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rehman166

Dear all. I m 42, Pakistani national with around 14 years of experience in field of agriculture and having a master degree from australia, just wonder how much is my chance of getting a JSV of germany. Is there any oppurtunity for Agri professionals.

TominStuttgart

Hard to judge. With such academic qualifications one is not just an average farmer but I am not sure where your optimal work opportunities are. In most fields, one should speak German.


I can say that a JSV is generally not a cost-effective route. Most professional jobs where they would consider hiring someone from outside the EU can be found online; either on the major job websites or by contacting potential employers directly. Interviews are done online these days although it is possible a final live interview might be requested. If one actually does try for a JSV, they should thoroughly research potential employers and line up interviews before coming. Otherwise one is running around wasting time, effort and money for nothing. One pays the flights and then can expect to easily pay 100 to 200 euros/day for hotel, food, and transportation.

ALKB

Dear all. I m 42, Pakistani national with around 14 years of experience in field of agriculture and having a master degree from australia, just wonder how much is my chance of getting a JSV of germany. Is there any oppurtunity for Agri professionals.
-@rehman166


What´s your specialization within agriculture? Grain? Cattle? Dairy? Vegetables? Asparagus???


Farms that have need of employing highly skilled specialists are by nature on the larger side. This tends to be more often the case in eastern Germany rather than in western Germany, because during GDR administration, huge cooperative farms were formed and that structure has somewhat prevailed.


Of course, fluent knowledge of English is less prevalent in the east, especially in those over 45.


How much do you know about climate and soil types in Germany? Or German laws regarding lifestock?


Do a search on "Landwirtschaft + Jobs".


Most search results will be in German. There are browsers that can automatically translate to other languages including English, but if a job ad is written in German, the general expectation will be to apply in German.

beppi

If you are academically inclied, you could try to find a job (or Ph.D. student placement - they often get some stipend) at one of the agricultural universities in Germany. Hohenheim is a famous one near my place (Stuttgart). Again, speaking some German (at least B1 or B2 level)is certainly required there. But if you didn't speak German, you probably wouldn't have thought about Germany, right?

ALKB

If you are academically inclied, you could try to find a job (or Ph.D. student placement - they often get some stipend) at one of the agricultural universities in Germany. Hohenheim is a famous one near my place (Stuttgart). Again, speaking some German (at least B1 or B2 level)is certainly required there. But if you didn't speak German, you probably wouldn't have thought about Germany, right?
-@beppi


If you want to go that route, I can also recommend the university of Eberswalde near Berlin.

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