1) Finding a job in Berlin is easier if your job is in demand
If you work in an industry and/or a profession that’s in demand, it’s definitely going to be way easier for you to find a job in Berlin. In-demand professions and industries span:
⭐ Green jobs – In order to meet climate change goals like reducing our dependency on fossil fuels (or unreliable partners like Russia), Germany is looking to amp up its once globally renowned green-energy capabilities. We’ve noticed a lot of new start-ups getting funding for related initiatives (sign-up for our newsletter to get weekly notifications about these developments). It’s an exciting space to work in, as innovations are being developed at an unprecedented rate. It’s expected that thousands of new jobs will be created in this area alone. Available jobs include craftspeople, engineers, and IT specialists in these areas – energy and electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, technical equipment/installations, the construction industry, the automotive industry, and agriculture/farming.
⭐ Nursing – The pandemic really drove home the fact that nurses are essential workers who have long gone underpaid and underappreciated. I had major surgery two years ago and can’t tell you how grateful I was for their attention and care. Germany has been going through a nursing shortage for some time already, but as the population continues to age, nurses are needed more than ever for general patient care, as well as children and elderly care.
We recommend reading these articles for an idea of the nursing situation in Germany – Germany looks abroad for nurses, caregivers, Forget clapping, nurses and carers are still underpaid, and New warning strikes in Germany’s public sector.
⭐ Physicians – Much the same with nurses, Germany desperately needs physicians. We also recommend reading these articles for insights about doctors in Germany – Germany struggles to recruit rural doctorsand Syrian doctors emigrate to Germany as preferred destination.
⭐ Engineers – As touched upon above, Germany is looking to attract engineers of all kinds. You can expect to find jobs in areas like automation technology, supervision of construction planning and architecture, the automotive industry, including electromobility and autonomous driving, renewable energies/environmental protection, as well as AI. As much as I despise the guy, Musk is looking to ramp up production at Tesla in Berlin.
⭐ IT Specialists – Such people have been in demand for ages and even with major layoffs happening in tech, the demand for IT specialists will persist. In-demand jobs include software developers (full-stack, back-end, front-end, etc.), application support (maintaining and upgrading systems like SAP, Salesforce, general IT ops, and admin people), security experts to protect systems and information, and data scientists/analysts who can help businesses make informed decisions.
⭐ Scientists – While rampant misinformation has many skeptical about news organizations, as well as science in general, scientists and mathematicians are needed for Germany to carry on into the future. There will be ample job opportunities, not only in research and teaching, but in many areas like IT, marketing, sales, law, and finance across numerous industries such as energy and pharmaceuticals. During the pandemic, German scientists were responsible for developing the world’s first approved MRNA vaccine for Covid, as well as one of the first reliable diagnostic tests.
⭐ Craftspeople – Learning a trade has often been perceived as less “prestigious” than pursuing a university degree, but craftspeople are vital for Germany and are hugely in demand. People have long shied away from the trades, but there are plenty of jobs (and money to be made!) as more craftspeople retire. For example, recent times have seen the demand for solar panels has skyrocketed. Plumbers, painters, mechanics, construction workers, general handy people, and more will all be needed. As Germany becomes more international, they’ll also need workers who can speak multiple languages – evident by the success of platforms like Co-tasker and businesses like Driller Queens.
⭐ Transportation – Another area where skilled workers are really needed is transportation and jobs are available to those who want to advance innovation in transport, work in shipping in logistics, and even drive trains. The Deutsche Bahn has an ongoing campaign to recruit more drivers and will go to great lengths to pay for your training and they even launched a start-up acceleration program.
To sum it up, these specific jobs are in demand:
⭐ Software developers, architects, and programmers
⭐ Electronics engineers, electricians, and electrical fitters
⭐ Nurses
⭐ IT consultants and analysts
⭐ Economists and business management experts
⭐ Customer advisors and account managers
⭐ Production assistants
⭐ Sales representatives and assistants
⭐ Sales and product managers
⭐ Architects and civil engineers
People in these fields or jobs are exceptionally privileged when it comes to finding work in Germany, as this group is not representative of the majority of people. If you work in one of these professions, some companies will go above and beyond to bring you here. While people in these fields may entertain multiple job offers with high salaries, there is a larger group of people who sadly aren’t as fortunate.
Be sure to read our other guide where we more closely examine Germany’s in-demand professions and provide steps you need to follow to move to Berlin and find work. We also recommend clicking on the links in the above list to see the official advice from the German government about how to pursue a career in the various areas.
