The Top 100 Websites for Your American / German Career

100? Seriously? You wish. This is a small niche.

Even with the economy between the U.S. and Canada on one side and Germany, Austria and Switzerland on the other going strong, you will have a hard time even finding 20 websites that offer valuable tips and tools for your job search or career in business between North America and German-speaking countries in Western Europe.

Okay, I admit  it - I've borrowed the headline for this post from Forbes, which just presented its readers' recommendations for "The Top 100 Websites for Your Career."

Check it out. If you are looking for online resources - not just "job boards" - to advance your career in the US., you'll find tons of very solid tips on the websites Forbes has listed. On a few of the recommended sites you will even find useful tips for your career as a U.S, citizen in German-speaking Europe.

That's all nice and fine. But what about the top websites specifically for your career between the US and Germany?
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Quiz: Working in Germany as an American

About our quiz author: Christian Höferle is a German native with more than a decade experience of working and living in the United States. His company, Höferle Consulting, helps multinational companies with preparing, training, and coaching their talent by minimizing the cultural gaps in the workplace.

Three Apps for Your German / American Job Search

Is there an app for that? Well, yes! Three smartphone / mobile device tools that can help with finding a job with an American or German company doing business in both countries.

Have something to add to our shortlist? Let us know!

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Staff Associate - Anchorage, AK

Military Ministry:In this position, you will work with the area director to lead and oversee the overall Military Community Youth Ministry program, which is ecumenically-focused and outreach-oriented. Previous experience with military culture is helpful but not necessary as we train all staff to be successful in a military community. Find out more aboutYoung Life Military. Responsibilities:

* As a staff associate person (three-year commitment), you are an important role model for teens — setting a personal example of living for Jesus Christ.

* A staff associate will have an appointed area director as their supervisor.

* The mission and role of a staff associate is to serve and support their area director in the development of an effective military youth ministry at their installation.

* A staff associate will accomplish their mission by mobilizing and equipping leaders in the skills necessary to meet the installation ministry needs and to ensure ministry alignment with the vision and mission ofMCYM(Military Community Youth Ministries). Qualifications:

* Should be passionate about your relationship with Christ, ready to learn how to serve and love military kids, and excited about trying out new opportunities.

* Strong interpersonal relationship skills.

* Self-starter.

* Previous ministry experience as a volunteer is preferred.

* College degree preferred.

* Some fundraising is required. Benefits:

* Full-time salary: Based on experience and responsibility.

* Benefits: Full health coverage (including dental, vision and life insurance).

* Expense reimbursement (mileage [office and ministry related]).

* Training and career development is built into the job. How To Apply: If you are currently on Young Life staff, please send a current resume (including all ministry experience) and a one-page letter describing your testimony/why you are interested in this position tomcyminquiries@mcym.org Non-Young Life staff should send the above items as well as complete the Young Life employment application that is available via the button below.

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Jobs Advanced Storage Support Engineer - US Nationwide July 2012

Jobs Descriptions :

Dell is looking to add multiple Advanced Storage Support Engineers to our team in the following locations:

Round Rock, Texas (relocation available)

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma (relocation available)

Eden Prairie, Minnesota (no relocation available)

This position is a point of escalation for complex enterprise solutions. Advisors, as analysts in this role would assist with both troubleshooting issues and the design of technical solutions in a range of dynamic environments. Analysts will also have opportunities to both deploy solutions as well as assist global teams of deployment engineers in the field.

This position puts the Analyst in front of emerging technologies and provides the latest in high level training. The Analyst will also mentor and train others in this industry-leading environment.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

Uses technical ability to resolve highly complex issues for enterprise customers surrounding storage and including technologies such as VMWare, Linux, Microsoft and networking.

Coaches, mentors and provides guidance to internal employees to help them improve their technical skills

Provide technical assistance to help resolve issues relating to a variety of enterprise technologies

Research and reproduce technical issues using enterprise lab resources

Work with vendors’ engineering group to provide solutions to complex issues

Maintain certification and enhance technical abilities

Develop and deliver training related to technical specialties

Prioritize projects, issues and tasks

Five to ten years of direct experience managing or supporting enterprise-level environments

Strong knowledge of storage NAS, SAN or Data Management technologies (prefer Equalogic, EMC or Compellent)

Advanced knowledge in at least one of the following: Linux, networking, VMWare ESX, Microsoft

Administrative experience supporting Linux, networking, VMWare ESX, Microsoft

Applicant must possess strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to make technical decisions with little or no management intervention

Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment

Self-motivated and self-managing

What Can Dell offer you:

Dell promotes a flexible work environment that is focused on work-life balance. Additionally Dell provides opportunity for personal growth by providing extensive in-house and vendor led training, access to technical conferences, vendor shadowing as well as a tuition reimbursement program. Dell provides the opportunity to work with the best in the industry on a wide range of cutting edge enterprise technologies in a culture that rewards leadership and creative thinking.

About Dell:

Collaboration. Individual drive. A passion for technology. That's what success sounds like at Dell. It's this dedication to finding unique solutions that has given rise to many of our energy-smart, green initiatives. Sound like something you can get behind? Join our team, and you'll work in a dynamic environment with other motivated, talented individuals who care about protecting our planet. Plus, you'll get the mentoring, support and training you need to succeed on your own terms.

Join Dell and you’ll work in a dynamic environment with other motivated, talented individuals who inspire greatness in their teammates. Our unique position as a technology leader ensures that you’ll always be challenged in your work and supported in reaching your most ambitious goals.

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Jobs Software Engineer - Advanced July 2012

Description
Duties and Responsibilities:

Position in the development group responsible for the NX Nastran structural finite element software. Responsible for developing algorithms and writing & reviewing the associated computer software in a team environment. Apply an understanding of customer requirements and how customers will use the product. Participate in formal Requirements, Functional Specification, Design Specification and Test Plan reviews for software projects. Evaluate development, testing and integration processes to recommend improvements. Contribute to product quality by fixing customer reported problems. Assist with user documentation

Minimum Requirements

Advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Applied Mechanics, or equivalent.

Desired expertise:

Finite Element Methods as applied to structural dynamics
Background in Non-Linear Structure Analysis, theory & practice
Numerical analysis techniques for nonlinear transient/dynamic problems
Proficient in a programming language (FORTRAN, C++)
Sense of initiative with good organization skills
Good communication skills and the ability to work well in a team

About Siemens PLM Software
Siemens PLM Software, a business unit of the Siemens Industry Automation Division, is a leading global provider of product lifecycle management (PLM) software and services with 7 million licensed seats and 71,000 customers worldwide. Headquartered in Plano, Texas - Siemens PLM Software works collaboratively with companies to deliver open solutions that help them turn more ideas into successful products. For more information on Siemens PLM Software products and services, visit www.siemens.com/plm.

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Jobs Production Designer - ongoing freelance opportunity

JOB DESCRIPTION
Classification: Production Artist

Compensation: DOE

TCG is looking for a solid Production Designer to assist our North-end corporate client with ongoing production projects. Working with a Graphic Designer and interfacing with editors and project managers, the Production Designer will be responsible to build well-designed templates, testing variable combinations, and creating redlines.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
-3+ years of relevant production and design experience
•Proficiency on MacOS and Adobe CS5
•Superior attention to detail
•Excellent ability to self-manage while following design standards and taking direction

The Creative Group specializes in placing a range of marketing, advertising, creative, web and public relations professionals on a project and full-time basis with advertising and public relations agencies, Fortune 500 companies and small to mid-sized firms. Our strong relationship with the creative community enables us to provide our clients with precisely the creative talent they need for a variety of deadline-driven projects. We are faster at finding you work because of our strong network. We reach out to over 12,000 creative and marketing hiring managers each week. Additionally, we were just ranked number one in our industry on Fortune's list of America's Most Admired Companies. Call your local Creative Group office at 1.888.846.1668 to discover more about this position. The Creative Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Apply for this job now or contact our branch office for additional information. Office Location Information.

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