The US presidential elections cast their shadows before – many proud citizens of the United States of America are very critical\u00a0on both of the candidates.<\/p>\n
„If Trump becomes president, I am going to emigrate!!“<\/em> – that is what a lot of Americans are thinking. In this case, Germany seems to be\u00a0a fetching alternative\u00a0for emigrants and job seekers from the US. Many international companies, a buzzing economy and cosmopolitan society are just three of the many good prospects the country has to offer.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
However, leaving the USA and starting a new life and looking for a job Germany is not an easy task\u00a0and should definitely be planned ahead. Here are 5 useful tips for you that will guarantee you a good start:<\/p>\n
PLAN AHEAD:<\/h2>\n
If you have decided to take the big step and emigrate to Germany the first and probably most important thing you have to do is to plan your emigration ahead. At the best, you start planning six to twelve months in advance. There are a lot of things you need to consider in your emigration plan. For example, you need a residence permit, this will be a lot easier if you are already have a job in Germany (see tip #4 for fetails). Moreover, you need a place to stay as well as check if you need any licensing exams or degrees for your move. Insurance and bank details are also important things you should check and clarify before you book your flight to Germany.<\/p>\n
SAVE MONEY:<\/h2>\n
Living in Germany, of course depending on your lifestyle, is not cheap. You will definitely need some savings, especially if you were not able to get a job in Germany in advance. Apart from your rent, food, utilities etc. you should consider that you will also have to pay taxes and a health insurance. In particular, the health insurance is a very expensive aspect of living in Germany. But don\u2019t worry too much, after working a few years in Germany you will have access to the full socialist rewards of the German social system \u2013 and that\u2019s definitely worth it.<\/p>\n
LOOK AND APPLY FOR JOBS IN GERMANY IN ADVANCE:<\/h2>\n
Before emigrating to Germany, make sure to look and even apply for jobs in Germany in advance. Having a job will make your start in Germany a lot easier, not only financially but also in terms of your residence permit. When you finished your research and found some job vacancies in Germany that you would like to apply to, there are some aspects in the German application<\/a> system you need to consider:<\/p>\n
The German application consists of cover sheet, cover letter, CV and attachments (certificates). The cover letter is usually about one page long. In Germany a photo is not required but nevertheless very welcome and common in applications. Unlike the applications in the US, applications in Germany do not contain reference persons but rather a reference description. It is very common in Germany to get a kind of reference certificate after finishing a job. A good idea when applying in Germany is to ask your US employer to write you a document which basically displays what he would refer to as a reference person in your application.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n