NEXTSTAFF SERVICES
Find Your Job in Germany
With NextStaff, you’ll find a position in Germany that’s precisely matched to your skills and goals. We support you personally—from the application and visa process to all administrative steps—and continue guiding you for up to one year after your arrival.
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Start your new life in Germany
Tailored job offers
You’ll only receive roles that fit your skills and career goals.
Personal end-to-end support
We assist with applications, visas, government appointments, and support you for up to one year after you arrive.
Vetted employers
All partner companies meet our high quality and safety standards.
Fast placement
In many cases, you can have an employment contract in hand within a few weeks.
The skills shortage in Germany
Germany is one of the world’s leading economies and offers excellent career prospects for international professionals. A persistent shortage of skilled workers means qualified talent is urgently needed across many industries and occupations. Tens of thousands of positions—especially in technical, trades, and healthcare fields, as well as many apprenticeship roles—remain unfilled each year.
Beyond a high standard of living, Germany offers attractive working conditions, diverse training and development opportunities, and a stable social security system. Employers value international talent and actively support their integration into the German job market and society.
387k
positions remained unfilled in 2024
86%
report hiring difficulties
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Request a free consultationFrequently Asked Questions
In most cases, you’ll need a recognized qualification, a specific job offer, and—if you’re a non-EU national—an appropriate visa or an EU Blue Card. Recognition of your credentials is often required, especially for regulated professions such as healthcare.
Qualifications obtained abroad often need to be officially recognized. This process usually takes around 3–4 months and can be particularly complex for non-academic professions. A lack of equivalence may delay—or even prevent—your entry into Germany and the start of your employment.
Specialized job portals such as “Make it in Germany”, the Federal Employment Agency, and various international career platforms specifically post vacancies for foreign applicants. Many employers also label positions that are explicitly intended for international professionals.
A German job application typically includes a cover letter, a tabular CV, a photo, and certificates or references. Employers often place great importance on a clear structure, proof of qualifications, and concise, honest wording.
Many professionals find the bureaucracy — from the visa process and qualification recognition to registration requirements — time-consuming and complex. Long waiting times at government offices, a lack of information, and complicated procedures are common pain points. An “accelerated skilled worker procedure” can significantly shorten the process if the employer actively participates.
Language barriers, adapting to German workplace culture, and often a lack of integration support can make the start challenging. Finding housing and integrating socially can also be difficult.
Many employers now offer language courses and integration support. In addition, there are private and government programs as well as advisory services that can help you settle in and adapt to life in Germany.