Job portals, freelance visa, unemployment benefits, and networking.
The Agentur für Arbeit offers job placement, career counselling and unemployment-benefit information. Benefit eligibility, deadlines and residence-permit implications depend on individual circumstances; always verify with the Agentur für Arbeit and the responsible immigration authority.
The Federal Employment Agency offers free job listings, career counselling and integration support for newcomers. Berlin offices provide consultations in English; the Make-it-in-Germany portal links into the same database for skilled-worker placements.
The freelance visa can allow non-EU citizens to work independently in Germany when legal and business requirements are met. Required documents, financial evidence and processing times vary by authority; always verify on the official immigration authority website.
Key job portals: StepStone.de and Indeed.de (largest general boards), LinkedIn (strong for international roles), XING (German LinkedIn - important for local networking), Glassdoor.de (company reviews + jobs). For Stuttgart automotive: check career pages of Bosch, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, ZF, Mahle, Continental directly. IT roles: check Stack Overflow Jobs and WeAreDevelopers. Agencies: Hays, Robert Half, Michael Page handle many Indian professional placements.
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