https://feeds.thelocal.com/ Read the latest news and views from Germany in English en-us news@thelocal.com (TheLocal) webmaster@thelocal.com (TheLocal) TheLocal RSS Feed Teaching English is one of the most sought-after jobs for internationals arriving in Germany. But do you have to speak German? Or be a native English speaker? Here's what you need to know. https://www.thelocal.de/20190318/what-you-need-to-know-about-teaching-english-in-germany Mon, 18 Mar 2019 18:23:25 +0100 what-you-need-to-know-about-teaching-english-in-germany Germany's Justice Ministry has sparked a spat over gender and language by drafting a bill that uses only feminine endings, giving some the impression that it applies only to women. https://www.thelocal.de/20201013/row-breaks-out-over-draft-german-law-that-uses-only-feminine-titles Tue, 13 Oct 2020 14:38:28 +0200 row-breaks-out-over-draft-german-law-that-uses-only-feminine-titles While there are similarities between applying for jobs in Germany and in other countries, there are differences too. Here’s what you need to know about German language applications to help you nab the job you’ve always wanted. https://www.thelocal.de/20180418/10-ways-to-optimize-your-application-in-the-german-job-market Wed, 18 Apr 2018 19:22:06 +0200 10-ways-to-optimize-your-application-in-the-german-job-market As the number of people with coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to grow in Germany, we look at how employers are reacting. https://www.thelocal.de/20200304/coronavirus-what-employers-in-germany-are-doing-to-reduce-risks-for-workers Wed, 04 Mar 2020 11:56:31 +0100 coronavirus-what-employers-in-germany-are-doing-to-reduce-risks-for-workers What can Germany and its employers do to attract and make life better for internationals who work there? Here are eight key ways suggested by The Local readers. https://www.thelocal.de/20190702/eight-things-germany-can-do-to-attract-and-hold-on-to-international-talent Tue, 02 Jul 2019 18:42:48 +0200 eight-things-germany-can-do-to-attract-and-hold-on-to-international-talent Sexual harassment in German workplaces is rife, a study by the Federal Anti-Discrimination Agency has found. Are managers doing enough to stop it? https://www.thelocal.de/20191030/revealed-this-is-the-extent-of-sexual-harassment-in-germanys-workplaces Wed, 30 Oct 2019 15:00:57 +0100 revealed-this-is-the-extent-of-sexual-harassment-in-germanys-workplaces Banking giant Deutsche Bank is considering slashing more than a fifth of its workforce, according to media reports. https://www.thelocal.de/20190701/deutsche-bank-could-slash-up-to-20000-jobs Mon, 01 Jul 2019 16:22:37 +0200 deutsche-bank-could-slash-up-to-20000-jobs People are flocking to Germany's swimming pools to cool down this summer. But a staff shortage is causing problems across the country. https://www.thelocal.de/20190619/german-pools-cut-opening-hours-amid-lifeguard-shortage Wed, 19 Jun 2019 14:34:50 +0200 german-pools-cut-opening-hours-amid-lifeguard-shortage When we asked our readers what working life is like in Germany, many said they experienced prejudice in the office. Here are their experiences. https://www.thelocal.de/20190521/do-internationals-face-discrimination-in-the-german-workplace Tue, 21 May 2019 15:22:31 +0200 do-internationals-face-discrimination-in-the-german-workplace A quarter of firms surveyed in Germany expect a no-deal Brexit will lead to job cuts, according to a new report. https://www.thelocal.de/20190307/no-deal-brexit Thu, 07 Mar 2019 18:03:41 +0100 no-deal-brexit A no-deal Brexit could cost more than 100,000 jobs in Germany, hitting the auto and technology industries worst. https://www.thelocal.de/20190211/no-deal-brexit-could-cost-germany-100000-jobs-according-to-study Mon, 11 Feb 2019 09:48:09 +0100 no-deal-brexit-could-cost-germany-100000-jobs-according-to-study Thinking of studying in ‘Schland but don’t know where to start? Dreaming of a Teutonic research trip but not sure of the options? Don’t worry, The Local has done the leg work for you. Check out our list of Germany’s top exchanges, scholarships, fellowships and other career-boosting opportunities. https://www.thelocal.de/20180713/top-fellowships-and-their-deadlines-in-germany Fri, 13 Jul 2018 17:23:23 +0200 top-fellowships-and-their-deadlines-in-germany We’re interested in your experiences working internationally. Complete our quick survey and tell us what it's been like. https://www.thelocal.de/20180530/working-internationally-tell-us-about-it Wed, 30 May 2018 14:30:11 +0200 working-internationally-tell-us-about-it Ever wondered what the top and flop professions are in Deutschland in terms of income, or which states and cities offer the highest salaries? https://www.thelocal.de/20180419/the-best-and-worst-paid-jobs-in-germany Thu, 19 Apr 2018 18:57:01 +0200 the-best-and-worst-paid-jobs-in-germany Whether you’re filing your taxes, avoiding strikes or dreaming of spring weather, you already trust The Local for your news. But did you know that as Europe’s leading job site for international talent, we can also help you recruit your next dream colleague at work? https://www.thelocal.de/20180419/how-the-local-can-help-recruit-your-dream-colleague Thu, 19 Apr 2018 12:49:27 +0200 how-the-local-can-help-recruit-your-dream-colleague Now is the time to be a jobseeker in Germany. With more than 1.2 million job openings recorded at the end of 2017, Germany is seeing its highest number of job vacancies since 1990. https://www.thelocal.de/20180306/number-of-job-openings-reaches-in-highest-level-in-german-history Tue, 06 Mar 2018 17:57:11 +0100 number-of-job-openings-reaches-in-highest-level-in-german-history While working at a German startup offers better pay than in other European countries, women don't make the same as men. And while women are prominent in leadership roles, they are more likely to face sexism than they would do abroad, a study has found. https://www.thelocal.de/20171101/women-get-paid-less-are-more-likely-to-face-sexism-at-german-startups-study Wed, 01 Nov 2017 16:20:38 +0100 women-get-paid-less-are-more-likely-to-face-sexism-at-german-startups-study An official index on available jobs across Germany hit a record high in June, as strong economic growth continues to drive down unemployment, it was announced on Thursday. https://www.thelocal.de/20170629/demand-for-employees-in-germany-reaches-record-high Thu, 29 Jun 2017 18:03:11 +0200 demand-for-employees-in-germany-reaches-record-high Two new reports predict a boom in the German job market this year, one predicting half a million new positions, the other 760,000. https://www.thelocal.de/20170612/germany-to-have-up-to-760000-new-jobs-by-years-end-report Mon, 12 Jun 2017 19:27:04 +0200 germany-to-have-up-to-760000-new-jobs-by-years-end-report Germany has never before had so many open positions as it does now, according to a new report on Tuesday. https://www.thelocal.de/20170509/report-reveals-why-its-never-been-a-better-time-to-find-work-in-germany Tue, 09 May 2017 19:16:05 +0200 report-reveals-why-its-never-been-a-better-time-to-find-work-in-germany