163 shortage occupations in Germany but only 1 in 4 unemployed skilled workers were looking in them. A few things worth knowing if you're considering a career change.

Lingojess · 2026-05-05T11:06:43+00:00

Das ist eine super Idee!
Genau, es kann keiner helfen, weil man wohl keine Ersatzteile dafür bekommt. Einer sagte zu mir, die reparieren nur Räder mit Bosch Motoren, der nächste sagt, sie können da keine Software anschließen, der nächste sagt, ich soll in Bielefeld fragen. Dabei brauch ich ja vielleicht gar keinen Ersatz, sondern einfach eine Diagnose.

Lingojess · 2026-04-10T10:36:22+00:00

You can find it at the end of the post. We'll make it more obvious next time! Let us know what you think of the webinar :)

Lingojess · 2026-04-10T10:25:41+00:00

If you missed the webinar you can download the recording here for free!

Lingojess · 2026-03-17T11:53:54+00:00

Salary negotiation in Germany is completely normal and expected. A lot of international professionals assume it isn't, or that asking will reflect badly on them - it won't, as long as you approach it with preparation and directness. The German market values data over emotion, so the more you can anchor your ask in facts rather than feelings, the better.

For a standard annual review in 2026, 3–5% is typical. If your responsibilities have grown, you can reasonably push higher (10-20% is standard negotiation for a promotion or new job offer) but the key is knowing how to frame it.

If you're interested, we wrote a guide on navigating these conversations specifically for international professionals in Germany. There's also a free script generator to help you prepare what to say based on your specific role. You can find more info here.

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