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The Work Experience Offer Letter is a crucial document used in German business practice when offering internship or work experience positions (Praktikum) to students, graduates, or career changers. It serves as the formal written offer and, upon acceptance, the foundational agreement governing the work experience relationship. The document must comply with various German labor laws, including the Nachweisgesetz, Mindestlohngesetz, and Berufsbildungsgesetz, while considering whether the internship is mandatory (pflichtpraktikum) or voluntary (freiwilliges Praktikum). This affects requirements regarding minimum wage, working hours, and other employment conditions. The letter typically precedes the start of the work experience period and should be issued with sufficient time for the candidate to review and accept the terms.

1. Company Letterhead and Date: Company details, address, and date of the letter

2. Recipient Details: Full name and address of the work experience candidate

3. Subject Line: Clear indication that this is a work experience offer

4. Salutation: Personal greeting to the candidate

5. Opening Paragraph: Expression of pleasure in offering the position and reference to previous interactions

6. Position Details: Specific role title, department, and supervisor information

7. Duration and Dates: Start date, end date, and total duration of the work experience

8. Working Hours: Daily/weekly working hours and schedule as per ArbZG requirements

9. Compensation: Details of any remuneration or allowances, considering MiLoG requirements

10. Main Responsibilities: Overview of key tasks and learning objectives

11. Legal Status: Clarification that this is a work experience position (Praktikum)

12. Acceptance Instructions: How to accept the offer and by what deadline

13. Closing: Professional closing and signature block