American wanting to work in Germany?

Question

What sources could I find potential jobs in Germany for an American who wants to work and live there for a year or two? The only way I could ever afford to travel to Europe is to work there. Any thoughts?

Answer 1

Apply for work through the government, working on base (or post) with military servicemembers.

Any part of any application process that requires a fee is not the real deal.

Answer 2

Besides working on a military base you could apply at international companies based in the USA with branches in Germany - you probably won't need a work permit that way.

If you qualify for german universities you can apply there: fees are low compared to the USA and you are allowed to work (as far as I know up to 20 hrs / week during the semester and full time during semester breaks). Knowledge of german language will be necessary to apply - and in most cases also to find a job.

Answer 3

Did you notice that you worded your questions differently? You got international answers on the other Q, but only US answers on this one...if that doesn't interest you, then don't bother leaving the US (if you wonder why Kala got so many negative ratings you may be better off staying at home too)...check my answer re. Berlitz (aka work-permit-heaven) on your other Q.

Answer 4

If you go to Germany as a visitor, you only can stay for 3 month.

The best will be to get a job with an US company, but than you are not free to travel, only at the weekends may be. You also need a place to stay, what will be expensive. Jobs for students are not easy to find.

A general working permission you won't get from the German Agency for work.

The best will be, go to Germany for a couple weeks to find out if you like it.

Answer 5

if you dont speak german forget it no one will hire you.by the way why would you want to work there

Answer 6

if you dont speak german you are going to have it tough.try the irish or aussie pubs here in munich.theres a large ex-pat(foreigner) community here because of all the big international companies situated in munich so there are lots pubs catering to them.you dont have to speak german.good luck.