German salaries are the highest in the world, averaging about £21 per hour. All EU nationals have the right to look for work in Germany. There are vacancies in all industries and a whole range of resources to consult. It's just a matter of knowing the best places to look.

Before leaving:

• Have a look in newspapers like The Times, The Financial Times, The Guardian, or the International Herald Tribune, for job adverts from other European countries
• Look up the European Employment Services, EURES, database offering all kinds of jobs all over Europe. Appointed Euroadvisors at local Job Centres also have access to the service.
• The Chambers of Commerce publish lists of British companies with associates in Germany.

Once you get there:

• Keep an eye on the job section, der Stellenmarkt, in German newspapers like Berliner Morgenpost, Die Welt , or Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung
• Have a look in the local Job Centre, das Arbeitsamt for possible vacancies in your region
• German law prohibits employment without a Residence Permit. Once you've secured a job you should take your Registration Certificate, die Meldebescheinigung, to the Foreign Nationals Authority, das Ausländeramt, where you'll be issued with a a Residence Permit, eine Aufenthaltsgenehmigung and a Work Permit, eine Arbeitserlaubnis. British citizens don't require a Work Permit to work in Germany.

You'll need to take with you:

• valid passport
• proof of Employment
• proof of Medical Insurance
• 2 passport photos

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