Career entry in Germany- Getting started in the German job market

Speaker:

Sandra Adam, Coach

Target group:

All international students and graduates

Content

Entering the German job market is often a difficult task for international students. One of the major challenges is managing the cultural differences between one‘s home country and the German culture. Also, navigating through the job application process can be demanding as there are expectations in Germany, which may differ to one‘s country of origin.

Our online seminar will provide you with important assistance in planning your career in general, as well as getting started in the German job market. We will present you with ideas and suggestions on how to enter the German labour market. In this context, we explore options on how to build your local network and the possibility of acquiring additional qualifications. In addition to that, we will provide some suggestions in relation to your application documents and commencing your career in Germany.  Lastly, we will explain the best way to overcome cultural challenges and show you typical mistakes that should be avoided..

Content:

> Career planning: How to start your career in Germany?
> Background knowledge on job application processes in Germany
> Suggestions for your job application and the selection process
> Dealing with cultural challenges
> Typical mistakes to avoid
> Question / answer session

Methodology:

Online seminare with presentation and question / answer session

Please note: After your registration on the Edudip platform, the seminar presentation can be accessed by the participants for a period of four weeks. This allows you to deal with the content even if you don't have time for the actual seminar.

Please register via Virtuohm: Karriere / Career Service / Course number CS08