Germany is one of the UK's largest trading partners and has the fourth biggest economy in the world. A move to Germany could do great things for your career, so which are the highest recruiting sectors?
Germany has the largest economy in Europe and very low levels of unemployment. While there is a heavy emphasis on manufacturing, many other industries are booming and always on the lookout for new talent.
Unsurprisingly, the automotive sector is one of the largest recruiters. Germany exports around four million cars a year and almost nine hundred thousand people are employed in the automotive industry. Audi, Mercedes-Benz, BMW and Porsche are among some of the most well-known brands on the planet and are all manufactured in Germany.
Mechanical engineering is also a major recruitment sector. More than six thousand companies employ a workforce of close to a million, and engineering is one of the most popular subjects at German universities.
There's also the chemicals and pharmaceuticals sector, which is the third largest industry in Germany and has a turnover of well over two hundred billion Euros a year. Chemical and pharma companies are headquartered all over the country, so it's easy to find opportunities.
Frankfurt is Germany's main banking sector, although some institutions are located in other major cities. Deutsche Bank is far and away the biggest in Germany and, at one point, the world. Other major players such as DZ Bank and Commerzbank are also major finance recruiters, with regular vacancies.
Finally, advertising. Advertising is big business in Germany, with Düsseldorf a major creative hub for the ad industry. Serviceplan is the largest agency, but there are hundreds more big players and small independents on the lookout for creative talent.
For those looking to make a career move to Germany, there are always jobs available if you know where to look and have the right qualifications.
Automotive industry
Mechanical engineering
Chemicals and pharma industry
Banking
Advertising
