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Professions — Working Life in Germany

Definition, education path and tasks of 3.560 professions in Germany — from Bundesagentur für Arbeit data.

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Ausbildung KldB B 62102

Kaufmann/Kauffrau im Einzelhandel

Kaufleute im Einzelhandel are professionals in Germany who manage the sale of a wide range of consumer goods – from clothing and food to electronics and furniture – directly to end...

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Grundberuf KldB B 72213

Kontokorrentbuchhalter/Kontokorrentbuchhalterin

Kontokorrentbuchhalter/in is an important professional group in Germany that manages a company's financial accounts and meticulously controls account statements. These professional...

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Grundberuf KldB B 72223

Kostenrechner/Kostenrechnerin

Cost Accountants play an important role in calculating, analyzing, and optimizing the costs and prices of businesses in Germany. These professionals perform preliminary and final c...

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Grundberuf KldB B 72294

Leiter/Leiterin - Finanz- und Rechnungswesen

In Germany, a Finance and Accounting Manager/Director is a key management position that plans, coordinates, organizes a company's financial operations, and ensures the accurate and...

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Grundberuf KldB B 51133

Leiter/Leiterin - Maschinenanlagen

In Germany, a Chief Marine Engineer, as one of the highest-ranking technical officers on board, is responsible for the smooth operation of the ship's propulsion systems and all tec...

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Grundberuf KldB B 51694

Leiter/Leiterin - Materialwirtschaft

Materials Management Managers are key professionals who organize, manage, and optimize all material flows and related processes in a company. This responsibility extends from the p...

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Grundberuf KldB B 72294

Leiter/Leiterin der Kostenrechnung

In Germany, Cost Accounting Department Managers are responsible for making companies' cost structures transparent and economical, meticulously analyzing all business processes from...

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Grundberuf KldB B 73194

Leiter/Leiterin der Rechtsabteilung

A Head of Legal Department in Germany is a critical position that manages, coordinates, and oversees all legal processes of a company, institution, or association. These profession...

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Grundberuf KldB B 61194

Leiter/Leiterin des Einkaufs

In Germany, a Purchasing Manager or Director is a key position that strategically manages and optimizes supply processes in businesses operating across all economic sectors. These...

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Grundberuf KldB B 61194

Leiter/Leiterin des Exports

An Export Manager/Executive is a key position in companies in Germany, planning, managing, and controlling all activities related to the sale of goods and services abroad. These pr...

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Grundberuf KldB B 71594

Leiter/Leiterin des Personalwesens

Human Resources Manager (Leiter/Leiterin des Personalwesens) in Germany takes on the strategic planning of all personnel processes of a company and is generally responsible for the...

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Grundberuf KldB B 52593

Leiter/Leiterin eines Bauhofs

This profession, known in Germany as "Leiter/Leiterin eines Bauhofs," is a critical position that organizes and manages all operations of municipalities or public operational sites...

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Grundberuf KldB B 63294

Leiter/Leiterin eines Beherbergungsbetriebs

Accommodation managers in Germany are professionals who manage and oversee accommodation facilities such as guesthouses, hotels, youth hostels, and holiday resorts, both profession...

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Grundberuf KldB B 51694

Leiter/Leiterin für Logistik

In Germany, Logistics Managers (Leiter/Leiterin für Logistik) assume a critical role, directing, supervising, and optimizing goods flows and in-house handling processes across vari...

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Weiterbildung KldB B 51624

Logistik, Supply-Chain-Management (weiterführend)

In Germany, the field of Logistics and Supply Chain Management (Specialization) is a critical area concerned with the planning, implementation, control, and optimization of all pro...

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Ausbildung KldB B 71403

Managementassistent / Managementassistentin (schulische Ausbildung)

Management Assistants in Germany relieve top management of routine workloads, providing critical support in planning, decision-making processes, and personnel management. These pro...

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Ausbildung KldB B 73342

Medizinischer Dokumentationsassistent/Medizinische Dokumentationsassis...

Medical Documentation Assistants in Germany are responsible for ensuring a smooth flow of information in all areas of the healthcare sector and the pharmaceutical industry. These p...

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Grundberuf KldB B 71324

Mergers-and-Acquisitions-Specialist

Mergers-and-Acquisitions-Specialists in Germany are strategic professionals who offer comprehensive consulting services during company acquisition, sale, or merger processes. These...

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Weiterbildung KldB B 52413

Nautischer Schiffsoffizier/Kapitän / Nautische Schiffsoffizierin/Kapit...

This profession in Germany encompasses nautical officers and captains who manage medium-sized fishing vessels (often called "Hochseekutter" or high-sea cutters) in small-scale offs...

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Grundberuf KldB B 52413

Nautischer Wachoffizier/Nautische Wachoffizierin

In Germany, Nautical Watch Officers (Nautischer Wachoffizier/Nautische Wachoffizierin) perform nautical (maritime) services on ships in all maritime regions, with the exception of...

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Weiterbildung KldB B 71403

Office-Manager/Office-Managerin

Office-Manager/Office-Managerin is a key position in Germany, managing the administrative and organizational processes of companies and public institutions. They act as a bridge be...

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Grundberuf KldB B 71402

Projektassistent/Projektassistentin

In Germany, Projektassistent/Projektassistentin is an important position that undertakes administrative and organizational tasks in project management processes. This profession is...

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Grundberuf KldB B 71393

Projektleiter/Projektleiterin

Project Managers in Germany are professionals who manage all processes of projects, from the conceptual phase to technical and organizational implementation, in line with defined g...

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Grundberuf KldB B 62182

Promoter/Promoterin

In Germany, Tanıtım Elemanları (Promoter/Promoterin) are individuals who advise customers by promoting products, services, or organizational memberships at sales or information sta...

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