If you are already in Germany, you have additional options to find employment beyond online job portals. Using traditional job search methods such as newspapers, employment agencies, self-advertising, and job fairs can significantly improve your chances of securing a job.

Newspapers – A Traditional but Useful Tool: Many German newspapers publish job listings, especially in their weekend editions. Local and national newspapers often feature job advertisements from various industries, particularly for mid-level and senior positions. Some of the most popular newspapers with job sections include:
???? Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung (FAZ) – www.faz.net
???? Süddeutsche Zeitung – www.sueddeutsche.de
???? Die Zeit – www.zeit.de
???? Handelsblatt – www.handelsblatt.com (great for business and finance jobs)

Local Employment Agencies – Free Job Search Assistance: In Germany, visiting the Federal Employment Agency (BA) can be helpful for career counseling and job placement. ???? Find the nearest office at: www.arbeitsagentur.de. At BA, you can:
✅ Get personalized job recommendations.
✅ Learn about government-supported training.
✅ Get help with CVs and applications.

Self-Advertising – Let Employers Find You: Consider creating and publishing your own job advertisement to attract potential employers by posting your profile, qualifications, and experience on job portals, publishing a job-seeking ad in newspapers, or using LinkedIn and XING to highlight your expertise. While self-advertising can help, actively applying to job postings usually brings faster results.

Job Fairs – Meet Employers in Person: Attending job fairs like Zukunft Personal, Connecticum, and Jobmesse Deutschland lets you meet potential employers directly. Tips include bringing copies of your CV, preparing a short self-introduction (in German if possible), and collecting business cards for follow-ups. These events, combined with online portals, newspapers, employment agencies, and self-advertising, boost your chances of securing a job in Germany.