Germany scores with North Rhine-Westphalia

1. Register for the event

   If you don´t have an account on this platform already, please create one first by clicking HERE. Click here to find out how!

   Login first if you already have an account and go to My Events to join "Germany scores with North Rhine-Westphalia"

    

2. Appealing profile | CV

   It is important to make sure that your profile is appealing as it is open for employers to look at! Make sure to go through your language, skills and education fields - and most important don’t forget to add your picture. 

   VERY IMPORTANT NOTICE!  Have your CV uploaded, preferably in English (utilize Europass if you still don’t have one). If you have a video CV you could also post it on (YouTube, Vimeo), LinkedIn profile or other online portfolio that you have.

   Add your contact information on WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, Skype or any other contact channel to simplify for employers to reach you - before, during or after the event. Click here to find out how!

    

3. Apply for jobs

   There are multiple job offers waiting for you. There are more to come during these days. Navigate through these jobs and apply today to those matching your skills and expectations.

   PLEASE NOTE: Employers will be able to view your profile | CV once you apply for their vacancies.

    

4. Confirm your participation in interview(s)

   Some employers may invite you to one or more online interviews, to take place on the platform during the event days.

   You may have some invitations pending your confirmation. You will receive a notification by employer(s) on possible time slots for interview (on the platform or by e-mail), to which you should answer quick. 

   Too keep yourself updated on the current status of your applications you should visit My job applications on a regular. Select Interview Invitations, click on Accept Invitation and select the time slot most convenient for you, to confirm your participation. The options will be available on your Dashboard, once you are logged in.

    

5. Prepare for the interview(s)

   Go through available information on the participating companies, their main activities and recruitment needs. Check the ones who have invited you for an interview, identify the questions you want to ask and try to anticipate possible questions by the employer.

   Be ready and make sure you have: 1 PC, laptop or another mobile device;  a stable internet connection; and a headset with microphone and a webcam

   If you have a confirmed interview, you should join the video-chat on the agreed time by logging in to the platform, going to My job applications and clicking on the Join interview button. 

    

6. Chat with exhibitors on the days

   On the event day you will be able to make exploratory contacts with available exhibitors via one-to-one live video chats.

    

7. Make use of the live streamed Programme

   You will have the opportunity to take advantage of the Programme to be streamed on the 11th of June 2024.

   You can also gather information about living and working in Germany. You will also get informed about how EURES mobility schemes can support you in your move. 

   Select the presentations of interest to you, watch and ask questions to the speakers during the open chat.

1. Publish your jobs 

   Only in this way can you receive applications matching your recruitment needs and book interviews on the platform.

   Once you are logged in, go to My jobs under the Jobs panel.

   Fill in as much information as possible in the language, education, competencies, contract type and salary fields when designing the job descriptions.

   Pay attention not only to profile and skills requirements, but also to benefits (conditions) offered - including relocation package (if available), accommodation, meals and/or other.

   Need help? Contact your EURES Advisor and he or she will be glad to help you. 

   How to post a Job

    

2. Keep your company profile updated 

   This is your public introduction to potential applicants. It should cover your main activities and projects, which type of profiles you are looking for and what your organization expects from them.

   To reach out to jobseekers all over Europe, add at least a small introduction in English. 

   You should as well add your logo – and, under the Websites section, your web and social media accounts. 

   If you have any videos (on Youtube or Vimeo) or images (pictures, infographics, …) which can make your profile more appealing and informative, add them to the Media Gallery. Ideally these should be recruitment-focused and in English (or subtitled in English). 

   How to register / improve a company profile

    

3. Review your applicants and invite them for an interview

   Jobseekers are applying for your jobs. You can pre-select some for online interviews.

   Once you are logged in, go to Job Applications, where you will find an overview of all applications. To check their CVs, click on the Ongoing job applications tab. Click on the job applicant's name, go through the profile and check the attached CV or online profile. If it matches your requirements, call him/her for an online interview.

   Pre-define your availability for interviews on the same page by clicking on the Set timeslots button. By default, the time slots are 30 minutes. If you have several colleagues engaged during the event day, you can set up to 5 interviews per slot and assign them to different recruiters.

   The applicants you invite will choose the time that suits them best from those you have available. Your schedule is automatically updated when applicants confirm their presence.

   You can check and download your interview agenda at any time from the Job Applications, Scheduled tab, to know who to meet via the platform's video chat (Jitsi) on each day and time. You can also download applicants' CVs.

Citizens of countries which do not belong to the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland, need a residence document in order to enter and stay in Germany. Access to the German labour market is determined by the provisions of the Residence Act (AufenthG) and the Employment Regulation (BeschV) pertaining to it.

Different residence documents are issued depending on the duration and purpose of the stay. There are seven different residence documents based on the Residence Act: the visa, the residence permit, the EU Blue Card, the EU permanent residence permit, the ICT-Card, the Mobile-ICT-Card and the settlement permit.

Generally people wanting to enter Germany for the first time in order to take up work, must apply for a visa from the relevant German embassy or consulate in their country of origin, before entering Germany. It is important to select the right visa type for the intended purpose.

Citizens of Australia, Israel, Japan, Canada, the Republic of Korea, New Zealand, Great Britain and Northern Ireland or the USA may also enter Germany without a visa and apply for a residence permit in Germany directly before taking up employment.

Before the visa expires, a residence document for the purpose of employment must be applied for from the relevant immigration authority. If a national visa (type-D visa) was issued by the embassy the employment can be taken up immediately. Nevertheless a registration at the competent authorities - citizens' centre as well as foreigners registration office - should be done within the first three months.

Further information is available on the official website of the German government „Make it in Germany“  and the Federal Foreign Office. The official website of the Federal Foreign Office clears up with rumours about the migration to Germany.