Job search
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Would you like to work in Saxony and are looking for a suitable position? Whether via online portals, personal advice or networking: there are a variety of ways to find a suitable job in Saxony.
Ready for a job in Saxony?
First check with the Quick Check to check whether you meet all the requirements for a job in Saxony. You can find current job advertisements and offers for apprenticeships throughout Saxony at Job offers.
Your options at a glance
An important point of contact is the job portal of the Federal Employment Agency - the largest job portal in Germany. Find the right job offer in Saxony free of charge.
Do you already know which region in Saxony you would like to live and work in? Then you can use these job portals, for example:
You can search specifically for jobs in your sector.
- You can find IT jobs on the portal ITsax.
- Jobs for engineers, technicians and MINT professions can be found at MINTsax.
- Jobs in the public sector can be found on Careers Saxony.
- Jobs in the medical field can be found at the Saxon State Medical Association, at Dentists in Saxony and the Saxon State Chamber of Pharmacists.
Tip: You can also use the contacts and advice offered by the Chambers of Commerce Abroad (AHK).
Another option: Start working in a Saxon company with a location abroad and move to Saxony later. The Saxony Economic Development Corporation offers a company database with which you can find Saxon companies and their international branches.
Platforms such as LinkedIn and Xing help you to find jobs and get in touch with employers. Many companies also present themselves as employers on Instagram and TikTok. A professional presence can improve your chances.
If you are unable to find a job yourself, you can also make use of recruitment programs and offers from recruitment service providers.
Even in your home country, you can get support from the International Placement Services (ZAV) in your home country. The ZAV of the Federal Employment Agency will assist you with your application and job search in Germany. It is networked worldwide, including in the European cooperation network EURES (EURopean Employment Services).
Private recruitment service providers abroad are an option for finding a job in Saxony. However, it is important to ensure that they are reputable. At the Center for Securing Skilled Workers and Good Work (ZEFAS) you will find fair and sustainable recruitment service providers who can find you jobs in Saxony.
At present, the Free State of Saxony has established liaison offices in Mongolia, Uzbekistan, Taiwan, India, Chile and Vietnam. Saxon Science Liaison Offices where you can find out about possible prospects in Saxony.
Find an apprenticeship
You can find out about the advantages of an apprenticeship and how the system works in Germany in the section Vocational training.
If you are looking for an apprenticeship in Saxony to learn a new profession, you will find suitable offers on the following portals:
