U.S. military base.

6. Consider your pay requirements. Government jobs in Germany will come with a base salary, dependent upon on your federal grade level, as well as a housing allowance to help cover the higher cost of living in Germany. Research the cost of living in Germany before applying for a job to ensure that it will meet your financial needs.

7. Submit your resume by following the directions listed in the job announcement. It may take months to hear back to find out if you are being considered for the job. Most government job announcements list a contact person in the announcement. If you have not heard anything back within a few months, you can contact the person listed in the job announcement to find out where they are in the search process.

Tips & Warnings

• Utilize a professional resume writer if you have doubts about your resume

• If you don't have a lot of experience, utilize a functional resume format and list your education and skills above experience

Resources

• Read this Article in Spanish