Inside Deutschland: Your Guide to Careers in Germany

The transition from university to working isn't always easy - and it can get even more complex when there is a language shift involved. For example, if you completed your degree in English but are now starting a job where you’ll need to speak or at least understand German. An English-taught degree in Germany doesn’t leave much room to fully learn the language, adapt to a new culture, and prepare for the German job market all at once.

In 2015, 195 signed the Paris Agreement, committing to limit the global temperature increase to 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels and to transform the global economy to be climate-friendly - a big challenge! Like many nations, Germany has a long way to go to meet these climate goals. According to the Institute for Employment Research (IAB) in Nuremberg, the shift to a green economy is expected to create numerous job opportunities, many of them are so-called "green jobs." That’s exactly what we’ll be talking about in this episode.

You’ve landed the job, and now you’re about to start working in a new German office. But as if starting a new job wasn’t exciting enough, adapting to a new workplace culture can feel a bit overwhelming. That’s where this episode comes in: We will discuss onboarding processes, what's expected of you and how to connect with your colleagues.

In the first episode of season two, we’re diving straight into a challenging topic: Money. Do Germans like to talk about money? How so? How are salaries negotiated in Germany? What should internationals pay special attention to? And what’s the deal with wiggling your toes? This episode is packed with valuable tips to help you navigate these questions.

In this episode we want to look towards the future of the German labor market or “Arbeitsmarkt”: How is the German labor market developing and which jobs will be in demand in the future?

Starting your own business is a very exciting moment in your career and even more exhilarating - yet also challenging – if you’re not in your home country. What should you consider as you start your own business in Germany? Is it even possible to start your own business without being a German citizen? And with all the German bureaucracy to consider - where do you even start?

Order and punctuality are probably the two words that come to mind when you think of German business culture. But is this cliché still true when it comes to rules and values in a German office? In this episode we will talk about modern German business etiquette, from dress codes to punctuality, communication and - since Germany is a beer nation - alcohol and events at work.

If you want to work in Germany it can be a great advantage to have a German university degree. But studying in Germany or even building a research career here is a challenge in itself. In this episode we will find out how you can navigate your academic path in Germany.

This podcast is the space for you to get the information you need to be successful in your career in Germany, regardless of where you are on your path, and to hear firsthand from other internationals about all the ups and downs that come with working in Germany.