German for work and jobs in Germany
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From the first application to the first payslip, working in Germany brings a new set of words. Practise the conversations that happen in interviews, offices and HR meetings.
What this guide covers
Job applications, CVs and employment agencies.
Introductions, interviews and conversations with colleagues.
Salary, taxes, sick leave and holidays.
Every lesson in this guide
4 chapters, 27 lessons in order. German title first, English explanation underneath. Lessons marked Start are the recommended path if you are new to this topic.
Arbeit suchen
Looking for work
- 15.1Die Agentur für ArbeitStart your job-search GermanStart · 1
- 15.2Der LebenslaufGerman CV vocabularyStart · 2
- 15.3Das AnschreibenWriting an applicationStart · 3
- 15.4Zeugnisse anerkennenGetting qualifications recognised
- 15.5Der IntegrationskursThe integration course
- 15.6Netzwerk und KontakteNetworking and contacts
Das Vorstellungsgespräch
The job interview
Der erste Arbeitstag
Your first day at work
Lohn, Steuern und Urlaub
Pay, tax and leave
- 18.1Die erste LohnabrechnungYour first payslipStart · 7
- 18.2Die SteuerklasseYour tax class
- 18.3Die SozialabgabenSocial contributions
- 18.4Die SteuererklärungThe tax return
- 18.5Urlaub beantragenRequesting holiday
- 18.6Krank meldenCalling in sickStart · 8
- 18.7ÜberstundenOvertime
- 18.8Das MitarbeitergesprächThe performance review