Application Process and Hiring
Interviews are important in order to get to know a future employee. There are a few points that you should bear in mind when interviewing a skilled worker from abroad.
When you take a closer look at the application documents, you may realise that they are slightly different from what you would expect in a typical job application. The presentation and structure of a CV and cover letter may be different in other countries to that in Germany. Keep an open mind on unusual job applications and make an appointment to get to know the candidate on one of the numerous online platforms. A telephone or video call will give you a good first impression of the person. Openly communicate your expectations and requirements for the job advertised.
You should also discuss the legal requirements for working in Germany with the candidates well in advance so that they are well informed. During the application process, you should already explain how you support new employees on arrival, and also, which tasks they have to take care of themselves.
As with the job advertisement, it is also important that the candidates always have a competent contact during the application process, whom they can liaise with in the language of the job advertisement.
As soon as you have found a suitable skilled worker, you can send them a work contract. It may make sense to include an additional copy in another language.
Skilled workers from third countries often require a work contract to apply for a visa. You can specify in the contract that it is valid when the work permit is granted.
Let your future new skilled worker from abroad know what types of insurance are mandatory in Germany and also how gross and net salary are put together.
Helpful contacts
We offer a range of services to new citizens in the city of Frankfurt. We focus on individual and group coaching (also in English and French), intercultural workshops, personal advice on job placements and finding your way around the city, as well as language courses and language coaching to help with your job. The GFFB also offers last minute childcare as a stop-gap until you find regular childcare, or if regular childcare has been cancelled. In addition, the GFFB offers a wide range of services to help with job orientation and qualifications on a part-time and full-time basis, and liaises with other relevant organisations.
District / Cities: City Frankfurt am Main
Mainzer Landstraße 349
60326 Frankfurt am Main
Phone: +49 (0) 69 951 097 110
E-Mail: barbot@gffb.de
Website: https://www.gffb.de/
We speak: German, English, French
Costs: Partly fee-based
We provide international skilled workers with information on various topics eg.:
- Working and living in Hessen
- Opportunities to learn German
- Recognition of professional qualifications
- Education and further education
- All matters relating to supervision and education of children - school, crèche, daycare
We advise businesses on various topics eg.:
- Recruiting international skilled workers
- Integrating them into the work environment
- Queries on immigration law with regard to employment and training of foreigners
District / Cities: City Frankfurt am Main
Fischerfeldstr.10-12
c/o Agentur für Arbeit Frankfurt am Main
60311 Frankfurt am Main
Phone: 0800 6665788 / +49 69 97172 122
E-Mail: info@welcomecenterhessen.com
Website: https://www.work-in-hessen.com/
We speak: German, English, Spanish, Russian, Ukranian, Kiswahili
Costs: Free of charge