1. We offer opportunities. International Placement Services (ZAV)

2. Seite 2 Contents ▬ Introduction ▬ We offer opportunities. In Germany. ▬ We offer opportunities. For trainees. ▬ We offer opportunities. For skilled workers. ▬ You can trust us. ▬ You are welcome.

3. Seite 3 What is the ZAV? ▬ As a public employment service, we are a state body. ▬ We have partners in many European networks. ▬ We have a comprehensive presence across Germany. ▬ Our guidance and placement services are free of charge. ▬ We are the most important service provider in the German labour market. ▬ 10,000 highly qualified placement experts work for us. ▬ We advocate mobility at fair terms. ▬ We operate Germany’s largest online jobs’ portal. ▬ We are a not-for-profit organisation.

4. Seite 4 ZAV - our services for job-seekers Thema, 0. Monat 2014, © Bundesagentur für Arbeit ▬ Guidance and placement skilled workers in occupations with employment bottlenecks persons seeking to do vocational training in all occupations on a local level

5. Seite 5 We offer opportunities. For skilled workers. Germany – an overview ▬ Population: 80.7m, of which 6.9m hold foreign nationality ▬ Area: 357,112 km² ▬ Form of government: parliamentary democracy ▬ Founded: 1949, German reunification with the joining of the German Democratic Republic (GDR) on 3 October 1990 ▬ Head of state: Federal President Joachim Gauck ▬ Head of Government: Federal Chancellor Angela Merkel

6. Seite 6 We offer opportunities. The current situation. ▬ Demographic change in Germany Increasing proportion of older people in the population Fewer school leavers Fewer new recruits ▬ Good economic climate ▬ Low unemployment among young people

7. We offer opportunities. For skilled workers.

8. Seite 8 We offer opportunities. For skilled workers. The German labour market. ▬ Germany is looking for well- trained skilled workers … ▬ … but there are also regions with high levels of unemployment. ▬ We’ll show you where your best chances are.

9. Seite 9 We offer opportunities. For skilled workers. The German labour market.… ▬ Germany has one of the lowest unemployment rates (5.3%) among EU Member States. ▬ For young people between the ages of 15 and 25, Germany has one of the lowest unemployment rates (7.9%). ▬ 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.

10. Seite 10 We offer opportunities. For skilled workers. The German labour market.… ▬ Most university graduates and people who have completed vocational training find it comparatively easy to get a job. ▬ People with no vocational qualification have considerably worse chances. ▬ This means that immigrants have very good chances of starting a job in Germany, especially if they are qualified and have mastered the German language or want to learn it.

11. Seite 11 We offer opportunities. For skilled workers. Germany is looking for... ▬ medical doctors ▬ nurses ▬ engineers and IT specialists (regional employment bottlenecks) ▬ hotel and hospitality workers waiters (service) cooks ▬ skilled metalworkers skilled CNC workers ▬ home helps for persons in need of care in private households

12. Seite 12 We offer opportunities. For skilled workers. Medical practitioners ▬ Mechanical and automotive engineering ▬ Experts in mechatronics and automated technology ▬ Experts in energy technology ▬ sanitary installation, heating and air conditioning technology ▬ IT and software development ▬ Healthcare and nursing care workers ▬ Old-age carers shortage of skilled workers evidence for employment bottlenecks of skilled workers no employment bottlenecks no data available due to small scale

13. Seite 13 We offer opporunities. For skilled workers. The 5 pillars of the social insurance scheme. 3% unemployment insurance 2.05% long-term care insurance 15.5% health insurance 18.9% pension insurance accident insurance (employer contribution)

14. Seite 14 Month (gross)Year Salary2.500,00 €30.000,00 € Contribution - Pension (9,45%)236,25 €2.835,00 € - Unemployment Insurance (1,5%)37,50 €450,00 € - Compulsary Long Term Care Insurance (1,025%) 31,88 €382,56 € - Kinderloszuschlag 0.25%6,25 €75,00 € - Health Insurance (7,3 %)205,00 €2.460,00 € - Sonderzuschlag 0.9%22,50 €270,00 € Total Social Contribution510,63 €6.127,56 € Taxes - Tax327,41 €3.929,00 € - Soli-Zuschlag18,00 €216,00 € - Church Tax29,46 €353,52 € Total Taxes374,87 €4.498,44 € Net1.614,50 €19.374,00 € We offer opportunities. How much will my net salary be? An example

15. Seite 15 We offer opportunities. For skilled workers. How do I apply? Europass CV Covering letter: 1 page Photo is optional – but is a good idea Get ready! We offer online application training, including training for university graduates in particularonline application training

16. Seite 16 You can trust us. Federal Employment Agency‘s Job Exchange (Jobbörse) Select language Register/log in Quick search/ Advanced search

17. Seite 17 Message: You can trust us. 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 workingermany@arbeitsagentur.de workingermany@arbeitsagentur.de ▬ Federal Employment Agency’s Job Exchange (Jobbörse) www.jobboerse.arbeitsagentur.de www.jobboerse.arbeitsagentur.de ▬ Job vacancies in German companies can also be found in the EURES portal: http://ec.europa.eu/eures http://ec.europa.eu/eures

18. Seite 18 We offer opportunities. International Placement Services (ZAV)

19. Seite 19 We offer opportunities. For trainees. Training opportunities… Gymnasium

20. Seite 20 We offer opportunities. For trainees. What a vocational training programme in Germany can offer you. work experience new friends more self-confidence be independenta second home country learn German earn your own money good opportunities in the labour market – also on your return take on responsibilities recognised qualification

21. Seite 21 We offer opportunities. For trainees. Occupations in the dual vocational training system. professional driver production mechanic metal polisher plant mechanic electrician construction equipment operator asphalt worker floor layer joiner shoemaker precision optician hairdresser baker cook

22. Seite 22 We offer opportunities. For trainees. 3-4 days in a company, 1-2 days in school

23. Seite 23 We offer opportunities. For trainees. Earnings during 1st training year up to €400 baker beautician butcher up to €600 optician electronics technician up to €1,200 bricklayer concrete worker bank clerk up to €1,400 hairdresser skilled hospitality worker

24. Seite 24 We offer opportunities. For trainees. Overcoming barriers – we will support you. ▬ Support programme for dual vocational training in Germany ▬ Project providers can provide you with financial support for, e.g. Travel expenses for interview, internship, starting work Securing a livelihood Language courses that support you during vocational training Support for vocational training through assistance for classes in school

25. Seite 25 We offer opportunities. For trainees. Online registration on www.thejobofmylife.de Kontakt für Ausbildungsinteressierte Tel: +49 228 713 1083 FAX: +49 228 713 2701080 Email:thejobofmylife@arbeitsagentur.de Kontakt für Unternehmen & Projektträger Email: MobiProjekte@arbeitsagentur.de Application portal www.thejobofmylife.de with online registration possibility

26. Seite 26 You can trust us. 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 www.eures.europa.eu

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