Germany is a country with a strong economy and many job opportunities for foreigners. However, finding a job without speaking German can seem challenging.
Fortunately, there are many options for newcomers. You just have to know where to look.
Therefore, here is a detailed article with pages to start looking, companies that hire with low requirements and tips to make your search easier.
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Jobs without German (by sector)
While speaking German will expand your job opportunities, there are sectors where language is not a strict requirement:
1. Delivery and courier services
2. Hospitality and gastronomy
Restaurants, cafés and bars with an international clientele often employ staff who speak English or Spanish. Examples include Latin food venues, Italian food or chains such as Hard Rock Cafe y Vapiano.
We recommend that you search Google Maps for such restaurants near the area where you live and come in person to drop off your CV.
3. Customer service and call centres
Teleperformance, Concentrix y Majorel are companies looking for support agents in English or Spanish to serve customers from different countries.
4. Construction and cleaning
There are companies looking for construction, cleaning or removal workers without previous experience or knowledge of German.
Tip-> Search Google Maps for all hotels near your area and send an email with your CV.
5. Work in warehousing and logistics
6. Production and factories
Many manufacturing companies in sectors such as automotive, technology and food are looking for production workers who do not need to speak German.
BMW, Mercedes-Benz, VolkswagenAutomotive assembly and auto parts production.
Siemens, Bosch: Production of household appliances and electronic components.
Thyssenkrupp, BASFChemical and metallurgical industry.
Nestlé, Dr. OetkerFood and beverage production.
ZF Friedrichshafen, ContinentalProduction of mechanical and pneumatic systems.
Mytheresa, Hugo Boss, Adidas, ZalandoFashion industry and manufacture of clothing and footwear.
7. Supermarket and retail jobs
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Main employment websites
To find a job in Germany without German, these job portals can be of great help:
- Jooble
Arbeitsagentur (Official portal of the German government for employment)
- Cesar
- InnJobs
They can also join Facebook groups such as "Spaniards in Germany", "Working in Germany" or "Working in Germany without knowing German" to find opportunities and advice from other people in the same situation.
Seasonal work in hotels
As a bonus, we leave you information about hotels in Southern Germany where they are looking for people mainly in season.
For these jobs, please note that a minimum of German may be required, so we recommend that you send your CV in German and with the specific position for which you are applying.
For example, cleaning, kitchen assistant, maintenance, restocking, night receptionist, among others.
We leave you the name of the hotel along with the email address where you should send:
By entering this article -> "Hotels to work in season".
We will be adding more as information becomes available.
Tips on how to get a job
Before you start your search, you need to be prepared, so here are some practical tips to keep in mind when looking for a job:
Prepare a CV in English.
- It uses European models such as the Europass to make your CV more attractive to employers. Be sure to include your work experience, skills and any relevant certifications.
As a recommendation, do your CV in English, because if you are applying for jobs where you don't need German, then you don't need to do it in a language you don't speak.
Learn basic phrases in German
- Even if your job does not require you to speak German, knowing essential phrases will help you in your daily communication with employers and colleagues. Apps such as Duolingo or Babbel can be useful to get you started.
Sign up for free German courses
- If your idea is to stay in Germany, institutions such as Volkshochschule (VHS) or Jobcenter offer free courses for immigrants. Learning the language, even at a basic level, will open more doors in the labour market and make it easier for you to integrate into the country.
Apply to several offers a day
Have everything you need ready to start work
In this guide "What do I need to start working in Germany?"Here is a simple step-by-step guide with everything you need to start working legally in Germany.
Keep in mind that all these documents are indispensable to start work and having them prepared in advance will help you avoid setbacks.
Conclusion
Finding a job in Germany without speaking German is possible if you look in the right sectors and use the right tools. The country offers many opportunities for Spanish speakers, and with a little effort and perseverance, they will be able to get a job and start a new life in Germany.
Other articles that may be of interest to you:
- How to join a German public insurance?-> Learn step by step how to get your krankenkasse and social security number!
- Insurance in Germany, which ones you need and how to choose them -> Find out which insurances are most important in Germany: which are compulsory, which are recommended and how much they cost.
