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Germany Opens More Than 770,000 Job Vacancies

by Ayesal A
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  • Germany, facing an ageing population and a low birth rate of 1.53 per woman, is turning to foreign workers to sustain its economy, with 770,000 job vacancies across various fields for migrants.
  • Despite changes in immigration rules, specific sectors continue to struggle with worker shortages, offering opportunities for skilled foreign workers.
  • In-demand fields include forestry, horticulture, metalworking, and pharmaceutical technical assistants, while top-paying professions range from doctors and pilots to software developers and judges.

Germany is grappling with an ageing population and a birth rate of 1.53 per woman, the country is now turning to foreign workers to sustain its robust economy. A total of 770,000 jobs are being offered in various fields across the country for foreigners who wish to migrate to Germany for work-purposes.

Despite progressive changes in immigration rules to facilitate access for refugees and foreigners, specific fields grapple with persistent challenges, leaving positions open for those with the relevant education or experience.

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A Shortage of Workers in Germany

A survey by the Munich-based IFO institute highlights the predicament, revealing that 87% of family businesses in Germany are grappling with worker shortages. This scarcity opens up opportunities for foreigners looking to live and work in Germany, particularly in specific sectors that demand skilled workers.

In-Demand Fields for Skilled Workers

Foreigners seeking to fill the labour gaps can explore various fields, including:

  • Livestock farming
  • Forestry
  • Horticulture
  • Tyre and vulcanisation technology
  • Wood, furnishing, interior fitting
  • Metalworking
  • Automation
  • Surveying, scaffolding
  • Interior construction and dry walling
  • Glazing
  • Pipeline construction
  • Plant, container, and apparatus construction
  • Monitoring and maintenance of railway infrastructure
  • Freight forwarding and logistics
  • Drivers for earthmoving and related machinery
  • Sales (furniture, fittings)
  • Sales
  • System catering
  • Pharmaceutical technical assistants
  • Bus and tram drivers
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Salaries for In-Demand Fields

According to the Economic Research Institute (ERI), compensation varies across fields. For instance:

  • Crop farm workers: €35,616 annually and €17 per hour
  • Forestry technicians: €36,791 annually and €18 per hour
  • Horticultural specialty growers: €36,913 annually and €18 per hour
  • Construction workers: €44,052 annually and €21 per hour
  • Drivers: €28,276 annually and €14 per hour

Top-Paying Jobs in Germany

Conversely, the highest-paying professions in Germany with average annual salaries include:

  • Doctor (€71,600 – €101,696)
  • Pilot (€93,499)
  • Sales manager (€82,392)
  • Lawyer (€81,254)
  • Portfolio manager (€80,000 to €120,000)
  • College professor (€74,200)
  • Engineering (€63,000)
  • Software developer (€45,000 to €80,000)
  • Project manager (€45,000 to €90,000)
  • Risk manager (€70,000 – €85,000)
  • Judge (€76,619)
  • Tax advisor (€70,000)
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EURES Report on European Labour Trends

According to the EURES report, 29 European countries are grappling with labour shortages, mainly in software, healthcare, construction, and engineering craft. Conversely, roles in clerical-related fields, elementary occupations, and humanities and arts professions are experiencing surplus labour.

Costs of Living in Germany

The cost of living in Germany varies, with estimated monthly costs for a single person at €967.6, excluding rent. For a family of four, estimated costs soar to €3319.8. Rent projections for one-bedroom and three-bedroom apartments differ based on location.

Rent Estimates

  • One-bedroom apartment in the city centre: €819.63
  • One-bedroom apartment outside the city centre: €626.01
  • Three-bedroom apartment in the city centre: €1705.58
  • Three-bedroom apartment outside the city centre: €1162.59

Navigating Germany’s labour landscape offers a spectrum of opportunities for foreign workers, each field presenting its unique challenges and rewards. Understanding the demands, compensation, and lifestyle considerations is important for those considering making Germany their professional home.

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Muslim Women Face Backlash from Clients & Customers When Job-Hunting in Netherlands & Germany: Report

by Ayesal A
written by Ayesal A

Utrecht University in the Netherlands, Oxford University in the UK, and the German Center for Integration and Migration Research conducted a joint field survey on the discrimination faced by religious minorities seeking jobs in the three European labor markets – Germany, the Netherlands, and Spain.

The experiment was conducted with the CVs (curriculum vitae) of the same people by using the same content and information with both veiled and unveiled (Muslim women) photos.

During the research, they found that Muslim women were subjected to public backlash by customers and clients particularly in Netherlands and Germany.

The field experience included the women to direct client-customer-based service, such as a hairdresser. The results: It was revealed that “In Netherlands, the field experiment volunteers without hijab, had 70% positive response for the jobs they applied for.” On the other hand, veiled Muslim women had a job success rate of 35%.

Moreover, the research also indicated  that “53% of unveiled Muslim women received positive feedback compared to 25% of callbacks among veiled Muslim women ” in Germany.

The researchers further added that the reason behind this behaviour towards Muslim women was:

“Muslims are perceived by the public at large as a difficult-to-integrate group, mainly due to their conservative gender role attitudes and high levels of religiosity, which are seemingly at odds with European values and the secular lifestyles of Western societies,”

“The high level of discrimination we found in the Netherlands, where the institutional context has traditionally been open to the accommodation of religious minority rights. It is shocking and points to the possible stigmatizing effect of current policies geared towards the cultural assimilation of immigrants.”

Valentina Di Stasio, one of the researchers conducting the experiment and a member of Utrecht University, said on Twitter that the results “mostly show a lack of progress over time, with members of ethnic minorities still facing levels of discrimination today that are as high as they were decades ago.”

She said another study conducted in France titled “Anti-Muslim discrimination in France: Evidence from a Field Experiment” summarized that “religiosity was a premium for Christians and a penalty for Muslims.”

“Wearing religious garments is part of one’s identity and can contribute to a positive sense of self.” she added, underlining that individuals have actually started to ‘whiten’ their resumes, but at a personal cost.

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