1. Start with official services
The Federal Employment Agency itself points to BA Jobsuche, Make it in Germany and EURES. Its advice and support are free. Use these three as a starting point, adding other channels for your occupation.
2. Choose relevant platforms
Private platforms are additional search channels, not government agencies. Inclusion here does not imply government accreditation or verification of every listing. Search and optional extra services may have different terms and fees.
BA Jobsuche
Broad job and apprenticeship search with occupation and location filters.
A useful starting point for searching in Germany.
BA Jobsuche ↗Make it in Germany
Federal portal job listings for international skilled professionals.
Combine job search with qualification and residence guidance.
Make it in Germany ↗EURES
European network for jobs and labour mobility.
Useful for cross-border searches and advice.
EURES ↗INTERAMT
Specialised public-sector careers portal.
Check each listing’s language, qualification and any nationality conditions.
INTERAMT ↗Stepstone
Commercial job board covering different sectors and experience levels.
Combine job title and location; verify the employer directly.
Stepstone ↗Indeed Deutschland
Broad job search using keywords and location.
When redirected, check the original listing.
Indeed Deutschland ↗LinkedIn Jobs
Job search combined with a professional profile and network.
An additional channel for international employers and professional contacts.
LinkedIn Jobs ↗Job network with listings, profiles and preferences.
Check it for German-language roles and regional contacts.
XING ↗jobvector
Specialist job board for technical and scientific work.
Add it for technical, IT and natural-science profiles.
jobvector ↗3. Build a practical search routine
- Our suggestion: choose two job titles, a target region and suitable working hours. Also search German synonyms for your occupation.
- Save searches or enable alerts where offered, and review new results regularly.
- Check mandatory requirements: qualifications, German, professional licensing and permission to work. A job listing alone does not replace the required residence permission.
- Our suggestion: track employer, role, application date and next step. Use several relevant channels rather than indiscriminate applications.
4. Tailor your application
- A CV with recent experience first; include relevant qualifications, work, languages and further training.
- Provide the documents requested in the listing. If a cover letter is required, explain your fit for that specific role.
- Have certificates and any required recognition decision or ZAB evaluation ready. Europass offers free CV tools.
5. Verify listings and contacts
Verify the employer and contact using the real company website and legal notice. If in doubt, do not send money or sensitive information. Be cautious about an offer without an interview or suitability check.
6. Connect qualifications and residence planning
If your occupation is regulated, check recognition early. If you are abroad without an offer, the Opportunity Card may be an option depending on your circumstances. A suitable job offer may allow other residence routes.
Statistics & analysis
Labour market: a realistic view of opportunities
Germany · September 2026
Data-source publication date:
2,994,000
Registered unemployed
6.4%
Unemployment rate
660,000
Vacancies registered with BA
Vacancies in stock · Consistent bar scale from 0, maximum 660,000
Values as a table
| Vacancies in stock | Value |
|---|---|
| September 2025 | 630,000 |
| September 2026 | 660,000 |
Meaning and limits of the data
BA administrative statistics for Germany. The2025 comparison is calculated as660,000 minus the reported annual increase of30,000. Registered vacancies do not cover all market vacancies. People and jobs are different units; do not turn their ratio into a placement probability.
Our analysis
Our interpretation: registered vacancies exceed the previous year’s figure, while seasonally adjusted unemployment increased from the previous month. One positive indicator does not establish broad improvement.
Your occupation, region, German and recognition status matter for individual applications. Check the actual listing; national figures provide context, not a personal success guarantee.
Frequently asked questions
Which platform is best for everyone?
There is no universal answer. Start with the three official services, then add portals that list relevant roles for your occupation and location.
Is every job on a well-known portal verified?
A portal’s reputation does not guarantee every contact. Verify the employer, original listing and contact yourself.