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As an IT specialist in Germany


As an IT specialist in GermanyThe digital transformation in Germany has not only created new services, programs and products, but also a high demand for skilled professionals who have digital skills. Accordingly, qualified employees from abroad are particularly sought after in the MINT professions, i.e. in the fields of mathematics, information sciences, natural sciences and technology.

Job description

In terms of content, the MINT professions vary widely. The IT sector itself is also very diverse, with a large number of occupations. Are you good at programming? Then you should take a look at hardware and software development. Or perhaps you enjoy direct customer contact more, in which case you can look for job offers in IT customer support. In the area of IT administration and coordination, you will work on monitoring and securing data centers and will be the first point of contact in the case of technical errors and problems. Think about in which areas your strengths lie and then look for vacancies in these areas.


Will my training abroad be certified?

If you want to find employment as an IT specialist in Germany, you must first check which German qualifications your training abroad are comparable to. You can find more information here: https://www.kmk.org/themen/anerkennung-auslaendischer-abschluesse.html hier.


Where can I find employment as an IT specialist?

IT jobs are as varied as the individual professions within the IT sector. Basically, wherever there are computers, IT specialists are also needed. The following list can help you find your way around the job market:

  • Hardware manufacturers
  • Software companies
  • Businesses
  • Agencies
  • Public authorities

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