Jobs in Germany can also be found in the many on-line recruitment websites, and on EURES, the European employment services website for jobseekers and employers throughout Europe.

EU nationals are eligible to enter Germany and use the services of the Labour Offices throughout the country, which mostly deal with vacancies for unskilled or semi-skilled work. Alternatively, some other European countries have links with these Labour Offices via their own national employment offices, so it is possible to search for a job before travelling to Germany.

For those who are able to find jobs in Germany, the country offers high salaries and generous employment benefits, which may include housing, childcare, travel and lunch subsidies. The usual working week is 38.5 hours, with an early finish on Fridays. There are 18 days' mandatory paid holiday per year, with many companies providing up to 30 days. There is paid sick leave provision of six weeks at full salary, following which 70% of salary is paid from health insurance. German employees also enjoy generous maternity and paternity provision.

The offices of the German Chamber of Industry and Commerce around the world can provide advice on how to set up in business in Germany on a self-employed basis.

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