Entering the German job market – Career planning and work culture in Germany (for international students)
Date*:
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Wednesday, 15 April 2026 | 2 pm – 5 pm
* at the full hour
Trainer:
Sonja Riedel, ZQS/Schlüsselkompetenzen (Career Service)
Language:
This face-to-face workshop takes place in English and on campus. The room is specified in Stud.IP.
Course Content:
Moving from university into the German job market raises practical and cultural questions: Where to find suitable jobs? What to expect in daily workplace communication? This interactive workshop focuses on what international students need most for a successful start: a clear career plan and effective job search strategies, grounded in an understanding of German work culture. We will outline the key steps of career planning and help you turn them into a practical action plan. You will structure your job-search activities and practice networking and outreach. We will also cover work culture essentials like meetings, feedback, hierarchy, and communication norms to help you collaborate confidently. Application documents (CV and cover letter) are addressed only briefly; for in-depth support, please refer to the Career Service’s dedicated application workshops. The workshop will be held in English.
Accessibility:
If you need barrier-free access, please contact us, as soon as you get a place in a workshop: seminare@zqs.uni-hannover.de
Credits:
No credit points can be credited for this workshop.
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