Live
Webinar
How to find a job and move to Germany in 2026 the ultimate guide for job seekers
From navigating job-seeker visas to mastering the German application style and landing interviews from anywhere in the world.
What you will get out of this session:
- Moving without a job offer: Understanding your legal pathways, including the Opportunity Card (Chancenkarte) and traditional job-seeker options. You will learn how the points-based system works and how to leverage it.
- Meet the requirements: A clear checklist of what you need to qualify as an international job-seeker (degrees, skill recognition, language proficiency, and financial self-sufficiency).
- The “German-style” application: How to tailor your CV and cover letter to match German standards. We’ll discuss what to include, what to leave out, and how to pass both the ATS algorithms and the HR screening to land interview invitations.
- On-the-ground job hunting: Tactical advice for those already in Germany. How to effectively network, utilize local job portals, tap into the “hidden” job market, and legally transition from a job-seeker or student visa to a full work permit.
Meet your host
Vikas from India
Vikas came to Germany as a student in 2017 to pursue his Master’s and began his career in 2021. Since then, he has helped thousands of internationals move to Germany. His expertise lies in university and visa applications, but he also has a lot of practical tips on integration, getting permanent residency and working in Germany based on his own experience.
