The German labour market offers a wide range of opportunities for development service experts and their accompanying family members. For those new to Germany, we aim to provide an overview of key admission requirements and guidance on the application process, as well as insights into what employers in Germany prioritise.

As an independent career consultant since 2015, Silke Grotegut supports people in their professional career development. She focuses on the creation and optimisation of personal profiles on XING and LinkedIn, taking account of developments in the job market and enabling her clients to gain access to the hidden job market.

The European Union with its official bodies and institutions offers a wide range of career opportunities and is an attractive employer for many applicants. Graduate psychologist Stephanie Böker describes how the application process for EU jobs works.

The Bureau for International Organisations’ Personnel (BFIO) informs and advises established and young managers on all matters relating to employment at international organisations. These include the United Nations (UN) with its special and sub-organisations, the institutions of the European Communities, international financial organisations and professional organisations assigned specific tasks.