Work and profession
In this chapter you will find information about the homologation of foreign qualifications, information about job search, vocational training, self-employment, labor law and income and taxes.
Important: the possibility of being allowed to work in Germany will depend on their country of origin, citizens of European Union countries, as well as Switzerland, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein, do not need a permit to work. If you are coming from Croatia or from a State that is not a member of the EU, check the website of the Central Office for the placement of foreign workers and specialized ZAV. From the Federal Employment Agency to know the conditions to work in Germany www.zav.de Title HomologationThe law for the determination of the professional qualification regulates the homologation procedure for the professions that are federal competence. This law guarantees that the competent authority in each case will verify the equivalence of their professional qualifications acquired abroad with the German reference profession. As such, you have the right to proof of the equivalence of your foreign professional qualification with a German professional qualification, regardless of your nationality. The only relevant aspect to this effect is their professional qualifications.
Many professions, known as unregulated professions, can be exercised without the formal recognition of their professional qualifications. However, the verification of their qualifications is useful for employers and companies to better assess their skills and knowledge. For the so-called regulated professions, on the other hand, the homologation of their training and their foreign professional qualifications is mandatory. This includes, above all, professionals from the health and pedagogical sector. On the website www.anerkennung-in-deutschland.de you can check if your degree is approved to work in your profession. There you will also receive information on which are the competent offices for their approval or where you can receive a broader advice. To answer your questions, you can also find the helpline of the Federal Office for Migration and Refugees, in German and English 49 30 1815 1111 The process for approval is carried out in the federated state in which you wish to work. However, it is also possible to send a request from abroad. For the procedure, in most cases, certified copies of your certificates and an official translation made by a sworn translator or public in the country or abroad on the page www.justizdolmetscher.de find the database with all the sworn or public translators in Germany. For the certification of your documents you can go, in general, to the registration offices or to ecclesiastical institutions. It is important to ask the competent office what documentation you need and in what form you must submit it. You can obtain information on the Internet: www.anerkennung-in-deutschland.de www.bmbf.de www.bamf.de www.anabin.de www.netzwerk-iq.de Professional Guidance, Job Placement Services and Help in Search of Vocational TrainingIt is not always easy to find a suitable job or vocational position. Below we offer you useful information on career guidance and on finding work or professional training.
In order to find a suitable profession in Germany, it is necessary for you to be actively involved. The BIZ professional information centers of the employment agencies offer you a lot of information about the different professions in Germany, the areas of work and the necessary qualifications. In addition, employees of the employment agency will provide advice and help in the search for a suitable job or vocational training. Throughout Germany there are employment agencies. Find out about the regional agency that is competent in your case. You can check it on the website of the Federal Employment Agency www.arbeitsagentur.de in the section Kontakt / Anschriften der Agenturen vor Ort. In Germany, to determine professions, a dual training is carried out (especially in the artisanal and commercial sectors), that is to say, the training takes place in the company and in the vocational school, complementing practice with theory. SEARCH FOR EMPLOYMENT ON THE INTERNET OR PERIODICS On the Internet there are several portals that help to find job offers appropriate to their qualification and or in a certain region, for example, the employment agency of the Federal Employment Agency. On certain web pages you can have an email notification sent to you when a job offer is published for the profession of your interest. You can also find out about job offers on the websites of companies. There he finds the job offers usually in the sections of job offer or work. Many jobs are also offered in newspapers. The announcements of job offers are usually published in the editions of Wednesday and Saturday. Other possibilities for job search is placing an ad in the newspaper in the job search section. Or create a profile in a job portal on the Internet. There you can present your skills and qualifications and describe the type of work you are looking for. Go directly to the employer and try to contact them personally. It is also important to bear in mind that you may sometimes find not very serious advertisements on the Internet and in newspapers for example on the subject of work at home. Therefore, accurately report what work is before signing an employment contract. Application for JobsFor a successful job search, a job application describing your qualifications and experience is very important. Generally, employers expect to receive a written job application that includes a cover letter. The curriculum vitae (in most cases with photo and signature). The certificates and labor references, to evaluate their qualifications. Certificates and other important documents must be presented in German. It is increasingly common to submit work applications online. Find out exactly how the employer wants to receive the job application.
It is important to know that the employment agency offers training courses to apply for a job. There you will learn how to write a job application and what it should contain. For more information on the Internet: www.arbeitsagentur.de www.planet-beruf.de www.bmas.de www.ausbildung.net www.ba-auslandsvermittlung.de www.jobboerse.arbeitsagentur.de www.stepstone.de www.jobrapido.de www.monster.de www.bewerbungsdchungel.com |
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Continuing Professional Training
Training and professional training are very important in Germany. In many professions it is necessary to obtain other qualifications after completing vocational training. To this end, there are various qualification and continuing education activities:
courses and seminars
professional re-adaptation programs
virtual distance university studies
electronic learning
The Federal Employment Agency is an important partner in relation to continuing professional training. In the IQ qualification integration support program, information and advice on professional integration and continuing education is also offered. Employers also frequently offer continuing education courses. If you want to participate in them you should consult with your employer.
You can get more information on the Internet:
www.kursnet-finden.arbeitsagentur.de
www.bildungsserver.de
www.netzwerk-iq.de
www.proqua.de
courses and seminars
professional re-adaptation programs
virtual distance university studies
electronic learning
The Federal Employment Agency is an important partner in relation to continuing professional training. In the IQ qualification integration support program, information and advice on professional integration and continuing education is also offered. Employers also frequently offer continuing education courses. If you want to participate in them you should consult with your employer.
You can get more information on the Internet:
www.kursnet-finden.arbeitsagentur.de
www.bildungsserver.de
www.netzwerk-iq.de
www.proqua.de
Creation of Companies and Work for Own Account
Self-employed entrepreneurs are very important for Germany. The country needs people with creative ideas to develop innovative products, processes and services. However, financial risk is a problem when creating a company. For this reason it is necessary to have a good preparation and with sufficient financial security. If you want to start a business, you can request state financial aid.
The residence law and the law on free circulation in the EU establish that foreign persons are authorized to undertake a work activity on their own. Especially if they come from a country that is not a member of the European Union, they should be informed exactly about the applicable regulations in their case.
You can get more info on the internet
www.existenzgruender.de
www.netzwerk-iq.de
Federal Agency of Economy and Energy.
Informative material Starthilfe. Der erfolgreiche Weg in die Selbstandigkeit
EXIST Grunderstipendium
The residence law and the law on free circulation in the EU establish that foreign persons are authorized to undertake a work activity on their own. Especially if they come from a country that is not a member of the European Union, they should be informed exactly about the applicable regulations in their case.
You can get more info on the internet
www.existenzgruender.de
www.netzwerk-iq.de
Federal Agency of Economy and Energy.
Informative material Starthilfe. Der erfolgreiche Weg in die Selbstandigkeit
EXIST Grunderstipendium
Incomes and Taxes
In Germany, you must pay tax for your income. The way to do it depends on whether you are employed or if you are self-employed.
As an employee, your employer transfers the net amount of your salary to your account. Previously he has deducted from his salary and paid directly, the pension insurance, medical insurance fees. Unemployment insurance, and dependency insurance. He will also have paid the tax office the salary and salary tax. The over-solidarity rate and the ecclesiastical tax, if applicable. As a self-employed worker you must declare your income yourself and pay the corresponding taxes.
You can get more information on the internet:
www.bmf-steuerrechner.de
www.bundesfinanzministerium.de
As an employee, your employer transfers the net amount of your salary to your account. Previously he has deducted from his salary and paid directly, the pension insurance, medical insurance fees. Unemployment insurance, and dependency insurance. He will also have paid the tax office the salary and salary tax. The over-solidarity rate and the ecclesiastical tax, if applicable. As a self-employed worker you must declare your income yourself and pay the corresponding taxes.
You can get more information on the internet:
www.bmf-steuerrechner.de
www.bundesfinanzministerium.de
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