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If your training or employment relationship ends, you must register as a jobseeker at least 3 months in advance.
As an employee, you are required by law to register as a jobseeker with the Employment Agency at least 3 months before the end of your employment. If you have learned of the end of your employment relationship less than 3 months beforehand, you must register as a jobseeker within 3 days.
The same applies if you are undergoing extra-company training and are subsequently threatened with unemployment.
After you have registered as a job seeker, the Employment Agency will support you in your search for a suitable job.
In general, you should register as a jobseeker with the Employment Agency as early as possible if
You can register as a jobseeker with the employment agency online, in writing, by telephone or in person. When doing so, please observe the deadlines stated. The subsequent counseling appointments can be made in person, by phone or digitally.
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There are no costs involved.
Register as a job seeker: No later than 3 months before the end of your employment or external training relationship.
If you only find out afterwards that your employment or training will end in less than 3 months, you must register as a jobseeker with the Employment Agency within 3 days.
Usually about 10 to 20 minutes, the personal consultation on site usually takes between 30 and 60 minutes. To be on the safe side, plan a little more time.
If you lose your job or your training position, you can apply for unemployment benefits so that you are financially secure.
If you wish to apply for unemployment benefits, you must register as unemployed electronically in the specialist portal of the Federal Employment Agency or in person at the employment agency responsible for your place of residence.
If you do not have enough money to cover your own living expenses, you can apply for citizen's allowance.