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Hamburg’s job market provides first-class opportunities and is a tantalizing attraction for qualified specialists from abroad. Luckily, there are simplified residence regulations for skilled workers.

Hamburg is, of course, dominated by the maritime industry. However, aviation, automotive, bio-tech, media and more play important roles, too.

Looking for a job? We've listed the best job portals to help you find your dream job in Hamburg! Start your Hamburg job search now.

The job offers for professionals are presented by the Hamburg Welcome Center (in German) and regularly updated.

From physics and medicine to climate research: Hamburg is a renowned research location with several prestigious research facilities.

The Hamburg Ministry of Science, Research and Equality aims to ensure that gender equality is perceived as normality in every aspect of life.

Skilled workers, Germany's biggest port, modern offices and an great variety of industries are a few of Hamburg's assets.

Which industries are represented in Hamburg? Learn more about the sectors, development potentials and contact persons.

Learn more about conditions in regards of employment contract, termination and minimum wage. 

Looking to become self-employed or start a business? Inform yourself here about residence permits, business authorities, and more.

Not only can an internship help you choose the right job, it can also demonstrate your reliability and skills as an employee to potential employers.

You applied for a job in Hamburg and are invited for an interview? Congratulations! Read here what to expect.

Job application is a formal affair in Germany. Find out which documents to include, how to draft up a German CV and much more.

In certain cases it is necessary to have certificates of education acquired abroad evaluated for the purpose of taking up employment or for further training.

You're a trained professional from abroad? You may need to get your qualifications recognised.