Internship in Germany

• Welcome to Germany portal „Make it in Germany“ - “Make it in Germany” is the multilingual “Welcome to Germany” portal for international qualified professionals. The portal posts current vacancies in occupations where there is a labor shortage and provides general information about working and living in Germany, for instance regarding the application process, visa questions, insurance, German business etiquette and much more.
• The portal "Facts about Germany" offers up-to-date statistics, facts and information about Germany. The handbook "Facts about Germany" offers exhaustive basic information and numerous points of orientation – all specially designed with international readers in mind. In nine chapters, “Facts” conveys a basic understanding of German society and shows which models and solutions are being discussed in a time of social and political change. The new edition focuses in particular on contemporary issues – historical and institutional references are only addressed briefly.
• If you are looking for information about contemporary German history, you might want to have a look at the timeline published by the Federal Agency for Civic Education. This timeline is a Do-It-Yourself poster of two meters in length that illustrates major events in German history. It begins at the start of World War I in 1914 and proceeds through to German reunification in 1990.
• For current news and information about Germany, you may visit the website of "Deutsche Welle".
• App “Karriere-Kompass Deutschland“ - This app provides general information about studying and working in Germany. It is available for Apple, Android and Blackberry smartphones and tablets.
• Young Germany – Career, education and lifestyle guide - Young Germany is a platform that provides career services, information and insider tips for your life in Germany. You will find useful information about how to find an internship in Germany and more.
• Studying-in-Germany.org - Studying-in-Germany.org is an information portal about studying in Germany for foreign students and also provides some useful advice on internships in Germany.

Job & internship portals

• JOBBÖRSE - The Federal Employment Agency's JOBBÖRSE is the biggest job portal in Germany.
• “Make it in Germany” job exchange - Here you will find job listings that can be filtered by fields of work or region.
• Job portal “Work in Bavaria" - If you're looking for a job in Bavaria, the initiative "Work in Bavaria" might be just right for you to find job opportunities in this part of Germany.
• EURES - The EURES platform is helpful for everyone who wants to move abroad and is looking for a job in Europe.
• MeinPraktikum.de
• stepstone.de
• indeed.de
• berufsstart.de
• praktikumsstellen.de
• UNICUM
• PAD - teaching internships for international students

Search engines, mostly in German, targeted search possible

Please click here (page in German) to consult a non-exhaustive list of search engines for Germany. Furthermore, you can also find job or internship opportunities on these websites:

• LinkedIn - The "World's largest professional network" is also widely used in Germany and may be a good place for your job searches.
• Xing - This business network describes itself as "the largest business network in German-speaking countries" that "already has more than 10 million members worldwide, many of whom are bound to share your interests or looking for what you have to offer."
• Experteer - Experteer describes itself as "Europe’s premium career and recruitment marketplace, used by 5 million executives and professionals ready for their next career move."
• Meine Stadt - With "Meine Stadt" you have access to numerous job listings all around Germany.
• Regis Online - REGIS Online is the Business Partner Platform for northwest Germany. The portal supports the companies in the region in their activities and helps establish more collaborations between local, national and international business players.
• Consultants.de (only in German) - This website offers you tips and information regarding job research, application, interviews and career in general.
• efinancialcareers - This job portal is specialized in the fields of finance, banking, accounting and insurance.
• Adzuna - Adzuna offers a huge variety of job vacancies in Germany, combining search results of multiple search engines. Targeted search on locations and profiles is possible.

Online offers from German newspapers (only in Germany)

These four big German newspapers are all offering their respective general job portals that allow you to filter vacant positions in all of Germany by field of business and region.

• DIE ZEIT - job search + ZEIT GERMANY - access to an online magazine for international students, graduates and professionals who want to know more about working in Germany
• Süddeutsche Zeitung (SZ)
• Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung (FAZ)
• DER SPIEGEL

Career fairs

• Karriere SPIEGEL (only in German)
• connecticum

These two websites will give you an overview of current and upcoming career fairs in Germany.

Company directories

• Trendence
• Top100
• Yourfirm
• I Mittelstand
• Firmen in Bayern

Workshops

Want to know how to build your ideal CV and cover letter?

Check out the workshops offered by the KU's Career Service and the "Servicestelle Internationale Praktika" (International Career / Internship Advisor)!

• every semester: English and German job applications
• usually once a year: French and Spanish job applications
• depending on students' demands: workshop for international students on how to apply in Germany - what to expect and how to prepare

Access these workshops through the KU's Career Center events page (be sure to register with your KU email address!).

Other websites

Besides these workshops, you will find additional information on the following websites:

• Understanding the Differences between Resumes, CVs, and German Resumes (Lebenslauf) and which one should you use (English)
• Create a CV that will convince recruiters in Germany (English)
• How to write a German CV and cover letter
• Structuring and Formatting Your Cover Letter for Applying in Germany

• Europass - The objective of Europass is "to help citizens communicate their skills and qualifications effectively when looking for a job or training". Europass proposes five documents that will make your skills and qualifications clearly and easily understandable in all of Europe.
  The Europass is a must when applying to European institutions, as its standardized format ensures comparability among candidates. Its main advantage is that it offers a clear and well-structured inventory of all your experiences, positions, and skills. While it can be customized to some extent, it remains a practical and free tool. However, many employers, especially outside of European institutions, expect more flexible and personalized CV formats, often no longer than two pages. Additionally, for applications in certain countries, it's important to follow region-specific formats. If applying outside the EU, you may need to adapt your CV to meet local expectations.

• European language levels - Self Assessment Grid - The "Common European Framework of Reference for Languages" offers an easy way to express your language skills by using a universal scale to describe your level of proficiency in the categories of listening, reading, spoken interaction, spoken production and writing.
• Jobcafé Online seminars by the Baden-Württemberg Welcome Office
• Tips for a German-Style CV und motivation letter
• How to apply for a job in Germany
• Job applications: How to apply for a job in Germany

You can find templates for CVs and cover letters, as well as more resources including video and intercultural tips, in our KU Career Center under "KU Infos – Links and Tips for KU students."

• The Vocal Project - The Vocal Project is an EU-funded website that offers preparation lessons on a linguistic and intercultural level.
• Intercultural Handbook Germany - The guide "How do Germans tick?" offers various insights in German culture and especially the German business etiquette.
• Cross-Cultural Management: How to Do Business with Germans - A Guide - This guide focusses on different aspects of German business etiquette and presents them in a well-structured manner.

Find free apps to teach you German: please click here or here. If you want to improve your German language skills, feel free to try one of the numerous apps mentioned on these two websites.

• Professional recognition - The Federal Ministry of Education and Research offers this easy tool to determine if your diplomas (acquired in another country) are officially recognized.
• Visa requirements, health care & insurance etc. - To access the German labor market, foreign nationals (depending on country of origin) might have to obtain a visa. You will find information on this topic on this website.
• Wage indicator - Information about wage levels in numerous professional fields
• Local foreign nationals' registration authority (Ausländerbehörde) Eichstätt or Ingolstadt - The "Ausländerbehörde" is the primary official department that deals with all questions regarding foreign nationals staying in Germany. In general, it is the "Ausländerbehörde" at your place of residence that you will need to consult.

Find your job opportunities at KU's Career Center!

• (international) internships
• student jobs in the Eichstätt/Ingolstadt region
• entry level full time jobs for graduates
• and more!

Also available here:

• registration for workshops and other job- and career-related events (see above "Applying for a job / internship")
• company profiles for job searches
• more information and help with your questions about interships in Germany (in German)