1. Living and Working in Germany
International Placement Services (ZAV)
Living and Working in Germany
Biancamaria Dilonardo-Wehner Apulien
28-31.Marzo 2017
Welcome to Germany!
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2. ZAV - International Placement Service We offer opportunities.
Zentrale Auslands- und Fachvermittlung
Villemombler Straße 76
D Bonn
Telefon: + 49 (0)
Homepage:
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3. ZAV – our services for jobseekers
The International Placement Services (ZAV)
EURES Germany
Provides services for:
Jobseekers from abroad
German repatriates
German employers
Our responsibilities include:
Placement for jobseekers from abroad
Specific recruitment events in country of origin
Information and advice about the German labour market and employment opportunities
The presentation can be built on with additional facts about the economic climate, e.g. unemployment rate
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4. Germany – an overview Surface area: 357.000 km²
Population: 82.6 million
~ 15 mill. with a migration background
Capital: Berlin
16 federal states
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5. The German labour market
Germany has one of the lowest unemployment rates (6.6%) among EU Member States.
For young people between the ages of 15 and 25, Germany has one of the lowest unemployment rates (ca. 7,1%).
There are particularly good job prospects in Baden-Württemberg and Bavaria.
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6. We offer opportunities. For skilled workers. Germany is looking for ...
Labour demand in following professions:
Engineers and IT specialists
Medical doctors
Nurses
Hotel and catering staff
Metal workers and electricians
Housekeepers and carers for the elderly
Current trends, see employment bottleneck analysis
CNC=Computerized Numerical Control
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7. Requirements for most professions
successfully completed formation
good/excellent German skills
(B2-Level – Mittelstufe)
often English skills desired
work experience
motivation
capacity for teamwork
willingness to acquire new skills
Current trends, see employment bottleneck analysis
CNC=Computerized Numerical Control
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8. Wages in Germany
Collective agreements and minimum wages – in many sectors the wage level is determined by law or by contract
Significant regional wage differences (east-west/north-south)
In Germany the stated salary is usually gross salary - net salary is less
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There are no regulations in place for a statutory minimum wage. Exception for certain sectors.
In general there are collective agreements in place for each sector.
Significant regional wage differences (east-west/north-south)
Wages: monthly gross salary– the net salary is less
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9. The 5 pillars of the social insurance scheme
accident insurance (employer contribution)
2.35% long-term care insurance
3% unemployment insurance
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Five pillars of the social insurance scheme:
Rate:
Health insurance %
Unemployment insurance %
Pension insurance %
Long-term care insurance %
Accident insurance paid by employer
For further information, see:
14.6% health insurance
18.7% pension insurance
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10. Social Security Scheme and Taxation
Social Security System:
Health Insurance 14,6 %
Unemployment Insurance ,0 %
Pension ,7 %
Long-Term Care Insurance 2,35 %
Work Accident Insurance paid by employer
Taxation
Income tax  14 % - 42 % (Depending on income and marital status)
Church tax  8 % - 9 % of income tax
Solidarity tax  5,5 % of income tax
Automatically deducted from the salary
Registration to the social insurance system is made by the employer
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11. How do I find a job? EURES Germany
Supports you in looking for a job in Germany. We’re waiting for your application. Send your CV to
Federal Employment Agency’s Job Exchange (Jobbörse)
Job vacancies in German companies can also be found in the EURES portal:
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12. Federal Employment Agency‘s Job Exchange (Jobbörse)
Select language
Register/log in
Videos on the Job Exchange in English and Spanisch:
Quick search/ Advanced search
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13. How do I apply? Covering letter: 1 page Curriculum Vitae
Photo is expected
Covering letter: 1 page
Get ready! We offer online application training, including training for university graduates in particular
Curriculum Vitae
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Europass
online application training
online application for training for university graduates
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CV and covering letter, photo (optional)
Please use the Europass CV template for your application!
Take ideas from the Europass CV for your own application!
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14. Membership of European networks
EURES: Network for supporting worker mobility by means of information, guidance and placement
Euroguidance: Network for supporting mobility in the education sector by means of information and guidance
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15. Thank you for your attention!
Zentrale Auslands- und Fachvermittlung
Karl-Harr Strasse 5
D44263 Dortmund - Germany
Telefon: + 49 (0)
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