Inside Deutschland: Your Guide to Careers in Germany Alumniportal Deutschland

In this episode we want to look towards the future of the German labor market or “Arbeitsmarkt”: How is the German labor market developing and which jobs will be in demand in the future?

When you come to Germany to work, you may find yourself in an international team but it's also very possible that you will find yourself in a room full of Germans. In this episode, we talk about the challenges and opportunities that come with working in diverse, intercultural teams at the German workplace. We will cover questions such as: How diverse is the German labor force? How do you deal with cultural differences in the workplace? And how is your right to a non-discriminatory workplace enshrined in German law?

Starting your own business is a very exciting moment in your career and even more exhilarating - yet also challenging – if you’re not in your home country. What should you consider as you start your own business in Germany? Is it even possible to start your own business without being a German citizen? And with all the German bureaucracy to consider - where do you even start?

Having a child brings a lot of changes - in your personal life but also in your career. This can be especially difficult when you are away from your home country: the bureaucracy, the lack of family members as a support system and unfamiliar office rules. In this episode we offer guidance to expat parents on juggling work and family in Germany. What rights do parents and caregivers have? How flexible are German employers? What do you need to know about work culture when it comes to parenthood?

Order and punctuality are probably the two words that come to mind when you think of German business culture. But is this cliché still true when it comes to rules and values in a German office? In this episode we will talk about modern German business etiquette, from dress codes to punctuality, communication and - since Germany is a beer nation - alcohol and events at work.

Starting a new job is always a bit nerve-wracking, but doing so in a foreign country can be even more difficult and adventurous. Kickstarting a career in another country differs from doing it at home.