Living and Working in Germany International Placement Services (ZAV) Living and Working in Germany Biancamaria Dilonardo-Wehner, Besa Hoxhaj, Jonas Larbig Torino, 21-22-23/10/2015 Welcome to Germany! Title slide, alternative photo, for selection.

ZAV - International Placement Service We offer opportunities. Zentrale Auslands- und Fachvermittlung Villemombler Straße 76 D-53123 Bonn Telefon: + 49 (0)228 713-1313 Homepage: www.zav.de E-Mail: zav@arbeitsagentur.de © Bundesagentur für Arbeit

ZAV – our services for jobseekers The International Placement Services (ZAV) EURES Germany Provides services for: Jobseekers from abroad German repatriates German employers Our responsibilities include: Placement for jobseekers from abroad Specific recruitment events in country of origin Placement for foreign graduates of German universities Information and advice about the German labour market and employment opportunities The presentation can be built on with additional facts about the economic climate, e.g. unemployment rate © Bundesagentur für Arbeit

Germany – an overview Surface area: 357.000 km² Population: 82.6 million ~ 15 mill. with a migration background Capital: Berlin 16 federal states Animation flies in from left by clicking Source: www.make-it-in-germany.de Source: www.make-it-in-germany.de © Bundesagentur für Arbeit

Germany – the labour market new Länder Germany is looking for well-trained skilled workers … … but there are also regions with high levels of unemployment. rural regions Unemployment rates August 2015: Germany: 6,4% Western States: 5,8 % Eastern States: 9,0 % Animation flies in by clicking Source: http://www.pub.arbeitsagentur.de/hst/services/statistik/000000/html/start/karten/aloq_land.html Länder auf Englisch: Mecklenburg Vorpommern - Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania Sachsen-Anhalt – Saxony-Anhalt Sachsen – Saxony Bayern – Bavaria Hessen – Hesse Rheinland-Pfalz - Rhineland-Palatinate Nordrhein-Westfalen - North Rhine-Westphalia Niedersachsen - Lower Saxony Thüringien – Thuringia Andere Ländernamen sind nicht zu übersetzen © Bundesagentur für Arbeit

The German labour market Germany has one of the lowest unemployment rates (6.4%) among EU Member States. For young people between the ages of 15 and 25, Germany has one of the lowest unemployment rates (ca. 7%). Dual vocational training is the main success factor in the German labour market. In this way employers have new recruits in their companies at an early stage and work with them to get good qualifications. There are particularly good job prospects in Baden-Württemberg and Bavaria. Animation flies in by clicking Source: www.make-it-in-germany.de Source: www.make-it-in-germany.de © Bundesagentur für Arbeit

We offer opportunities. For skilled workers. Germany is looking for ... Labour demand in following professions: Engineers and IT specialists Medical doctors Nurses Hotel and catering staff Metal workers and electricians Housekeepers and carers for the elderly Current trends, see employment bottleneck analysis CNC=Computerized Numerical Control http://statistik.arbeitsagentur.de/Statischer-Content/Arbeitsmarktberichte/Fachkraeftebedarf-Stellen/Fachkraefte/ © Bundesagentur für Arbeit

We offer opportunities. For skilled workers. i. e We offer opportunities. For skilled workers. i.e. Mechanical and automotive engineering and HoGa Wanted nationwide In nearly all western federal states there is a shortage of engineers (automotive industry, aircraft industry) Animation flies in from left by clicking http://statistik.arbeitsagentur.de/Statischer-Content/Arbeitsmarktberichte/Fachkraeftebedarf-Stellen/Fachkraefte/BA-FK-Engpassanalyse-2013-12.pdf Across Germany there is a shortage of experts in the areas of mechanical and automotive engineering. At 141 days, the nationwide vacancy period is 68% higher than the average of 84 days. In mathematical terms, for every 100 registered vacancies in mechanical and automotive engineering, there are only 102 unemployed persons who meet this job requirement. • The vacancy period has continued to increase compared to the same period last year but when looking at the ratio of unemployed persons to vacancies, as the last analysis undertaken in June 2013 has already shown, there has been a slight easing in the shortage situation. • The shortage of skilled workers among mechanical and automotive engineering experts is evident in nearly all western federal states where, because of the structure of the economy, there is above-average demand for engineers (automotive industry, aircraft industry, etc). In Schleswig-Holstein there is evidence of employment bottlenecks of skilled workers. • In the eastern federal states the situation is differentiated. There is also a shortage in Thuringia. In Saxony-Anhalt there is evidence of employment bottlenecks of skilled workers. • At the moment there is still skilled worker potential in Berlin, Brandenburg, Mecklenburg- Western Pomerania and Saxony. Here the number of unemployed persons is considerably higher than the number of vacancies. • In the coming years the strong increase in the number of students should also contribute to an easing of bottleneck situations. shortage of skilled workers evidence for employment bottlenecks of skilled workers no employment bottlenecks © Bundesagentur für Arbeit

We offer opportunities. For skilled workers. Medical practitioners Healthcare and nursing care workers Old-age carers medical doctors Animation flies in from left by clicking http://statistik.arbeitsagentur.de/Statischer-Content/Arbeitsmarktberichte/Fachkraeftebedarf-Stellen/Fachkraefte/BA-FK-Engpassanalyse-2013-12.pdf -excluding dentists There is a significant shortage of medical practitioners in most western federal states. Registered vacancies for medical practitioners (excluding dentists) are vacant for 172 days on a nationwide average basis (+106% when compared in overall terms). In addition, the number of unemployed persons only barely exceeds the number of registered vacancies (in mathematical terms 128 unemployed persons for every 100 vacancies). • Apart from Berlin and Saxony, the vacancy periods in all federal states are considerably higher than the nationwide average. At the same time there are fewer than 150 unemployed persons for every 100 registered vacancies. In most states there are even fewer unemployed persons than registered vacancies. shortage of skilled workers evidence for employment bottlenecks of skilled workers no employment bottlenecks no data available due to small scale no data available due to small scale

Requirements for most professions successfully completed formation good/excellent German skills (B2-Level – Mittelstufe) often English skills desired work experience motivation capacity for teamwork willingness to acquire new skills Current trends, see employment bottleneck analysis CNC=Computerized Numerical Control http://statistik.arbeitsagentur.de/Statischer-Content/Arbeitsmarktberichte/Fachkraeftebedarf-Stellen/Fachkraefte/ © Bundesagentur für Arbeit

Legal access to the German Labour Market Free access to the German labour market for citizens of EU/EEA member states Members of third party countries need in general a work permit (except High-Potentials with an annual gross income of at least 48.400 € or 37.752 € if they have a profession in high demand) Current trends, see employment bottleneck analysis CNC=Computerized Numerical Control http://statistik.arbeitsagentur.de/Statischer-Content/Arbeitsmarktberichte/Fachkraeftebedarf-Stellen/Fachkraefte/ © Bundesagentur für Arbeit

Wages in Germany Collective agreements and minimum wages – in many sectors the wage level is determined by law or by contract Significant regional wage differences (east-west/north-south) In Germany the stated salary is usually gross salary - net salary is less Animation flies in by clicking There are no regulations in place for a statutory minimum wage. Exception for certain sectors. In general there are collective agreements in place for each sector. Significant regional wage differences (east-west/north-south) Wages: monthly gross salary– the net salary is less © Bundesagentur für Arbeit

The 5 pillars of the social insurance scheme accident insurance (employer contribution) 2.35% long-term care insurance 3% unemployment insurance Animation appears Five pillars of the social insurance scheme: Rate: Health insurance 15.5 % Unemployment insurance 3.0 % Pension insurance 18.9 % Long-term care insurance 2.05 % Accident insurance paid by employer For further information, see: www.deutsche-sozialversicherung.de 14.6% health insurance 18.7% pension insurance © Bundesagentur für Arbeit

Social Security Scheme and Taxation Social Security System: Health Insurance 14,6 % Unemployment Insurance 3,0 % Pension 18,7 % Long-Term Care Insurance 2,35 % Work Accident Insurance paid by employer Taxation Income tax  14 % - 42 % (Depending on income and marital status) Church tax  8 % - 9 % of income tax Solidarity tax  5,5 % of income tax Automatically deducted from the salary Registration to the social insurance system is made by the employer Animation appears © Bundesagentur für Arbeit

Sample salary statement: IT-specialist, more than 3 years work experience, single, no kids, tax class 1, in NRW, 40 h/week Month Year Salary 4166,66 € 50.000,- € Social security contributions Pension insurance 393,75 € 4.725,00 € Unemployment insurance 62,50 € 750,00 € Health insurance 341,66 € 4.100,00 € Long-term care insurance 53,12 € 637,50 € Total social contributions 851,03 € 10.212,50€ Taxation Solidarity tax ( -5,5% of the income tax) 58,88 € 418,27 € Church tax ( -9 %) 85,65 € 1027,76 € Income tax ( -14 % - 42 % depending on income and marital status) 1070,58 € 12.847,00 € Total taxation 1215,11 € 14.293,03 € Salary after deductions 2.100,52 € 25.494,47 € Animation appears © Bundesagentur für Arbeit

How do I find a job? EURES Germany Supports you in looking for a job in Germany. We’re waiting for your application. Send your CV to zav@arbeitsagentur.de Federal Employment Agency’s Job Exchange (Jobbörse) www.jobboerse.arbeitsagentur.de Job vacancies in German companies can also be found in the EURES portal: http://ec.europa.eu/eures © Bundesagentur für Arbeit

Federal Employment Agency‘s Job Exchange (Jobbörse) Select language Register/log in Videos on the Job Exchange in English and Spanisch: http://www.arbeitsagentur.de/web/content/DE/BuergerinnenUndBuerger/Detail/index.htm?dfContentId=L6019022DSTBAI554985 Quick search/ Advanced search © Bundesagentur für Arbeit

How do I apply? Covering letter: 1 page Curriculum Vitae Photo is expected Covering letter: 1 page Get ready! We offer online application training, including training for university graduates in particular http://www.berufe.tv/weitere-filme/bewerbungstraining/bewerbungstraining-fuer-akademiker/ Curriculum Vitae Animation appears, flies in by clicking Europass https://europass.cedefop.europa.eu/cvonline/ online application training http://www.berufe.tv/BA/weitereFilme/?familyID=1000027&family=Bewerbungstraining online application for training for university graduates https://lernboerse.arbeitsagentur.de/aktiv/media/akademiker/101005_bewerbungstraining/index.htm (each one is linked to from the text in the slide - Hinweis des Übersetzers – wahrscheinlich nicht mehr verlinkt in der Übersetzung!” CV and covering letter, photo (optional) Please use the Europass CV template for your application! Take ideas from the Europass CV for your own application! https://europass.cedefop.europa.eu/cvonline/ © Bundesagentur für Arbeit

Membership of European networks EURES: Network for supporting worker mobility by means of information, guidance and placement Euroguidance: Network for supporting mobility in the education sector by means of information and guidance Animation appears www.eures.europa.eu © Bundesagentur für Arbeit

Thank you for your attention! Zentrale Auslands- und Fachvermittlung Villemombler Straße 76 D-53123 Bonn Telefon: + 49 (0)228 713-1313 Homepage: www.zav.de E-Mail: zav@arbeitsagentur.de © Bundesagentur für Arbeit