American and international companies in Munich

Does anyone know if there is a list available of American or International companies in Munich? I need to start looking for a job and since my german isn't too great I think my best bet would be with a company whose language of operation is English.

Any ideas where i can look? Thanx.

Wiki link by admin: International companies - Munich

My company's language is English and everything switches into English the minute a non-German speaker gets involved. But just had 2 internal team meetings today where everything was in German. I reckon even in an international company in Munich you'll need to speak some German.

You might try getting a temp data entry type jonb and see what comes out of that... that's how I got my "career" job.

The official internal language spoken at HP is English.
Jobs at HP Germany

Not sure what the official internal language at BMW is, but I do know that you have to speak English in order to qualify for a job there.
The jobs page is in German though: Careers at BMW Germany

The internal language at Sony Ericsson is English. But I don't think they're hiring in Munich any more.

I have the same questions - who has an English speaking work environment.

BMW - will not hire you without German - fluent and English - which is how I'm able to get away with speaking mostly English at my job because I don't directly work for BMW - I work for a small consulting company(where I was the first non-German speaking employee).

You may have some luck at Frankona- GE insurance because I know that GE took over Frankona and sent a bunch of the employees from the States over to 'acclimate the Germans to the American workstyle'.

If you know of any others, I too, would prefer to work in an English environment because I was a project leader back in the States but, because of my inferior German skills, I could never read all the documents and attend all the meetings solely in German - no way - so I'm back to being a programmer.

BrainLAB have English as the official language, although most people seem to speak German in the workplace. All documents and (most) emails are in English though, and they always ask if anyone can't speak German before giving presentations/etc in German. Kind of an interesting mix.

@kitkat64
Frankona RE was taken over by GE in 1997 - the Americanisation of the firm took place a long time ago - there are many Americans here but people from all over the world - it's a pretty nice place 2 work IMHO.

I think Tyco is another company in Munich that is English speaking.

In my company (Comprendium Finance) the spoken language is german although every e-mail, report, presentation, announcement is held in English and there are some ppl who don't speak german at all or at least don't show that they can. Germish I guess, is the official language.
It's like AM said, english speakers are more than welcome it seems, although German is quite useful, also depends on which position you want to apply for.
Don't know about vacancies though... (I guess at the moment they are looking for "Assistent Business Development".

Hmmm... English is also the official language at Siemens... but being at least willing to try to speak German makes a huge difference.

The little comments in between the English are important to understand. I took my Taiwanese colleague to a technical meeting this week and had loads of fun, the Germans had nothing to say (which is a record, believe me)! All because speaking English creates a barrier for them, they can and will speak English but it stops the communictaion flow.

Also getting in the door without German would be tricky, you'd need to have a particular skill they're looking for.

Try ICM (Siemens Mobile), that's where I work and it's probably the least "German" Siemens division, in my corridor there's an American who can speak German but NEVER does, plus all the Asian colleagues who can't. All my presentations and e-mails are in English, to keep the Taiwanese in the loop.

Or also I met a couple of people who work for National Semiconductor and Compaq, they seem to use English all the time.

Here's the Siemens job page (but it's all in German!), also try he "Initiativbewerbung", this gets sent to all the HR offices as a prospective application: http://w4.siemens.com/en/career/de/index.html

I work at O2 and the language here is English; whatever the occasion. I am learning German, however, as humour cannot be translated and I need that in a job. What do you do eerdbeere? I know there are lots of opportunities here.

Hi
I worked for MS too and survived When I worked there in 2001-2002 every single person in Consulting spoke German. Every last one. Nice canteen though. The bigger companies that I've worked for are not in Munich though so I can't really help on the other questions.
Erbeere, you can't work for most of the IGOs, NGOs or GOs in Munich because of your nationality (you must come from a member state). That is not to mean that they are not there.
Katrina
PS As for O2, the people who I know there speak German at work. It entirely depends on the department.

Try the Big 4 (KPMG, Ernst & Young, Deloitte & Touche and PwC). All of these have a department called sustainability services which deal with environmental issues and they also inevitably work with international clients so are always on the lookout for people that can speak and write English.

They are always looking for interns and yes it is paid work. They are also flexible on work times so you could work part-time and full-time. i know this because a friend came down from the Uk to work for KPMG and she pretty much went in when she felt like, did almost nothing and got paid for the hours that she was in the office for. They do not advertise for these positions so you have to call them directly. It also helps if you know someone in the organisazion. i will dig around a little and see who i know in Munich to try and give you a name and number.

Also the big banks like HVB look for english speaking people. I know that their international leveraged finance deprtment has predominantly english speaking staff.

Banks are better. Most of the investment banks have an internship prgram that pays very well. But be prepared to work 18 hours a day, seven days a week to deliver projects that have very tight deadlines. At least that was what it was like when i did my internship with GS.

HTH

If you're looking for internships I'd definately try BMW, they are always looking for "Praktikanten". There are loads of advertisements on www.jobpilot.de look under the regional job search for Munich. Or look at the www.bmw.de website itself and just send your application the the personal department. You don't need to speak german to do an internship.

Texas Instruments in Freising is mostly in English!

http://www.ti.com/europe/docs/tiehome.htm?...+home_europetop

Hi all,
Anybody have an address, web and/or postal for Tyco Electronics in Munich. Their HR dept. naturally.

Also, does anyone know what 02 do in Munich, anything technical (not IT though)?

Thanks a mil. Just building up more targets for my CV!

http://germany.telecomosp.com/allgemein.htm

TYCO Electronics Raychem GmbH.
Telecom Outside Plant
Finsinger Feld 1
85521 Ottobrunn
Germany

Tel.: +49 (0)89 6089-0

I know of one other Tyco branch in Germany although there are probably many more:

Tyco Electronics AMP GmbH Deutschland
Siemensstr. 13
D-67346 Speyer

Is this a trick question or are you looking for something more sophisticated than "they are a mobile phone operator"?

AFAIK, O2 have a number of BI related positions going at the moment.

You might want to check Software Spectrum, they are located in Ismaning, and hiring English speaking staff at the moment.

Drop me an email if you need more information!

OK, so apparently the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in Frankfurt has this book which lists U.S. companies in Germany...

Actually i think they have 2 books...

One is called: U.S. Investments in Germany

...and the other is: American German Business Guide and Membership Directory



So anyway, I was wondering if one of u guys knew if these books or similar listings are available somewhere in Munich...

Maybe at the US Consulate or sumfin?

Thanx!

I tried to find out which english speaking (internationally operating) companies there are in Munich.
I am currently looking for another job and was wondering how many international companies there are in Munich. Of course there are the big international companies like Siemens, E&Y, EPO, O2 etc. But I also know that there are a lot of smaller or more unknown companies who operate internationally but you have rarely heard of. Maybe you can help me out and name me some companies (ideally with a link to their Munich branches). It is also very interesting to see how international Munich actually is on a business level.

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Texas Instruments operate out of Friesing.

Erdbeere had a very similar request a few months ago BL, you might want to try doing a search for her topics.

any particular branch you are interested in?

Well personally I am looking for a Job as a personal assistant, but generally I was just curious which international companies are based in Munich or have a branch located in Munich.

well you've got a large Biotech/pharma sector here in Munich (SmithKleinGlaxo to name just one) and quite a few places here to do with patents. Konica Minolta, Bertlesmann has audible.com running out of here (e-publishing), then you've got the consulting companies: Bain has a large office here (near Mövenpick), deloitte (Rosenheimerplatz) too, sd&m (Cap Gemini), PWC, CSC Ploenzke (not advisable), Accenture, BCG, Roland Berger (Munich's own, lovely new building they've got)...
E.ON, Thüga, Münchener Rück (best canteen in Munich - all free), Knorr Bremse (big works social club), webasto? the car-bits lot, HVB/Activest (quite a few private banks in Munich), Henkel Loctite (glue and toilet paper), Wrigley (chewing gum), Sony Ericisson (I think that office is still open), Sixt...
EuroLondon, who I freelanced via in the UK, has a German office (website not currently working - you need to do a search via the UK site) and has some positions in Munich, I'm happy to recommend them to anyone really as they got me some fab work.
Good luck!

State Street Bank seems to be hiring at the moment:

State Street's job page

good luck with everything...

I found some other english speaking companies:
Praesidia
Roland Berger
Thales
EADS
Lear in Allershausen (couldn't find proper link)

I am actually also looking for smaller companies and i know many of you work in english speaking or bilingual (not only english speaking) environment.
Would be great if you would have some details.

Thanks!!!

Katrina - why do you say
?
I worked for CSC in the States and when I tried to get a transfer to Munich - they didn't even acknowledge the HR department from my location at the time.
They apparently couldn't be bothered. So, I didn't bother with them!

Bubblylady, if you want a job as a PA, I hope your German is spot on as well as the PA to our CEO is his contact to the German speaking world.

Good luck!

Amrop Hever is an agency we often work with.

@Grtho
I am German and the guy I work for at them moment doesn't speak a word german, so I guess I know what your assistant feels like.
May I ask you who you are working for?

Former Herr Indoors worked for Ploenzke and I had them on an IT project years ago - they could not organise a piss-up in a brewery and most of their good staff resigned to set-up their own company (taking CSC's biggest Munich client with them).
The Akademie is good though, but is in Wiesbaden.

Didn't mean offence Bubblylady, just that English speakers often assume that they won't need to speak German working in an international company. 80% of my work is in English but internally we only speak German.

I work for large electronics company.

Does anyone have further information about Mediaedge:cia GmbH & Co. KG in Munich?

EPO

@bubbly I went to Amerika Haus and they have listings of American companies in Germany...they have it separated by state and for Bavaria its like 3 or 4 pages..lots of smaller companies on the list.

Anyway, I'm still looking for a job and was wondering if anyone here can give me the name and (email)address of someone to send my CV and coverletter to at Hewlett Packard, Siemens, and any of the larger consulting companies?

I was also wondering if any of you know of an international Advertising Agency around Munich?

Thanks

jobs@amazon.de
ct.muenchen@siemens.com or Sofia.Popivanova@siemens.com
mhoffmann@statestreet.com
Joanna.Zajfert@brainlab.com
wagner@amrophever.de (agency)
m.forstner@allbecon.de (agency)
jobs@audible.de

don't wanna post all the addresses but hope i could help a bit

If you're looking for a list of American companies in Germany, you should get in contact with the American Chamber of Commerce in Frankfurt as they provide a list of all American businesses operating in Germany. Follow this link:

http://www.amcham.de/

i asked one for this resource. they wanted €250. this was 3 years ago.

Yeah well I didn't say it would be free. I will probably be in the market for a new job my self within the next year and will be getting that guide that the Chamber of commerce publishes. So I will most likely cough up the 250 euros as an investment.

just go to amerika haus! like i said, they have that book, or atleast something similar, that has american companies in germany.. theres several pages full of companies for bavaria alone.. and it only costs a few cents to make copies!

American Companies in Germany, information from the American Chamber of Commerce:

Does anyone have any interesting information of SD&M (GAP Gemini)? Got an interview there.

BMW only accepts applications only via their online form and not via Bewerber.Hotline@bmw.de

further e-mail addresses:
munich@3i.com
career@wrigley.de
career@o2.com
recruiting@bain.de
recruiting@de.escada.com
ct.muenchen@siemens.com

Does anyone have contacts there?

Thanks Katrina for the tip with Euro London! They really helped me!

Has anybody ever worked with Robert Half?

Or does anyone have further information about Taylor Wessing?

http://www.tyntec.biz/contact/main.htm
Another agency: Accetis

info@erber-ludwig.com
info@dis-ag.com
info@arvato-direct-services.de
info_de@oracle.com

office_munich@rolandberger.com

Hi E,

IF you are looking for telecom work send me a msg. I work for equant GMBH here in Germany and the primary language is english. The office here is in Reim and mostly account/project managers and the sort. We have a larger office in Frankfurt and there you can find everything under the sun when it comes to telecom or IT.

Later//Mark

For IT work, search American IT companies in Forum.

What is the best way to apply for a job in Germany? I currently reside in the USA, and would like to move to Germany and find work there. Do you find that companies are willing to pay for you to relocate from the USA, or does one need to already be in Germany with a valid residence permit before a company will even consider hiring you?

@gururise

Unless you have a highly valued skill thet is in great demang here, most
companies WILL NOT cover your location costs to Germany.

That being said, many will not hire you without a work permit. Some can
help you get this, but most won't which means it's all up to you...

Here's the basic breakdown

1. After being in Germany for 90 Days you are no longer considered a tourist and must register at the local KVR.. In order to do this you will need: Passport,Proof of housing or living arangements,proof that you can support yourself aka: Got $$$ and time..

2. If you get past this stang, then you need to get a Bank account and start filling it up. You will need your passport and the registration paper from #1, even then some banks won't want you as a customer.

3. In order to get a job you need another permit. For this you must take all the above forms and proof's and go back to the KVR for a work permit. Depending on the time of day,current attitude at the KVR, and many other things they may make you go over the the Arbeitsamt.
The laws have recently changed so be prepaired for lots of "Office waiting" time and running around..

PS: Most of the people you will need to talk to may not speak english, even if they can, they might not want too and you'll be SOL, so makesure you either A. Can speak/understand German or bring somebody with you who does.

Please correct me if I am wrong, but I was under the impression that the only type of "work permit" one can obtain w/o first being hired or sponsored by a company is the self-employment type of work permit, which does not allow one to work for a German company. If this is the case, what type of work permit must one apply for? Also, is it possible to obtain the residence permit w/o first having to wait 90 days?

Thanks!