Public service

• Federal and state governments
• Cities, municipalities and local authorities
• Administrations and authorities
• Federal and state offices
• Employment agency

The civil service in Germany employs several million people, but the vast majority of employees enter public administration via a clearly regulated training program/specialized course of study.

For example, activities in the field of education and culture, as a consultant or commissioner, as well as many cross-departmental tasks (internal communication, equality) are possible for lateral entry.

Work as a
student assistant or intern:in public authorities or administrations with a focus on a topic from the field of activity

Competencies
Professional competencies: Appropriate professional focus
Methodological competencies: Organizational skills
Personal competencies: Diligence, structured work

Requirements for career entry
Thematic experience from the field of activity

As the civil service is very diverse, so are the entry routes. For most areas, such as customs, the federal police or the German Bundesbank, there are special study and training paths in the non-technical service.

There is no ideal path for lateral entry; points of contact with the respective subject matter are the be-all and end-all. We have provided further information and job exchanges on the public service for you. Further comprehensive information can also be found on the Civil Service information page.

In the OECKL - Pocketbook of Public Life you will find over 1,000 data records of institutions in the civil service and therefore also of potential employers.

Depending on the subject area, there are also similar activities in the non-profit sector and in companies.