How to find a job in Germany when moving there?

what do you want to base your visa application on?

For a work visa, you need to find a job first.

As always, language skills are the key to a good job. How good is your German?

Like Beppi mentioned, one needs to line up the job first to get the work visa. And that means finding an employer willing to take the extra effort, cost and risk to recruit someone from outside the Schengen area. You'll have to offer highly demanded skills, usually with a degree and experience plus having a high level of German for all but a few niche jobs. Expecting to find a job in Germany when you can't even find one in your own country is very questionable. And for unskilled labor there is simply no pathway. But having a degree is no guarantee either. Banks have mostly shed jobs in recent years in Germany so finance, even with a good resume, is not very hopeful. Fields where foreigners have a good chance are in IT, some types of engineering - and healthcare - if they have the language requirements.

@beppi

Thanks I’m gonna learn speaking German. I can speak Hindi and English.

@TominStuttgart

My job experience in Canada have been in warehouses and retail stores along with currently sign holder and snow removal in winters. I used to work as mascot too. My resume is good but not impressive. My college program didn’t require co op or have co op is probably why I can’t find a job in my field after I graduated from college.

@Imuseles The kind of lowly-skilled jobs you mention is not open to non-EU-foreigners needing visa sponsorship.

Hindi is not of use here, English is expected in addition to German, and having applicable work experience in the field of your degree is required to find a good job.

If you are serious about moving to Germany, I recommend learning German to B2 or higher level while getting applicable work experience in the field of your degree first. This will take 2 - 3 years. Good luck!

@TominStuttgart
My job experience in Canada have been in warehouses and retail stores along with currently sign holder and snow removal in winters. I used to work as mascot too. My resume is good but not impressive. My college program didn’t require co op or have co op is probably why I can’t find a job in my field after I graduated from college. - @Imuseles

None of these jobs will be considered as highly skilled and help you to get recruited for a job. And sorry but it is not necessary to have done a co-op program at university to later get a job. It mostly depends on what one studied, where and what grades they got.

Although I have only been here for 3.5 years, and I have limited experience, I think that Tom & Beppi are correct, I am sad to say. I am from the USA and it is very hard to find a job in Germany, as a non-EU, non-German speaking immigrant. I have had very little time to learn German due to my own obligations. I have met many international people here, who moved with their spouse. Their spouses have jobs via companies, but the other spouse can't get a job, even with university degrees, which include PhDs! I have met many intelligent, talented immigrants who aren't working because they simply can't get hired because they need the German language skills and a German certificate or degree in their field. I, even as an American teacher, can't get a permanent job in a German public school, very easily. Perhaps, if you are currently in Germany, you could look for jobs via the Immigrant Welcome Center, and perhaps call language schools (companies that teach English). Sometimes they need English teachers and you just need to speak English for that job. Those jobs won't pay much. But, if you are in Canada right now, it will be nearly impossible to find a job in Germany unless you apply through an international company. For example, Airbus hires through their website. They are based all over the world, including Germany. But, you would need to apply online. If you are in Germany, finding a job is challenging, even if you know people. You need the language skills, the certificate, or connections. Unfortunately, you won't make friends and connections here in the 3 months that you are allowed to stay. It is nearly impossible, for a lot of reasons. One of the things you could look at is applying to volunteer via Work-Away (check online) or you can dog/house sit (check for sites online) or be a nanny (they can get extended visas through nanny companies). Or get into a university program somewhere in Europe, to get a student visa. Just some ideas. I am sorry it is so challenging. This challenge took me by surprise as well. The inability to find work in Germany, the cultural challenges, and the bureaucratic hoops that one has to jump through, is why many immigrants have to leave, I have found. Also, lately, politics is making immigration even more difficult, in Germany.

Hi!
What I hear from potential expads who want to work in Germany, France but also in Switzerland makes my think. I have decided to become self-employed with my own online business to be independent. No matter, where I will live in the future, I want to be free and independent. My heart beats for France .
Yes, it was a challenging journey. I was in depts when I decided to invest in my self-empowerment courses. But I did it. There was no other option, I wanted to work in my own pocket at the age of 50. And inspire others to create the best life they possibly can. No matter where they are in this world.
I believe that you and all expads seeking for jobs are more than capable. Have a huge potential and are of big value for this world. Believe in yourself, your skills and never stop thinking BIG! - @CL Schneider Mentoring

Self-employment and/or starting a business is certainly a consideration but with advantages and disadvantages. But in the context of immigration it can be even more complicated. By studying in Germany or marrying a German one might have a pathway to eventually start their own business, or continue to run one online as mentioned. But to try to immigrate to Germany on this basis is not easy unless one already has a profitable business established. Proposing to go to Germany to start up a business will be scrutinized. What is the business plan? Is the product or service really needed and in demand? Is one able to follow all legal requirements like needed certifications, licensing, book-keeping and tax reporting? And does one have the needed assets to fund the start up? About 90% of businesses fail, often under-capitalization being a major factor.