To search for positions you can apply directly on the company’s website, or make use of agencies.
For both you will have to submit your CV, a cover letter, proof of education and any testimonials.
It is important to have your CV in the correct format.
It is advised to have your documents translated into German.
Vocational qualifications can be certified to assist in the process. See the section on Recognition of Studies
You also need to be aware of the different types of Visas/Residence Permits.

Have a look at six ways for skilled workers to come to Germany from the rumours about Germany site of the Federal foreign office

Job sites

• Immigrantspirit
• Make it in Germany – in demand professions
• The Local job site
• Monster
• Stepstone
• Xpatjobs
• The German state job agency. (Arbeitsagentur) They have to approve all foreign job applications, you can also regsiter as a jobseeker
• English speaking jobs in Germany

IT Related

• Stack Overflow

Engineering

• Ingenieurweb

Resume Formats

• https://www.thelocal.de/jobs/article/47649
• http://www.steuben-schurz.org/cms/upload/downloads/usa-interns/Tips_on_how_to_write_a_German_Resume_and_Cover_Letter.pdf
• http://www.immigrantspirit.com/perfect-cv-in-germany/

Professional Networks

• LinkedIn
• Xing – This site is favoured by German companies

Finding the best companies to work for

• Kanunu
• Glasdoor. You can also apply for jobs on this site.

Comparing your salary

You can find a comparison of your salary at Gehalt

Terms

CV	Die Lebenslauf
Cover Letter	Das Anschreiben
Testimonial	Das Zeugniss
Recognition	Die Anerkennung
Interview	Das Bewerbungsgespräch / Vorstellungsgespräch
Study curriculum	Das Studium
Degree	Der Abschluss e.g Bachelor Degree is Der Bachelorabschluss